Name: Mark Ringle
Hometown: San Ramon, Calif.
Program/Year: College of Medicine/Class of 2020
Education:
B.S., nutrition science (minor – biochemistry and chemistry); University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Activities:
Co-vice president of the COM Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group
Chair of special operations for the COM Surgery Interest Group
Hobbies:
Woodworking and playing with my dog Ceasar
Staying Balanced:
I think staying balanced is crucial in life. I stay balanced by making time to connect with friends outside the classroom, specifically Tuesday Trivia nights. It is very easy to get bogged down with daily studying, but making time to do something fun outside school helps relax my mind and gear up for another round of studying.
I also dabble in woodworking and most recently have refinished my coffee table, built a tool cabinet and a coat rack. Working with my hands and creating something out of nothing is very satisfying and calming.
Three things people may not know about me:
1. I was a competitive gymnast for 20 years before medical school and competed for the Huskers.
2. Peach rings are my favorite candy.
3. I can juggle and unicycle, though not simultaneously yet.