College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Program:
ChristianaCare, Newark, Delaware
What is the name of where you currently practice, and what is the setting and population you serve?
UNC Health, Eastern North Carolina Medical Group, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. I work in a rural practice.
Why did you choose family medicine?
I was drawn to family medicine because of the ability to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I enjoy the ability to see a variety of medical conditions while also specializing in women’s health.
What is a typical day like in your life as a new physician-in-practice?
I work in an outpatient clinic in a rural community. I see 18 to 20 patients per day ages 12 and up. I get to work, check my inbox, and then am on the go seeing patients! Two days per week I have devoted time to women’s health consults and procedures, including pap smears, menopause consults, LARC placement, etc. I also practice OMT. As a newer physician, I am still learning how to balance my job, getting involved in my community, and having personal time with my family and friends.
Are you currently involved in national ACOFP?
Yes, I was just accepted to serve on the New Physicians Committee.
What volunteer roles have you held and how did they impact you?
I am currently serving on the UNC Nash Hospital Foundation Board. I am also currently serving on the Clinician Contraceptive Access Committee, focusing on providing clinicians resources regarding contraceptive access to adolescents in North Carolina.
I have held numerous volunteer roles over the years. The one that most impacted me was volunteering for Camp Erin, a bereavement camp for children. It will always hold a special place in my heart. By working at the camp and helping others address their loss and grief, it helped me cope with my own feelings after my mother’s death. The camp taught me how to truly listen to others and how to support them in the way they needed.
What is your one word of advice to residents?
Be friends with your co-residents and support each other.
When was the first time you realized you wanted to be a physician?
I switched careers to become a physician after my mother was diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease, progressive supranuclear palsy. I wanted to help families navigate the complex world of medicine and advocate on their behalf.
If you could meet one famous dead person, who would it be?
Susan B. Anthony
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