BA Biology, Writing Minor, BHM Minor
Q: What are you currently doing?
A: I am currently in Charlotte, NC working as a Research Coordinator for the Center of Health System Sciences at Atrium Health. I get to work on a variety of studies focused on health services and health equity, particularly recruiting for qualitative research. I am excited to apply to medical school this upcoming cycle as I work towards becoming a physician-researcher. The BHM minor provided me with a holistic education, and I still apply principles of bioethics on a daily basis as I seek to make clinical research accessible to participants.
Q: What can you share about the impact of the BHM minor or the importance of the minor in preparing you for life beyond Wake Forest?
A: The BHM minor provided me with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of courses- from health communication to humanities in medicine- that expanded my knowledge of bioethical principles and their applications.
Q: Do you have a favorite memory about Wake Forest or a particular class or anything else you would like to share?
A: Recently, I’ve reflected on the health communications course I took with Dr. Canzona. In my current role, I assist with developing patient-facing documents, such as patient newsletters or recruitment scripts. In addition to what I learned during the course, I am seeking out additional training in health literacy and plain language writing to ensure that the documents our study team delivers to patients are accessible and easy to understand.
Q: Is there anything that you particularly enjoy about your current position that you would like to share?
A: As a research coordinator, I get to work on trials with interdisciplinary teams to learn how to improve patient outcomes. I engage with PharmDs, community health workers, primary care providers, and the research team. It is amazing to learn from these professionals and hear uplifting stories from patients on how a research study has impacted their lives.