What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness.

I begged my mom to let me start skating.

Figure skating was a pretty individual sport. I've grown up a lot since those days and enjoy being part of a team now. Being a doctor is about working with nurses, therapists, anesthesiologists, and I've learned more about team play being a doctor than when I was in sports.

Probably the '86 nationals. That was my first real national title and first real statement I ever made in figure skating, and my life changed after I returned.

It is great to be a part of the whole skating family, and it makes me feel ecstatic that my name will be among the greats of the sport.

I want people to know when I'm taking care of them I'll give it all that I've got.

Right now I am doing my residency in orthopedic research.