Dr. Roessler co-authored a book on the Latin roots of medical terms.

This book simplifies the connection between language and medicine, enhancing vocabulary, analytical thinking, and communication. Whether you’re an aspiring physician, researcher, patient, or simply curious, this resource offers a starting point to explore the language behind modern medicine.

Buy the book here!

Dr. Ron Roessler is honored in the National Certamen Hall of Fame as a player and as a coach. In 1989 and 1992, he captained the Florida team to National Championships and was the first player from Florida to be inducted into the HOF. In 2025 he was honored again as a coach, inducted into the Hall of Fame with the Merens distinction for excellence in coaching and contributions to the Certamen community.

Link to the Certamen Hall of Fame here.

Arbor Legis (to be published in early 2026) is the companion to Arbor Medicinae. Coauthored by Dr. Ron Roessler, this book explores the Latin roots of modern law and the enduring influence of Roman legal thought. Written in the same accessible and engaging style as its predecessor, Arbor Legis bridges the gap between the ancient and the modern, revealing how Latin continues to shape the language of justice, ethics, and civic life today.

In 2024, the Princeton Classics department reached out to Dr. Roessler to write a segment for their annual department newsletter.

Check out the article Dr. Roessler wrote reflecting on how his undergraduate degree in Classics has impacted him and continued to shape his life as an alumnus.

Spotlight Article Link (Summer 2024, page 38)

Dr. Roessler wrote a 3 part series on Certamen which was published in the Torch. The Torch: U.S. is the official publication of the NJCL, the largest classical organization in the world.

The Magic of Certamen

How to Prepare for Certamen

How to be an Expert at Certamen

The Doctor Is In: Princeton Health Professions Advising Speaker Series brings alumni physicians back to campus to share their career paths, lessons learned, and perspectives on medicine today. The series gives students an inside look at what it means to pursue a life in healthcare grounded in purpose and personal growth.

Dr. Ron Roessler, P’96 will be a guest speaker for this series in December, 2025.

“Ordinary to Extraordinary – The Podcast” is a dynamic series dedicated to uncovering the hidden journeys of everyday individuals who have transcended ordinary circumstances to accomplish truly extraordinary things.

In Episode 24, titled “Dr. Ron Roessler: ‘The Pitt’ to The Colosseum”, the spotlight is on Dr. Ron Roessler. In the episode, Dr. Roessler shares his journey from his academic roots at Princeton University to emergency medicine to entrepreneurship.

Listen to the episode here.

Streamed live on May 13, 2021: "Calling all lovers of Roman history! Certamen Tonight for May will focus on all things about history, geography, and culture. We’ll talk to former players Alex Coisman and Ron Roessler about their Certamen experiences with a focus on how to start a Certamen team and coach players in different categories."

Certamen Tonight Youtube Link

White Coat Wonders highlights the personal stories and professional journeys of physicians who are redefining what it means to wear the white coat. The series focuses on doctors who bring creativity, compassion, and leadership beyond the walls of medicine.

Dr. Ron Roessler is featured for his dual career as an emergency physician and a Latin educator. He discusses how his work in both fields connects through discipline, language, and service.

Watch the episode here.

Classicalia is a free, virtual event hosted by the NJCL dedicated to a specific classical subject. In 2023, Dr. Roessler was a guest speaker.

Dr. Roessler’s discusses “Why studying Classics will make you better at any career.”

View Dr. Roessler’s slides here.

In this episode by Brookfield Academy, Linda Pryor talks with Dr. Ron Roessler, a BA parent, and coach of the school's Certamen teams. Dr. Roessler describes his personal interest in Latin and how this program has captured the interest of many students at BA.

At this time, there were more than 40 students on the Certamen team at Brookfield Academy.

Podcast Audio Link