Patrick Fitzgerald (DO 鈥�25), a fourth-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student at 黑料传送门, is taking his final months before residency on the road鈥攍iterally. Fitzgerald, who recently matched into Orthopaedic Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, is currently biking across the United States to raise funds for the .
Fitzgerald, a recipient of the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), kicked off the ride in Yorktown, Virginia, to follow the historic TransAmerica Trail鈥攁 more than 4,000-mile route that will take him through 10 states before reaching the Pacific Ocean in Astoria, Oregon. Only traveling with the essentials packed on his bike, Fitzgerald is embracing the physical and mental challenges of the journey.
鈥淚 had this rare window of time before residency and wanted to take on a challenge that pushed me physically and mentally,鈥� Fitzgerald said. 鈥淎 few months ago, I didn鈥檛 even own a bike鈥攁nd now I鈥檓 riding across America. This is something I鈥檒l never forget, and doing it in support of a cause that honors our nation鈥檚 fallen heroes gives every mile a deeper meaning.鈥�
The Travis Manion Foundation honors the legacy of 1st Lt. Travis Manion, a Marine who lost his life in Iraq. The organization empowers veterans and the families of those who served through leadership programs, community service initiatives, and mentorship opportunities.
鈥淭his ride is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice,鈥� he said. 鈥淎long the way, I鈥檓 reminded of the strength and kindness of people across this country.鈥�
Fitzgerald is sharing updates and reflections throughout the trip on his and pages.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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