Multiple studies suggest that athletes excel in the medical profession and that athletic achievement is an indicator of how well a doctor will do in the medical field. During this podcast, Dr. Rory Snepar, general surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as abdominal wall reconstruction; Tom Stamsnijder, professional road bicycle racer (2004 – 2018) and currently project manager and team liaison officer at DSM; and Mike Perillo – Gentile, market development manager, Medical Device & Pharma, DSM Engineering Materials join us to explore the similarities between athletes and medical professionals. Plus, discuss how medical and sports applications made of advanced materials play an important role in helping athletes and doctors excel in their fields.