Patrick Storms:  

I started wanting to be a doc when I was a volunteer at St. Mary's hospital... I guess I was 14 at the time. I worked as an orderly, then as a lab tech, then did college and med school. Followed with internal medicine, then gastroenterology training. I practiced in Corsicana Tx for a couple of years, then moved to Beaumont Tx to practice with a friend. 10 yrs later I escaped HMOs to join the AF... great practice, great opportunities... I love it. I've even done another residency while in the AF (Aerospace Medicine). In my leisure time I play music: euphonium, cello, and some interesting electronic instruments. My hero, though it sounds trite, is my Dad, who passed away this year. Having spent 58 years in a loving marriage with my Mom, he was the perfect example of quiet strength and devotion. He'll be missed. I've moved around quite a bit... lots more during my 18 years with the USAF. I'm currently stationed in Ohio, and have been assigned to Italy, England, Iraq (twice!), and stateside in Virginia. LOTS of time in San Antonio, between all of the AF bases. Obsession: ...Expand for more