The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ mission statement inspired me as a medical student since I have grown up in Louisiana my whole life and have seen many underserved areas.
Who or what has inspired you while at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ?
The mission trip I did at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, has inspired me while at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. This trip helped me with my clinical skills since I was able to see patients for the first time and work with a physician. It also showed the value of teamwork in the medical setting since I had to work with different people, such as the pharmacist. This trip reminded me why I went into medicine, which is helping the underserved. What will stick with me is the gratitude and resilience of the people we served. I am forever grateful for having gone on this trip to serve the people of Honduras and will use it to become a better physician.
How has the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ mission inspired you as a medical student?
The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ mission statement inspired me as a medical student since I have grown up in Louisiana my whole life and have seen many underserved areas. I have also helped serve underserved areas in Texas and want to continue to help people in Louisiana who are underserved. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's goal to improve healthcare access globally matches my long-term goals.
Who or what inspired you to study medicine?
My mom is who inspired me to study medicine since I was able to see how she was able to make a difference in many people's lives as a NICU nurse practitioner. She also emphasized the importance of hard work and discipline in school.
Why did you choose ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ?
I chose ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ because of its mission statement on helping underserved areas, which is what I want to do when I become a physician. I also liked the community feeling ever since I have been at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. Everyone wants you to do well in your classes and will help you with anything you need.
What do you enjoy most about living in the area around your campus?
I enjoy having the ULM campus right next to ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ since I am able to use their gym, and they also have the HUB where you can eat. I also enjoy the different places to eat and the parks they have in the area.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy lifting weights and playing pickleball with my friends. I also enjoy watching sports, especially LSU, and I have started to enjoy cooking. I enjoy traveling whenever I get the chance, which includes destinations such as New York, Colorado, Utah, and Mexico.
Are you interested in a particular practice or specialty once you graduate? What has inspired your interest in this specialty?
A specialty I am interested in is anesthesia. I became inspired when I was in high school and had the opportunity to shadow an Anesthesiologist with my uncle, who is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). I enjoy the different procedural skills they perform and how they treat patients of all ranges.