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Unity Health | Infectious Disease Physician Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program
DAY AT WORK
While every day is different and dependent on the patients I see, I will spend some part of my day rounding with residents and medical students, discussing the patients we have been asked to assist care for in the hospital. We will discuss what is going on with them and try to figure out what is wrong and how to treat them most effectively. I will also see patients in the clinic, our long-term acute care hospital and sometimes our rehabilitation and psychiatric facilities.
BEGINNING INTERESTS
I always knew I wanted to do something with math or science. My father’s best friend was a doctor and I always looked up to him and was able to go to work with him a few times, which inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. I decided to specialize in infectious disease after seeing the dedication paired with a healthy work-life balance.
CAREER EVOLUTION
I went straight from college to medical school, through five years of internal medicine and infectious disease training to my current career as a practicing physician.
ADVICE
Pursue your passion and be confident in your abilities. Develop strong communication skills and challenge gender stereotypes. Don’t be discouraged by setbacks. Network and collaborate with others. Seek out and create opportunities. Most importantly, balance work and life. Remember, the contributions of women in STEAM are vital for driving innovation and progress.
These wonder women are redefining what “full STEAM ahead” means in Arkansas. With exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics – each reflects WIT (Women in Tech) and true grit for making the most of every opportunity. Here’s to the powHER of knowledge.
