Dr. Rao is so much more than just a physician. He's a visionary. I've heard him described by his peers as a "legend." A "Genius." and "the coolest person ever." True story - these are words used by doctors, his peers and his patients. He's made a career choice reflective of his own values, and continued learning in his own right with his newest venture into the world of handcrafted footwear through his IG and YouTube Welted Ware.

This conversation covers some ground but it includes the state of modern D1 athletes during Covid, the challenges they face moving forward, and how sports medicine is evolving to handle the new science that is college sports.

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