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Class of 2025 graduate M. Blake Suponcic is about to take the next step in his career. He matched in orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, his number one pick in the specialty he's been focused on for years. The native of Green, Ohio attended Miami University, receiving a bachelor's degree in psychology. His words of advice: be where your feet are.

What are you most excited about as you take your next step in your career?
I am excited about finally beginning specific training for a career in orthopedic surgery. The pre-med years and medical school years are long. It鈥檚 been such a journey. I鈥檝e had this goal for so long, and I鈥檓 grateful to finally be joining a team again in residency and starting specialty-specific training. I am most looking forward to taking more responsibility for patient care as a resident and beginning to develop my surgical skills.

If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would it be?
You鈥檙e always exactly where you鈥檙e supposed to be. Things happen. Good things, bad things, accomplishments, failures etc. It鈥檚 crucial to exercise patience, take a step back, and realize that everything that has happened to you in your life happens for a reason. Relax, and be where your feet are. It鈥檚 easy to say now, because medical school graduation is around the corner, I matched at my top program in the specialty I鈥檝e always wanted, but things are going to be okay. I鈥檝e worked hard to get here, but at times I neglected enjoying where I was at in the current moment because I was so set on the destination. Be where your feet are. Have fun.

What led you to a career in medicine?
Ever since I was young, I knew I needed a career with deeper meaning and fulfillment. A career in medicine offered me this opportunity. I am motivated by challenging myself and enjoy the personal growth that comes with overcoming obstacles. Medicine is a path that requires dedication, lifelong learning, and ultimately would leave me striving to be the best version of myself. I had very early exposure to the field of orthopedics as well as personal injury in athletics. The combination of these events ultimately was the stimulus for pursuing medicine and a career in orthopedics.

How would you describe your time at the Heritage College?
I loved my time at HCOM. It was busy, challenging, and stressful, but it was also some of the most fun I鈥檝e had in my life. I had a lot of opportunities to work with amazing people in all departments at HCOM. I was fortunate to be involved in a lot of extracurricular activities and various student organizations that led me to where I am today. I am grateful for my time at HCOM and would choose HCOM again if I had to do it over again.

Looking back on medical school, what were your most important experiences?
My most important experiences from medical school were the people. You are who your friends are. Meeting and connecting with other like-minded individuals with lofty goals kept me and my friends accountable to where we wanted to go in our future careers. While we kept our professional goals and aspirations at the forefront, we also knew how to have fun together as well. I鈥檓 so grateful to be able to lean on the friendships I鈥檝e made in medical school for years to come. I also really enjoyed getting to know other students at different HCOM campuses. Toward the end of medical school, I met other HCOM students while on audition rotations, ski trips, and match day events. I enjoyed expanding my network and meeting new people who attended HCOM in parallel with me. Another important aspect of medical school was my ability to provide mentorship to younger students. Formal opportunities for mentorship came in the form of serving as an APSL and table trainer, which were awesome experiences. Outside of these formal activities, I enjoyed getting to know the younger classes and learn about their career goals. Medical school is a challenging time, and I had a sense of fulfillment providing mentorship and advice to younger students where I could.

Tell us about your inspirations in life.
I鈥檝e always had a strong internal drive to set goals, work hard, and do what I have to do to achieve them. I place a lot of emphasis on commitment and following through on the goals I set for myself. While my journey hasn鈥檛 been perfect, I learned that showing up each day and doing my best has gotten me to where I am now. I鈥檓 inspired by my family. My parents gave me such a blessed life. I鈥檓 motivated to make them proud and give back to them in the future. I want to keep being a good brother to my sisters. I always want to be someone my family can depend on. I am also inspired by the idea of providing for a family in the future, and being a good father and husband, whenever that time comes for me. My future patients inspire me. I鈥檓 incredibly fortunate that I will have the best job in the world in a few years. Getting patients back to doing the things they love pushes me to grind when times are tough. I鈥檓 inspired to give back in the future. I want to teach and mentor younger generations once I鈥檝e accumulated wisdom and expertise in my career. This is a tough journey to choose, and I want to help mold the next generation. 

Were you involved in research? If so, could you share more about what you worked on?
I was involved in research at Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals Orthopedic Surgery Trauma Department. I helped write up a few case reports and helped with data collection on a few studies. I was recently published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma for a paper looking at self-drilling, self-tapping pins for temporary external fixation in lower extremity trauma.

Who has helped you along the way? Is there anyone you want to recognize?
My family. My mother and father, Mike and Lynne, and my two sisters, Erica and Morgan. Family and social support was integral to my success. I鈥檓 appreciative of the encouragement I鈥檝e received from my family, even when times were bleak, especially during my gap years. I experienced some highs and lows, but my family never doubted me for one second. Love you guys. My orthopedic mentors. Dr. Stachowicz, Dr. Farrow, and Dr. Wetzel. Dr. Stachowicz showed me what daily life was like for an orthopedic surgeon and inspired me to pursue it as a career. I met Dr. Farrow on my first clinical rotation of third year. He saw something in me and told me I have what it takes. Dr. Wetzel exposed me to orthopedic research and has become someone that I look up to and consider a friend. My HCOM peers. Rei, Brady, Brian, and Malcolm, just to name a few. Malc showed me how to use Anki, and I never looked back. We鈥檝e all had some fun nights together too. My roommates. Mac, Evan, and Dip. Mac, you taught me how to study, and I can鈥檛 wait to be co-residents in a few short months. Evan, you鈥檝e been an incredible friend and always have had my back. Dip, you taught me how important it is to kick back, relax, and take a nap after a long day.

What hobbies do you have?
I enjoy staying active with weight training and running. I like to golf in the summer and ski in the winter. I鈥檓 also a big Cleveland sports fan. Above all, spending time with friends and family is of the utmost importance to me.