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1 When I was a child I dreamed of being a professional athlete. It was in the fourth grade that I realized a lot of kids were stronger, faster and more agile than I was. I began concentrating on the books. Ronald E. Anglade, M.D. 2 I realized I wanted to be a doctor when my father would take me to work with him at the New York University Medical Center. Even though he wasn’t a physician, he exposed me to the hospital environment and patient care. In his own words 3 If I weren’t a doctor, I’d be an actor. I enjoyed theater in high school and college. I even considered taking a year off after college to be a starving actor, but my parents thought I was crazy, so I went straight to medical school. 4 To unwind after a long day I go for a run. During the last two years I’ve completed two full marathons and four halfmarathons. Completing the New York City Marathon last November was the fulfillment of a childhood goal. 5 My inspirations are my parents. They emigrated to the U.S. from Haiti in the late ’60s, in pursuit of the American dream. I learned about hard work and perseverance from their example. My gratitude to them is immeasurable. 6 If a movie were made about me, I would be played by Will Smith. He’s tall, charismatic and funny. He can also play a serious role when he needs to. Lastly, my wife says he resembles me. 7 Right now on my iPod I’m listening to Sade. I’ve been a huge fan of her and her band for more than 20 years. I was able to see them in concert this past summer. 9 If I could be any professional athlete, I would be Eli Manning the day the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII. He was named MVP of the game. The Giants are my favorite sports franchise, and I was present at that game. 10 My first car was a 1990 Honda Civic Si. It was a very tiny, fast car. I always worried about getting into an accident since there wasn’t much car to protect me. 8 Right now I am reading Run Less, Run Faster. It’s a training manual. I’m trying to shave 20 minutes off my next marathon time. Vim & Vigor · SUM MER 2012 55

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Good as New
With Open Hearts
The Breakfast Club
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Half the Man He Was
Have a Happy Birth Day
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center