Robert B. McLafferty, M.D.’90, M.B.A., is a Larner alumnus, Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine in the Division of Vascular Surgery in Portland, Oregon. He is also the Medical Director of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center.  

In the following blog post, he highlights his journey from being a vascular surgeon and academic leader to rediscovering his passion for music and songwriting later in life, encouraging everyone to pursue passions beyond their career.