Charles Regis Perrone was a biologist by default. Medical school had been his first goal--specifically, a leisurely career in radiology. The promise of wealth had attracted him to health care, but as a devoted hypochondriac he was repelled by the idea of interacting with actual sick people.
Charles Regis Perrone originally aimed for a career in medicine, specifically in radiology, attracted by the potential wealth and status it offered. His background as a biologist was more of a default path rather than a true calling, reflecting his initial ambitions and interests.
"Medical school had been his first goal--specifically, a leisurely career in radiology." Despite his interest in health care, Perrone's hypochondria made the prospect of dealing with sick patients unappealing. His health anxiety influenced his career choices and personal outlook.
