20 Questions: Melissa Cathcart Thurlow, OTR/L, CHT, MBA
Melissa Cathcart Thurlow shares advice for students and offers insight into the field of occupational therapy
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
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20 Questions: Robert J Lewandowski, MD, Interventional Radiologist
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20 Questions: Katerina Kucerova, MSOT
Katerina Kucerova shares her perspective on being an occupational therapist and advice for students
Kathleen Lieu
Updated February 28, 2019 by Kathleen Lieu
20 Questions: Eran Magen, PhD – Psychologist
Eran Magen shares his perspective on the field of psychology and advice for students
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: David Tran DPM, MS
David Tran shares his perspective on the field of podiatry and advice for students
Juliet Farmer
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Medical Missions: What makes us think we’re qualified?
As part of an ongoing series, Dr. Alison Hayward discusses issues pertaining to global health and medical missions abroad.
Alison Hayward
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alison Hayward
20 Questions: Chris Lundberg, DDS
Chris Lundberg shares his perspective on the field of orthodontics and advice for students
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: Benjamin S. Chudner, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Benjamin S. Chudner, O.D., F.A.A.O. shares his perspective on the field of optometry and gives advice for students
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Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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