William E. Fox, MD, MACP
Primary Care Physician and Partner in Fox & Brantley Internal Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
— MEDICAL SCHOOL —
University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
— RESIDENCY —
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Background
1. I was born and raised in … White Meadow Lake, New Jersey.
2. As a child I … liked to explore!
3. I decided to be a doctor … because I love being a detective for the human body.
4. The persons who influenced me the most … were my Mom and Dad.
Career
5. I chose internal medicine because … we are the doctor’s doctor. We are among the best at addressing the complexities of human health.
6. What I find most rewarding about my career is … my relationship with wonderful patients.
7. I joined ACP because … I wanted to make a difference, especially in health care policy. I stayed involved not only because of that but also because of the incredible colleagues and staff that I have met along the way who have truly enriched my life.
8. An award or achievement I am proud of is … the Richard Neubauer Advocate for Internal Medicine Award in 2014. It was an unexpected recognition of my work in advocacy.
9. My advice to medical students is … you are entering a wonderful profession and can do anything you set your heart and mind to. Never underestimate your true potential.
Personal
10. I like people who … are quick with a joke and laugh easily.
11. My family includes … my sibs Amy and Andrew, a bunch of nieces and nephews, and my amazing 92-year-old Dad.
12. My interests/hobbies are … hiking and traveling.
13. If I had the time, I would like to learn … how to be a better guitar player.
14. I enjoy listening to … lots and lots of podcasts, from history to crime to movies to pop culture. And, of course, classic rock!
15. I enjoy watching … any kind of movie, from old black-and-white classics to the latest sci-fi.
16. My idea of a great vacation is … adventure travel with a lot of outdoor activities.
17. Something others may not know about me is … I make a mean pesto and a passable Manhattan.
18. If I could be anything other than a physician, I would be … a nature/wildlife photographer.
19. A person I greatly admire is/was … any member of the Greatest Generation.
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