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10 questions
Featuring Stephanie
Oexeman, DPM, of Chicago
In this feature, APMA News asks one member 10 questions and gets all the
answers about their passions, ambitions, and priorities. Would you like to
answer our questions? Email Aimee Condayan at acondayan@apma.org.
1. When you were a kid, what did you
want to be when you grew up?
I often changed my mind. It ranged
from interior designer to artist to professional
athlete. In high school, after
my first Gross Anatomy class, I fell in
love with medicine and knew I wanted
to be a doctor.
2. What do you do for fun during
your time off?
I really enjoy new experiences and am
not afraid to try new things-whether
that is trying a new restaurant in
Chicago, starting the podcast " She's a
DPM, " or picking up a new art project
such as punch needling. I'm also not
one to shy away from a karaoke night.
After residency, I was able to move closer
to family and friends, so I try to spend
as much time with them as possible.
3. If you could meet any famous
person, who would it be, and why?
Dolly Parton. She is a national treasure.
Dolly is unapologetically herself and is
actively changing the world with her
foundations-all while wearing sequins
and glitter.
4. Why is podiatry the best career
for you?
I enjoy that I get to build patient relationships
in the clinic, but also have a
surgical practice. Podiatry can honestly
be anything you want, and I enjoy that
you are able to subspecialize in this field.
5. Who's the most memorable
professor you've ever had, and why?
A teacher in high school once laughed
at me for saying I wanted to become
a doctor. It was the first time, but certainly
not the last time, someone told
me I wouldn't be able to achieve my
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dreams. People will project their own
limitations and fears onto you. Don't
let them. As a teacher/attending now,
I try to remind myself how my words
can have an impact on others.
6. What's the best meal you've
ever had?
The best meal I have ever had was an
omakase-style dinner at Wildebeest in
Vancouver, BC.
7. Where would you go if you could
visit anywhere in the world?
I would love to visit Croatia soon.
There is so much history and beauty
to be explored. Hopefully, I will be able
to travel there this year.
8. What's the last book you read?
I recently finished Atomic Habits by
James Clear. If you like self-development
books, I would recommend
it. The author uses evidence-based
strategies that you can use to make
small changes that will transform your
habits over time.
9. What mistake have you made that
taught you a great lesson?
It was the week before softball
nationals when I decided to try long
boarding, which is like skateboarding,
for the first time. I tore my ACL on my
first attempt down a hill. I was unable
to attend nationals, and my team had
to find a substitute pitcher. I learned
quickly that actions not only have personal
consequences, but also can hurt
others who are relying on you.
10. What is your favorite movie?
Most likely the " Lord of the Rings "
trilogy. Can't beat a LOTR movie
marathon.
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