Early Clinical and Surgical Training with Austin

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Hey everyone. I’ve always known I wanted to be a surgeon, and podiatric medicine stood out to me because it combines both clinical care and surgical care while treating a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions. Growing up in rural Washington, surrounded by hardworking farming communities, inspired me to pursue healthcare, and eventually, to give back to that community.

I chose LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine because of the small class sizes and supportive faculty. This has allowed me to build strong relationships with professors and to receive individualized guidance throughout my education. One aspect I truly appreciate about the program is how the training evolves over time.

During the first two years, we focus heavily upon classroom learning and hands-on labs that prepare us for patient care. By third and fourth year, clinics, hospitals, and operating rooms become our classrooms. We gain real clinical experience treating patients and learning directly from practicing clinical and surgical podiatrists.

At the end of the first year, students become OR certified, which allows us to scrub into surgeries and assist early on in our training. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine has given me the tools and confidence to succeed both in clinical and surgical settings. The combination of hands-on learning, supportive faculty, and early patient encounters has prepared me to pursue my goal of becoming a surgeon and serving rural communities in the future.

I hope to see you on campus soon.