What is your professional background?
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and my MD at Emory University School of Medicine. I completed residency in the Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Program at Emory and then stayed on as faculty. I pursued a Master of Education in the Health Professions focusing on medical education research from Johns Hopkins School of Education in 2018.
In what division do you work, and who is your mentor?
I work in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. My work is in medical education research which is somewhat different than a lot of research at Emory, so it is nice to have a network to go to ask questions, recruit collaborators, discuss ideas, and get feedback. This includes Dr. Karen Law, Dr. Stacy Higgins, Dr. Neil Winawer, Dr. Kim Manning, Dr. Bill Branch, Dr. Sheryl Heron, and Dr. Jon Nye. It is a long list.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
My research is focused on medical education research. My primary interest is on the gender climate in graduate medical education. Specifically, I am interested in exploring how gender influences trainees and the residency training experience. This includes implicit bias, stressors stemming from their role as resident, and resident self-perception and how training experiences reinforce or erode their self-perception. Understanding how the gender climate impacts our learners and residency training is of importance as it promotes equity and may help inform efforts to mitigate these effects on our learners.
What do you like most about Emory?
The enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication of our learners creates a positive impact. In particular, the residents do not get enough credit for their contributions. So, thank you!
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
Right now, books I recommend are The White Tiger, Middlesex, and Sharp Objects.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I spend time with my family.
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