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R4WH CEO / National Team Rider
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, OH
Born and raised in Columbus, attending Miami University and then moving onto medical school at OSU, I have spent most of my formative years in this great state of O-H-I-O. So although I consider myself a die-hard Buckeye, I am thrilled at the thought of venturing out of the “Heart of it all”
My first two years of medical school were often spent actively involved with the American Medical Association, attending conferences and advocacy events from Dallas to DC and acting as the president of the Ohio State Medical Student Section. Although the AMA and Ride for World Health may vary in their frontline issues, I believe the underlying force behind participation is one and the same. Change.
Be it advocating for tort reform here in the US, or championing for something as simple as access to antibiotics in a country like Burundi, the basic principal remains – there is an entire health care community out there, be it global or local, that extends way beyond the covers of any version of “FirstAid,” and beckons for our voices and our efforts. It is so easy to get wrapped up in all the boards, awards, and rotations that it often forgotten we have a responsibility to so much more than ourselves and our resumes.
My goal for this coming year’s ride is simple - participation and integration. I want any willing and motivated body behind this cause, regardless of whether they are clueless about the inter-workings of global affairs (guilty) or haven’t actually “rode a bike” since grade school (also guilty). I hope to see this year’s ride extend way beyond the 4th year class at OSUCOM and into the community and across the nation.
Alright, time to get off my pedestal and onto my bike, because apparently riding 3,700 miles is “difficult”, but I would love to answer any questions about the ride, its cause, or ways to get involved, and I would truly appreciate any support along the way!!
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