Issue date: 2/16/10 Section: Current Affairs

Media Credit: Amanda Cazacu

"Dr. 90210's" Will Kirby spoke at NSU's Rose and Miniaci Performing Arts Center last Tuesday to a crowd full of students of all majors interested in his success. Kirby graduated with a medical degree from NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2000, and has returned to tell former students to not get caught up in mundane routines, not be afraid of what the future holds and to remember that "there is a light at the end of the tunnel." Dr. Kirby was more than eager to share his personal experiences as a doctor, entrepreneur and reality television personality to a room full of open ears.

Many students in attendance were medical students, eager to "learn how he got to where he is now," said Nadir Bhajan, senior biology major. She was excited to hear Kirby because "He was also a medical student once upon a time." Other students were in attendance just for mere curiosity such as Janae Deveaux, a second year graduate student of public administration. Although Deveaux is not in the medical program, she still hoped to be inspired by Kirby's success and develop a "plan for how I can do the same thing," she said.

Kirby joked and told stories, as he spoke of his experiences at his former school. Kirby, like many students now was unsure of what to do with his life but knew he was always had a propensity for science. After deciding to go into medical school and after completing it, he reached another crossroad in his life. Kirby was chosen to be on the show "Big Brother" where the name "Dr. Evil" derived from. After a short taste of fame, Kirby decided he wanted to continue his studies in the medical field and pursued dermatology. During his residency, E! Networks approached him to appear on "Dr. 90210." Since then, multiple people from around the country have visited Kirby because of all the hype the show has received. He humbly told the audience that he is just as good as the next doctor, "Just because I was on a television show doesn't make me the best dermatologist around."

He ended on a grateful note and advice to keep in touch with the relationships that are built here at NSU, because you never know where they will take you.

"During the week of midterms, Kirby's speech was that extra oomph we all needed to get through our exams and motivate us to do well," said Jessica Sabau, senior biology major.

The night ended with an array of questions from students and answers from Kirby on his fame, practice and advice. As the discussion went overtime, students were trying to learn as much as possible from Kirby, NSU's very own all-star alumnus.

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