Ryan Willging studies Exercise Physiology in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ryan hopes to become a sports-related physical therapist. His dad, Robert, is a biologist with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Ryan believes this fueled his initial desire for a career in health sciences. “Science classes were always my favorite subject in school,” he says.

Ryan has played soccer since he was five years old, and was captain of his varsity team as a senior at Rhinelander High School. Having suffered through many injuries and being subsequently treated by a physical therapist on several occasions sparked Ryan’s interest_ in physical therapy. Ryan is a huge “Doctor Who” fan.