2024届毕业生简介:查理·斯派塞

2024届毕业生Charlie Spieser is from Loveland, Ohio and earned a B.S. in biology and a minor in German from Miami University. He matched in orthopedic surgery at Kettering Health Dayton.

你的童年是怎样的? 谁是你的灵感来源? Was there anything critical that happened that brought you to this point in life?

我的童年是建立在解决问题的基础上的. I always challenged myself, whether it was through sports, Legos, or video games. 我最大的灵感来自于我的妈妈. As a small business owner, she is the perfect model for leading by example. Her ingenuity and relentless work ethic are traits that I believe I was able to emulate and helped me to excel throughout medical school. 

是什么让你上医学院的?

我跟随D的经历.O. in middle school and high school showed me how each patient presents their own unique puzzle. He showed me that comprehensive consideration of patient lifestyle and social factors is critical to providing appropriate treatment. The marriage of caring for patients through problem solving and connecting with patients' stories drew me to medicine.

What was the most impactful experience you had while in medical school?

Enrolling in the elective Open Book Project was one of the most impactful experiences I recall from pre-clinical years. The Open Book Project is a narrative medicine elective that challenges students to step away from the basic sciences and embrace the use of art and storytelling to better understand the world around them. Through the practice of active listening and thoughtful interpretation, one can better understand the impact that patient's social lives have on their health and well being. Spending time engaging with other students and faculty around art pieces was a great social connection and helped me to retain an appreciation for the perspectives that others provide.

What was the most important lesson you learned while in medical school?

时间管理. 作为一名医科学生, 作为住院医生, as a physician there is a never ending list of tasks to complete on your to-do list. Learning how to prioritize the things that are most important while still making time for activities that make you unique is what allows exceptional individuals to reach their peak potential. 我希望有一天也能成为其中的一员.

你参与过研究吗? If so, could you share more about what you worked on?

I was involved with research as an orthopedic surgery summer researcher at Grandview. I was involved in multiple case reports and a meta-analysis about the cost-effectiveness and waste-reduction benefits of wide-awake local anesthetic no tourniquet (WALANT) surgery of the hand. My time spent working with residents and attending physicians helped me to better understand the process of reviewing literature and build relationships with physicians who have become great mentors.

你对未来最兴奋的是什么?

I am most excited for the opportunity to train as an orthopedic surgery resident at Kettering Health Dayton. Watching a dream materialize as a result of your own work is incredibly rewarding, and to be able to utilize that dream to help others is an unbelievable gift.

一路上谁帮助过你? 有你想认识的人吗?

The unwavering support of my parents, Ayn and John, deserves recognition first and foremost. They constantly challenged me to think critically and find the principles I wish to stand upon. Dr. Brian Crellin has served as an incredible mentor for me since I was in eighth grade and initially became interested in medicine. Dr. Crellin was inviting and eager to pass along his knowledge in an easily digestible manner, allowing an eighth grader to feel like they were learning something. 

你喜欢怎样度过你的空闲时间?

I enjoy spending my free time collecting and listening to vinyl records, 玩电子游戏, 观看和参加体育运动，包括足球, 足球和曲棍球. My vinyl collection consists of every genre from the 1960's to now, from John Prine and Iggy Pop to Kamasi Washington and The War on Drugs. My favorite video game franchises are Fallout and Tomb Raider. My favorite sports teams are Arsenal, the University of Oregon and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

有什么我没问的，你愿意分享的?

I'd like to share my advice for anyone who has made it this far. 保持好奇，保持积极，保持谦虚.