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by Ela Schwartz

With all the opinions foisted upon us by politicians, businesses, marketers and even our friends on social media, it鈥檚 difficult to silence the barrage of voices and formulate one鈥檚 own personal philosophy. For Jody Jones 鈥�01, M.D., being able to do this is fundamental to his identity as an independent thinker. And it鈥檚 a skill he largely credits to the .

Hailing from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Dr. Jones was introduced to 果酱视频 by his grandmother, who attended as an adult learner. She impressed upon this budding scientist the importance of the fact that a 鈥淪TEM degree alone is not sufficient to develop into an intellectual, well-rounded person,鈥� he said. 鈥淪he was the strongest factor in my decision to seek a curriculum like that of the Honors College over one focusing exclusively on math and science.鈥�

Dr. Jones described the Honors College as 鈥渋ntellectually the most exciting and formative part of my life,鈥� and recalled how he left behind the narrow worldview of a typical adolescent for the opportunity to participate in a 鈥渞ich culture of debate and exchange, and the examination of ideas. I realized that my perspective and morals exist among others鈥� equally valid beliefs. An entire universe of thought opened up for me in the Honors College. I was learning ideas and values that would become fundamental parts of my personal philosophy.鈥�

Although he initially intended to pursue a career in physics, this examination of ideas 鈥渦nveiled my deeper passions for intellectualism and humanism,鈥� he said. Midway through junior year, he decided to change course toward a career as an anesthesiologist. 鈥淭he art of keeping a complex dynamic process functional while someone takes it apart, i.e., keeping the car running while someone changes the alternator, fits me well,鈥� he said.

Dr. Jones related how Richard Garner, dean of the Honors College, was instrumental in guiding him throughout the medical school application process, helping him with his personal statement and providing a letter of recommendation. Ultimately, Dr. Jones was accepted into , from which he graduated with an M.D. in 2008.

Today he practices anesthesiology at , a small hospital in Brooklyn. He finds a sense of fulfillment practicing his skills in an underserved community. Beyond perfecting his craft and providing guidance to interns and residents, this Honors College alum continues to exercise his intellect by reading, writing, traveling and learning new languages.