Dialed In with Paul Scheel III, MD ’08

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

What drew you to medicine?

I cannot ignore the fact that both my parents are doctors, and I was always drawn to the sciences. However, I spent much of my college career exploring careers outside medicine before realizing I loved the intersection of science and human connection unique to medicine.

How did you decide to focus your clinical interest in heart failure, transplant, and critical care cardiology?

While pursuing potential careers outside of medicine, I enjoyed the concepts in engineering which are very applicable in cardiology and specifically to many of the sickest patients within cardiology.

What skills or knowledge did you learn at Calvert Hall that you found to be the most useful when attending the University of Notre Dame and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine?

When I got to Notre Dame it was clear my Calvert Hall education was excellent. The most useful skills I learned at The Hall were how to study independently and balance my responsibilities.

What are some of your passions?

I love cooking and exploring new food recipes with my wife.

You enjoy traveling the world. Where are some of your most favorite places to have visited?

I have been fortunate to visit many places but two of my favorites have been Japan and Singapore.

John Gaburick ’84 wants to know - Is there a Christian Brother or teacher that gave you a life lesson you use today?

In medicine, self-directed learning is paramount. Mr. Thaler imparted a jovial passion for the pursuit of knowledge along with a love of teaching others.

Pose a question of your own for our next Dialed In alumnus -

What was the best (and worst) use of your extra free periods while at Calvert Hall?