Augsburg’s PA Program wants to acknowledge all of the hard work and effort that goes into ensuring our students get the right education and preparation as they go into healthcare. We are selecting one preceptor at a time to highlight a little bit about them and showcase the talent and dedication of those who have helped shape our student’s future careers.
Our first preceptor is Megan Otis, DO, MPH, HDMC.
Tell us a little about your practice/specialty. What made you choose the path you did?
I am a family practice physician that focuses on wellness, food and movement as your medicine. I continue to practice Osteopathic Manipulative therapy on a day-to-day basis for musculoskeletal care, as structure equals function. I am also the medical director for a hospice agency in the area. I grew up with chiropractic care as the main source of healthcare as a child and feel in love with the deep connection with structure and function and nutrition as building grounds for wellness.
What has your journey into medicine been like?
I started out in biochemistry and genetics and knew I was not lab material. So I turned my focus to people. I grew up with a chiropractor as my primary medical provider and so knew a lot about structure and nutrition. I knew I wanted to do something like that and was introduced to Osteopathy by fellow students that tried to convince me not to do chiro degree and medical school, and thankfully they did.
Any tips for students transitioning from medical training to their careers?
Keep your dreams in your heart and trust the process of life. It will take you to your dreams. Never stop being curious.
How long have you been a preceptor? Why did you decide to precept?
11 years. Doctor means teacher and I love to expand the knowledge base and challenge the thinker with additional views so that they have a great view of the world than just what is on the test. I hope to constantly challenge students to think outside the box.
If you were not a medical provider, what career could you see yourself doing?
Stay at home mom with a side career in crossfit or personal training
What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?
Crossfit, weight training, mountain biking, skiing water and snow, travel, child rearing, pets, reading about nutrition and functional medicine.
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