I am proud of my resiliency and adaptability that I learned in medical school. Moving forward, these traits will be very important in residency and practicing medicine in the Army.
Was there anything or anyone at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ that inspired you to become the physician you are today?
[Former ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ employee] Dr. Sneed inspired me to continue fine-tuning my OMT skills to better serve my patients, truly care about my patients and how they are doing as a whole, and approach healthcare with compassion. Before OMM lab, Dr. Sneed would always check in with us and make sure we were in the right mental space, especially after an exam.
How has the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ mission inspired you during residency or in your practice?
As an Army physician, you must keep a community-focused mindset when treating soldiers. Knowing that the care you give will impact the Army’s combat readiness, will help keep that mindset to provide the best care you can give.
What is the best advice you can give a medical student to help them in their path towards being a physician?
My advice is to give yourself grace and learn from your mistakes. Find a trusted friend or family member outside of medical school to support you and help you reinforce your goals. Finally, it is okay not to know everything during clinical rotations. Be open to feedback and learning.
What are your fondest memories about your time at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ?
Finding the right study partner and making them my "battle buddy". When you have someone you can lean on when you are having a bad day, and hold each other accountable, it will make medical school better. I also really enjoyed the yearly crawfish boil, getting together with friends, and enjoying some good food and company.
What career accomplishment are you most proud of?
As I am just starting residency, I am proud of my resiliency and adaptability that I learned in medical school. Moving forward, these traits will be very important in residency and practicing medicine in the Army.
When not working, what activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy hiking, spending time with my significant other and dog, hanging out with friends, and binge-watching shows or movies. I also enjoy traveling when I have enough time and funds.