Ever since he can remember, Dr. Adam J. Milam wanted to be a doctor. The journey began in his junior year of college when he switched his major to public health. Dr. Milam aimed to combine medicine and public health to serve and combat the healthcare disparities affecting underserved communities. 17 years later, Dr. Milam is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Epidemiology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. He also leads the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion for the organization, working to bring more diverse patients through the doors of the world-renowned hospital.