Name: Dr. Gregory Hill
Occupation: Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon
Employer: Unity Health Network
Name of High School: John R. Buchtel High School, Akron, OH
Name of College: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH
Name of College: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athen, OH
Anything else you would like to share or highlight: Veteran, United States Armed Forces, 23 years United States Army Reserves, Ohio National Guard Combat Veterans. Trustee, Ohio University Foundation. Chairman, Dept. of Surgery at Western Reserve Hospital.
Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you: High School: Mrs.Mary Burner, BSN, RN. Mrs Burner recognized “something special” in me and always encouraged me to perform at a high level.
College: Baldwin Wallace University: Advisor and professor, Stephen Hilbrand, Ph.D. told me about the medical school at OU and actually drove me there for a visit/open house at the medical school.
What were some of your most enjoyable times in school: High School-Medical Careers learning about the human body and spending half days at Akron City Hospital.
Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self: Strive for excellence, seek out information early about academic opportunities. Continue to lean on your faith despite naysayers.
Why are you supporting Project GRAD Akron’s scholarship fund: I believe in Project GRAD’s mission!
Favorite quote: Proverbs: 3:5-6, Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding and in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path.