APMA News - July/August 2017 - 76

Development Update

Highlighting Today's Most Outstanding
Student Scholars: 10 Minutes with Razan (Rosie) Kaileh
the coveted Golden Foot Trophy from
APMSA in recognition of our standing. It has made more students aware
of what is going on within our field
and has encouraged them to become
more involved.
I also helped establish the Podiatry
Medical Missions Club on campus in
2015. In January, in conjunction with
the Podiatry Overseas Association, our
club hosted a fundraiser called "Party for
a Cause." With the money raised, five
students will be going on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

Each year, the APMA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to exceptional
third- and fourth-year podiatric medical school
students. In this issue, scholarship recipient
Razan (Rosie) Kaileh of the Barry University
School of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2018,
talks about what led her to podiatry, and what
makes her stand out from others.

APMA News:
Where did you receive your undergraduate education?
Kaileh:
I received my Bachelor of Science in
Applied Health from Azusa Pacific University.

Razan (Rosie) Kaileh

APMA News:
Congratulations on your scholarship. What made you decide
to pursue podiatric medicine?
Kaileh:
After shadowing a few podiatrists, I realized this profession was for me because they were so happy in what they
were doing. It is humbling to realize that one day I will make
a difference for a patient who would otherwise have an amputated limb or a non-healing wound. I will also make a difference for a child struggling with the stigma of clubfoot or a
teacher who has to constantly sit down due to something as
common as plantar fasciitis.
APMA News:
What are some challenges you've overcome or some of your
accomplishments?
Kaileh:
I would have to say my main accomplishments are through
my leadership roles. I am currently the American Podiatric
Medical Students' Association (APMSA) delegate from Barry
University. Through APMSA, I was appointed in 2015-16 as
the APMAPAC coordinator for Barry. I am proud to say that
out of all nine podiatry schools, Barry University students
raised the most money for APMAPAC that year, and we received
76 APMA News July/August 2017

APMA News:
What are some of your hobbies or interests?

Kaileh:
My hobbies include crocheting, listening to audiobooks,
trying new recipes, traveling, Pilates, and recently kickboxing.
APMA News:
What's the hardest part about being a student, and what's
the best?
Kaileh:
The hardest part about being a student is the course load
and time management. You have to digest a lot of information
in a short amount of time, and you have to learn how to sink
or swim very early on. I would have to say the best part of
being a student is the family you create with the colleagues in
your class, and they become a support system for you.
APMA News:
What makes you stand out from others?
Kaileh:
I think what makes me stand out from others is my background. My parents were immigrants, and, when I was growing
up, they really emphasized education and work ethic. Knowing
what they had to sacrifice to give me the life I have now has
driven me to succeed and look for the positive in every situation. I think this part of my personality is what encouraged my
peers to vote me "Most Inspirational" in my class.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - July/August 2017