Steve Fruchtman's journey reflects a pivotal choice between sports and medicine, greatly influenced by his mother's aspirations. Though a talented football player and recipient of the Adam Cirillo Scholarship, Fruchtman's path shifted when he followed his interest in medicine. His family's struggles fueled a desire for stability, shaping his ultimate decision. Despite initial ambitions in engineering and even dreaming of being the first Jewish astronaut, Fruchtman’s dislike for physics led him to embrace the medical field, fulfilling both his and his mother's dreams.
My mother knew all along. Columbia University wanted me to play football... She had no clue what that coach was talking about.
Really, I always wanted to be a gym teacher. My mom and dad worked 24/7 in a candy store; we needed to make money.
I had thoughts of becoming the first Jewish Astronaut... But there was one problem - Physics. Oy, did I hate Physics.
Football, shmootball... He'll be a doctor. Bingo. She was right.
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