Episode 2- Addie chats with Lori Schmidt, an Occupational Therapist with 36 years of experience.

In this episode of Charting My Future, host Addie Hammer sits down with Dr. Allison Royer, an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor from Indiana.

Dr. Royer shares her journey into medicine and provides valuable insights into what it takes to pursue a career as a physician.



The Path to Becoming an ENT: From high school to undergraduate studies, medical school, and a 5-year residency.

Essential Skills: Why teamwork, listening, and collaboration are essential for physicians.

Daily Responsibilities: What a typical day looks like split between the clinic and the operating room.

Pediatric Care in Otolaryngology: The unique aspects and challenges of treating children versus adults.

Surprises & Advice: The unseen administrative work behind patient visits and advice for high school students considering a career in healthcare.