Soccer player turns medical mentor

Dr. Filippo Milano, assistant professor (Medical Oncology) chose medical school over a pro soccer career as a 17-year-old in Italy.

But he never lost his passion for the game. 

He is now a mentor in the Health Care Huskies program, advising student-athletes on everything from what it’s like to be a physician, the majors that will prepare them for health care careers, mastering medical school applications and more.

Health Care Huskies is part of the Boundless Futures program, a career and leadership development program that helps prepare student-athletes for whatever comes next in their lives.

"Every UW student who has come to me has already learned critical skills for this profession," said Milano. “Bedside manner begins with understanding the people around you — sports prepare you for that. Perseverance, diligence and the drive to never quit, the fire in your eyes and the will to sacrifice — this is what medical school is about."

Read the full article: “Mentorship and internship program jumpstarts student-athletes’ medical careers”