Provided access to the right medical training, Mr. Riek should be able to continue his compassionate medical work and interest.  Have you ever heard of Vivien Thomas?  Vivien Thomas was a black man who paved the way for open heart surgery.  Vivien was barred from earning his medical degree back in the 1930s because he was black and back then universities didn't recognize minority students.  Vivien started out working at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University clean dog kennels for Dr. Alfred Blalock who was a medical researcher and surgeon.  Blalock was credited with introducing the groundbreaking Blue Baby lung surgery, which led into open heart surgery.  Few people are even aware that it was a black man that first introduced open heart surgery.  Ageism will play a factor in Mr. Riek's ability to work in the medical field.  By the way, Raven, who gave you the authority to determine someone else's qualifications.  Mr. Riek likely have far more advanced skills than you do.  Right?