Start Year: 2024
BASICS
Hometown
Fredericksburg, VA
Where did you attend college/university?
Clemson University
Where did you attend medical school?
University of South Carolina school of Medicine-Greenville
REFLECTIONS ON THE DUKE PROGRAM
What were you looking for in a residency program?
I was looking for a program that offered both fantastic training and global health opportunities among an environment that feels like a family. One where I could see my co-residents becoming close friends, and attending physicians becoming mentors. It is without a doubt that after meeting all the wonderful residents, coordinators, Dr. Moorthy and Dr. Mallory on interview day, that Duke immediately felt like the family I had been looking for.
What do you want to get involved in at Duke that particularly interests you?
Global health opportunities including both in a local and global setting, advocacy projects with local community in addition to potentially advocacy projects at a national level, running clubs/groups, anything related to dogs for my labrador to find some friends, once my career path/fellowship is more decided then I would also love to be involved in research relating to that field, any sort of wellness groups/committees.
What are the strengths of the Duke program?
Global health track, fellowship, and opportunities. I know everyone says it, but the people I met have all been so incredibly kind. Dr. Moorthy was one of my interviewers, and I cannot wait to get to meet her in-person, she was so memorable for me. The research opportunities in all fields of fellowship, especially as people get closer to deciding on fellowship. Duke having such a wide breadth and depth of fellowships at the institution. The beautiful campus and hospital system!
What's best about living in Durham and the Triangle?
I have never lived here, and cannot wait to learn what the best things are about living in the Triangle area!
MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENT
What do you like to do outside of work?
Run, walk my labrador retriever, read, write, try new restaurants and coffee shops, yoga, watch stand-up comedy specials, travel (especially to the beach)!
What is something interesting/surprising about you?
That I spent my primary childhood years living in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas.