Hi from Cleveland.

How have you been doing? I've attached a letter concerning your situation with the board, please forward it to whom ever you like. I really need to apologize for not writing this sooner but I was concerned that the board would try and get back of me when I try to get a ND license but right now I am so fed up with podiatry politics that I don't care what the board thinks anymore.

If there's anything I can do to help please let me know.

Jessi

To: <bgale9@home.com>
Subject: Jessica/Board
Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 18:08:49 -0500

My name is Jessica Bentson, I am a 4th year student at OCPM and from Kulm, ND. I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Gale since 1994 when I was a patient of his. The professionalism and compassion that Dr. Gale showed me during and following the surgery he performed convinced me to change my goal of being an orthopedic physician to being a Podiatric physician. I have had
the opportunity to observe Dr. Gale in his office and in surgery numerous times and was very impressed with not only his skill as a surgeon but also with his concern for the well being of the patient. Dr. Gale professionalism, high moral standards, and skill are without doubt in my opinion.

For the past 4 years at OCPM, my goal was to obtain the best possible education so I could return to North Dakota after residency and provide care to the people of my home state. Unfortunately, the recent actions of the NDBP taken against Dr. Gale have caused me to reconsider this choice. If they are treating a fellow podiatrist in this manner, how will they treat me
when I try to get a license and try to set up a practice in ND?

Sincerely,
Jessica Bentson
OCPM Class of 2000