20 Questions: Dr. Joshua DeJong, Pediatrician

Summary: Dr. Joshua DeJong is an Army pediatrician who loves helping kids and their families. He decided to become a doctor after a mission trip to Romania. Medical school was really tough for him. He even had a baby just two days before a huge heart exam! But he survived by leaning on his friends and staying active.

By joining the Army, he didn't have to pay for medical school, saving him hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Today, he worries that doctors are burning out because rushed appointments mean they don't get enough time to build trust with their patients. His advice to future doctors is to ask for help, find mentors, and never lose your passion.

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