Dr. Furuta was among the first physician scientists I ever met and is a big reason why I decided to choose this career path. He is a dedicated mentor, exceptional clinician and researcher, and an incredible leader – most recently taking the helm of the pediatric division of gastroenterology at Colorado Children’s Hospital. Dr. Furuta earned his BA at the University of Texas in Austin, His MD at Baylor College of m=Medicine, where he also did his pediatrics residency and served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital/Harvard medical school program. Dr. Furuta is the director of the GI eosinophilic diseases program, the la cache endowed chair for GI allergic and immunologic diseases, the director of research in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, as well as the section head of pediatric GI and hepatology. Today, Dr. Furuta shares his passion for this varied and exciting career, and how he mentors those of us who want to follow in his footsteps.