Looks like I have some competition for the title of Supercrip Professional–Midwest Region. Here’s a story about a blind med student who just earned his MD at UW-Madison. And he’s still working on his Ph.D. What I found especially interesting about the article was its description of the various assistive technology devices he uses in the course of treating patients. And he has a black belt in jujitsu. And he’s engaged to another med student. *sigh* I suddenly feel like such a poseur, with my lowly JD and my bachelor ways. Dude, you’re making me look bad. Now I’m going to have to go back to school for another advanced degree and I’ll have to start learning jujitsu. Er, okay, maybe the jujitsu thing won’t work. Damn, I need to think about this some more.
Mark
I heard about your blog from someone and was excited to track it down. I think you should be exceedingly proud of what you have accomplished. Also, you should understand after all the interactions you have had with MD types that we are of inferior intellect.
It looks like my daughter will be going to law school this fall, so I will need to become more loving to at least a couple lawyers.
My wife and I live in the same house as when you were here, and we run into your parents once in awhile. We should get together with them sometime–certainly if you ever come to Green Bay. I am still practicing pediatrics. I recently took a position on the Board of Aspiro ( new name for what used to be ARC –probably a good idea) so I will be learning a lot more about the issues confronting cognitively disabled folks.
I still like to dabble in various areas of medicine, but I don’t think I will ever have the opportunity to be involved with someone like you again. I want to thank you as I learned much about medicine and about life during our time working together.
As for your colds, you should wear a hat–my best advice. Also, I won’t tell your parents that you sometimes swear online.
Take care and give my regards to your sister, brother and parents.
Joe Kellner