--- title: "Rediscovering Your Passion: Spotlight on Ian Singer ’00" description: Pine Crest School alumnus Ian Singer '00 went back to school to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. image: https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202018/Ian-Singer.jpeg --- [ pine crest school ](https://www.pinecrest.edu/) [#PCFutureReady](https://www.pinecrest.edu/media?SearchExpression=#PCFutureReady) Fort Lauderdale Campus 1501 NE 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 [(954) 492-4100](tel:9544924100) Boca Raton Campus 2700 St. Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33434 [(561) 852-2800](tel:5618522800) - [inquire](https://www.pinecrest.edu/inquire) - [apply](https://www.pinecrest.edu/apply) - [visit](https://www.pinecrest.edu/visit) # Rediscovering Your Passion: Spotlight on Ian Singer ’00 Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 15, 2018 at 11:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Ian Singer ’00 decided to leave his career in law to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a doctor. We caught up with Ian to find out what this journey has been like, and what is next for him.  “It’s been a tremendous amount of work and sacrifice,” said Ian. “Going back to school in my thirties has been quite the ride.” **Alumni Connect (AC)**: What made you realize you wanted to change professions? **Ian:** Growing up, I always wanted to be a doctor. My father is a physician. I remember him leaving the house in the morning with his white coat and coming home with stories about how he helped his patients. I started my undergraduate studies as a pre-med student at Emory University in Atlanta. But, after 9/11, I developed a keen interest in politics. I transferred to the University of Miami and dropped pre-med to study political science. After graduation, I enrolled at St. Thomas University School of Law. I enjoyed studying the law and having my own practice, but as the days wore on, I thought more and more about fulfilling my original dream of practicing medicine. So after a lot of planning, I decided to go for it! I closed my practice and spent two years completing prerequisite science courses at Florida Atlantic University. I then began medical school at Nova Southeastern University and am now in my final year. **AC:** What has been your favorite part of this experience? **Ian:** It has been a very difficult but tremendous experience. For me, what makes medicine so meaningful is the interaction with patients and the true impact a doctor can have on others. I spent last year at Broward Health. Working with patients, helping them through the course of their stay, and impacting their health has without a doubt been my favorite part of the entire experience. **AC:** What is next for you? **Ian:** Applying for Family Medicine residency and finishing school! I will find out in February or March where I will end up, and after graduation I will be a resident physician. We’ll see what happens after that! **AC:** Do you have advice for young alumni or recent Pine Crest graduates just starting their college careers? **Ian:** Don’t settle on a major right away, keep an open mind, and take classes in a bunch of academic disciplines. You never know where the road of life will take you. 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