Meet Jamal Revolus
Jamal Revolus ‘23 is one of Temple’s two recipients of this year’s Johnathan Robertozzi Memorial Scholarship, a fund established in 1997 in memory of seven-year-old Jonathan Robertozzi aimed at aiding the education of deserving third year students.
One of four brothers, Jamal was perhaps no stranger to foot injuries growing up in a household he’d describe as “lively,” but his interest in podiatry came a bit later in life. Before TUSPM, he completed his Masters in Biomedical Science at Drexel University and also worked as a medical sales rep. He was introduced to the podiatric field through a few products that catered toward podiatry. After a bit of research and a conversation with his internist uncle, Jamal shadowed Dr. McGuire at the Foot and Ankle Institute. This visit was the push he needed to apply and eventually attend TUSPM.
Once at TUSPM, Jamal was grateful to be surrounded by some of the best physicians in the field. “I’ve never been in an institution where everyone was working so hard towards a similar goal,” he said. “Everyone’s brilliant here.” As far as his own ability to keep up in an environment like this, he gives credit to his mom and to their family mantra: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) “When times get tough, and they usually do, I think back to that verse for strength,” he said.
A large part of this strength comes from strengthening others, as service was integral to the Revolus family dynamic. Nursing home visits and canned food drives were not uncommon weekend activities for the family, and Jamal considers these experiences to be as valuable for him as for those he helped: “I think I picked that up and kept it with me, and hopefully I can continue it for as long as I can.”
To anyone considering a career in podiatry and any students currently walking the path, Jamal hopes you’ll trust the process: “There will be late nights, tough exams and you’ll doubt yourself at times, but give it your all and results will follow.” As for what results he’d like to see in his future, Jamal is committed to continuing his training and becoming the most competent physician he can be for his future patients. When he’s not training, Jamal “attempts” to play tennis and also frequently attempts to beat his son, Cason, in a variety of video games, often coming up short in both pursuits. One thing it’s clear he won’t come up short in, though, is his drive to not only succeed but thrive in building himself into someone worthy of this scholarship and capable of giving back to this community. Congratulations Jamal.