Congratulations to Ted Rader who recently completed his first year of medical school. First year med students in the U.S. often endure arduous 12-hour lecture and study days with, on average, faced with a do-or-die test or similar challenge each week of the school year. First year of med school is considered a sprint. The following years of med school and residency are like an endurance marathon with the distance finish line, about six years later, necessary to become a full-fledged physician.
Ted is unique among med students. Ted is one of us. Ted earned his Certified Industrial Hygienist® credential before going to med school. Ted is taking the basics of what a CIH® knows to a much greater understanding. Eventually, Ted will be able to legally do things that we cannot, such as perform surgery.