When I was younger, my father retired from his career as an orthopedic spine surgeon. After a few years of being away from medicine, he decided he wanted to open his own non-operative practice. The area where I grew up and my parents still live has a high percentage of elderly people. Working in this community for several decades, my dad saw many people that couldn't afford surgery or were not good candidates. A high percentage of them had chronic pain conditions that were connected to their back and neck. Identifying a problem that was not being addressed, my father became trained in steroidal injections to alleviate swelling and nerve pain associated with back and neck problems. Injecting these anti-inflammatory and numbing compounds into the facet joints alleviated a lot of the problems associated with chronic back and neck conditions.
Entering into middle school, I watched my father start this business with the help of an office manager and a physician's assistant. As the years went on, he grew this small practice by adding new physicians and merging with other local doctor groups. Today, they have over 10,000 square feet of office space and over 10 full time physicians working there. Watching my dad start and expand this business inspired me. After watching this, it made me want to become a doctor and start a practice that could help those who are underserved by the medical community.
I enrolled in ENT3003 to get a better grasp on the process that is becoming an entrepreneur. Aside from the financial and accounting perspective, I wanted to know how to think like a successful entrepreneur. In addition, I had a close friend of mine who took this course in the Spring. He told me that Professor Pryor was very knowledgeable and helpful towards his students. Overall, I hope to get one step closer to achieving my dream of owning my own medical practice.
It was a very special article. We can see and feel that entrepreneurship is a family affair for you. It was smart from you to bring up your dad's career in this article, it points out the the special relation between your family and the material we learn in this class. You seem to have a very precise goal in life and that's very respectable. One can only ask himself if you really want to go into this field for yourself or for the idea of success ( and succession ) that your dad's business is reflecting. Only you know the answer!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very special article. We can see and feel that entrepreneurship is a family affair for you. It was smart from you to bring up your dad's career in this article, it points out the the special relation between your family and the material we learn in this class. You seem to have a very precise goal in life and that's very respectable. One can only ask himself if you really want to go into this field for yourself or for the idea of success ( and succession ) that your dad's business is reflecting. Only you know the answer!
ReplyDeleteThe story behind your interest in entrepreneurship hit home for me. My dad also started a business and he inspired me to want to become an entrepreneur. I enjoyed reading about your fathers success. I can also connect with why you are taking the class I also want to learn the process of becoming a successful entrepreneur. One of the main reasons I took this class was because a friend of mine also told me that Professor Pryor helped him with his ideas, which motivated me more to take the class. I hope we can both get what we want out of this class and enjoy it!
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ReplyDeleteHey Zane,
Your father sounds very inspirational! That is such an amazing thing that he did and I’m glad it inspired you to want to help people. Both of my parents started with almost nothing and they now have two successful businesses in the car industry. My parents motivate me as well and make me want to become an entrepreneur one day! Great post.