Once Dr Russell explored medicine as a career, it was clear to him that he would never be truly fulfilled doing anything else. Dr Russell was drawn to internal medicine, in particular, due to the breadth of the field, and the ability to treat patients of various levels of acuity, and in various practice settings. His parents were Dr Russell’s biggest influence for their unwavering support of his goals and aspirations. Every day, Dr Russell looks forward to helping patients with various health conditions, and to the challenge of solving difficult problems. In his free time, Dr Russell mentors, participates in committees related to the provision of medical care and is also a board member of a nonprofit science center.