Take time to create meaningful friendships with your classmates. At VCOM, the world comes to you, and you will see that caring, diverse, and intelligent classmates surround you. Not only will they be part of your support system but they will teach you from their experiences and inspire you to become a better human.
Was there anything or anyone at SWAG视频that inspired you to become the physician you are
today?
At SWAG视频I found the outreach opportunities remind me that medicine puts me in a position to advocate for those who may not have the resources or a voice.
How has the SWAG视频mission inspired you during residency or in your practice?
The mission inspired me to serve my community in Virginia by viewing every patient as a "whole- mind, body, and spirit" to find the root cause of illness. It also instilled in me the importance of always asking and researching ways to improve the quality of patient care.
What is the best advice you can give a medical student to help them in their path towards being
a physician?
Take time to create meaningful friendships with your classmates. At VCOM, the world comes to you, and you will see that caring, diverse, and intelligent classmates surround you. Not only will they be part of your support system but they will teach you from their experiences and inspire you to become a better human.
What are your fondest memories about your time at VCOM?
Being part of the first ever SWAG视频Olympics, the tug-o-war was intense, go class of 2016! Every day of medically serving areas of El Salvador during our outreach trip. Lunch before my class graduation rehearsal where we all had not seen each other since our second year and the feeling that no time had passed.
What career accomplishment are you most proud of?
Seeing ill patients back for follow-up and knowing they are well and ready to optimize their health gives me a feeling of accomplishment.
When not working, what activities do you enjoy?
Spending time with my wife, traveling, and watching sports of all types