Member Spotlight Archive - March

Q: Why did you choose podiatry?
A: I have been exposed to the field of Podiatry essentially since I was born. Both of my parents are Podiatric physicians, Drs. Jeff and Nicki Nigro, and I also have two first cousins who practice Podiatry, Drs. Jesse Mytinger and Linnie Rabjohn. I shadowed them from a young age and fell in love with the profession.

Q: What is your favorite meal?
A: Can’t go wrong with a good slice of pizza

Q: If you could choose any mentor (living or deceased) who would it be and why?
A: Jordan Spieth, so I can perfect my golf game.

Q: What would you title/name your autobiography?
A: “There and Back Again” by Jonathan Nigro

Q: Share one of your secret study habits.
A: Noise canceling headphones and listening to the Deep Focus playlist on Spotify
 
Q: Finish this sentence, "People would be surprised to learn that I..."
A: ...played quarterback in college.

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Grant Yonemoto

Q: Why did you choose podiatry?
A: I chose podiatric medicine because of my sister. I was an investment banker in New York, and I felt that I was not making the kind of impact that I wanted. My sister introduced me to a podiatrist she worked with and I took a week of vacation to shadow him in his office. I saw first-hand the way he connected personally with his patients and made a direct impact on the patients’ health and well-being helping people live their best life. At that point, I knew that a career in podiatry was the only choice for me. 

Q: What is your favorite meal at home/when away at school?
A: Cooking is a major past-time for me, so whenever I can manage the time to make a gourmet home-cooked meal I take it! Perhaps my favorite meal to cook and eat would be my Grandma’s sweet & sour spare ribs.

Q: What is your favorite brand of sneaker?
A: Definitely Nike. Jordan Band sneakers, specifically, have a special place in my heart.

Q: What would you title/name your autobiography?
A: "Chasing Food: How I found my dreams, passion, and inspiration"
 
Q: Finish this sentence, "People would be surprised to learn that I..."
A: ...I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and I was a three-time state football champion.

Q: Why did you choose podiatry?
A: Diabetic care and limb preservation became my interests during undergraduate years and podiatry is the perfect fit.

Q: If you could choose any mentor (living or deceased) who would it be and why?
A: Russell M. Nelson – He has dedicated his life to helping others, managed a highly successful medical career, and balanced all while having a family.

Q: Share one small change you made in your life that had a big impact.
A: Focus most on the positives and less on the negatives.

Q: What would you title/name your autobiography?
A: “The Lessons I Learned, After I Knew it All”
 
Q: What is something new you learned this week, not related to school, that others may find interesting?
A: If you believe that you’re truly one in a million, there are still approximately 7,184 more people out there just like you.