"I spent a lot of time with Physical Therapists and I think that did definitely contribute to my interest in medicine. While it always sucked to be injured, I was always interested in what was going on there and the mechanics." Eoin’s professional career in ballet was at its peak when he found his mind wandering to medicine. Although he was very interested, Eoin thought that he was too old and perhaps not academic enough to chase the dream. It wasn’t until he retired from dance and became an EMT that he knew he had to pursue a career in medicine. We discuss the journey from a hands off approach home school education, and a full career in the arts, to beginning medical school with an undergrad in kinesiology.