October 21, Member Spotlight

October 21

Welcome to our Member Spotlight featuring Dr. Caleb Atkins, an outstanding International Medical Graduate (IMG) who plays a vital role in New York’s healthcare community. In this Q&A, Dr. Atkins shares his journey, the challenges he’s overcome, and the unique perspectives he brings to patient care. Discover how his experience continues to enrich the medical field across the state.

Caleb Atkins, M.D. | Jefferson County
MSSNY Member Since 2023

1. What do you love most about being a physician?
   I love coming to work every day to help people. Being a very social person, I enjoy having conversations with my patients and learning about them over time. It is an honor to have the ability to save a patient’s life or help them make a meaningful change that will make a lasting impact on their health.

2. What’s your favorite part of being a member of MSSNY and/or your county society?
   My favorite part of being an MSSNY member is the opportunity to influence how medicine is practiced in the state – both protecting current practices and helping the field evolve safely. As for my county society, I appreciate the chance to get to know physicians from all specialties in my area. It’s wonderful to network with them and hear their thoughts on the local state of medicine.

3. How do you define success?
   Success for me is a constantly evolving target. Right now, success is helping my community be healthier, making it through residency, and taking care of my family.

4. Tell us about something you enjoy outside of work, a cause you support, a hobby, a family activity, or anything else that is important to you.
   Before starting residency, I founded a nonprofit to help unmatched graduates gain clinical experience and get into residency. There’s no better feeling in the world than spreading hope.

5. What’s your favorite way to unwind and de-stress after a busy day?
   I like to meditate and spend time with my baby girl.

6. What was the last book you read? Tell us something about it.
   Currently, my reading is focused on medicine. I just bought and started a dermoscopy textbook; I’m enjoying learning about different skin pathologies.