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This edition of our alumni spotlight shines a bright light on Dr. Andrea Bodale. Originally from Arizona, Andrea attended Baylor University, earning a B.S. in Biology. Constant family visits to the hospital coupled with her desire to help others feel heard, eventually led her to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Bodale is now in her final year of residency as a Chief Family Medicine Resident at her top choice program
In this edition of our alumni spotlight, we are proud to showcase Dr. Allison Laffoon. Dr. Laffoon's desire for medicine was sparked when her younger brother was diagnosed with severe autism when he was just 5-years-old. She recalls the countless doctors' appointments, tests, and other factors that eventually led to her brother's diagnosis. Her interest in medicine stems from these experiences as a young child. Laffoon attended the University of Iowa and received her MD from Trinity in 2018. She is now a general surgery resident at the University of Texas Health - San Antonio.
According to a recent study in Sweden, being born into a family where one or both parents are physicians greatly increases the likelihood that the children will also become physicians. For doctors and sisters Maye and Nada Mohamed, that certainly rings true. Both Dr. Maye Mohamed and Dr. Nada Mohamed are graduates of Trinity and we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with them to talk about their experiences as students, graduates, and healthcare providers.
At a recent White Coat Ceremony, Dr. Humphrey gave a testament to how Trinity shaped him into the physician he is today, saying “I was able to achieve my dream career goals through Trinity. I went to a top internal medicine academic institution and one of the top infectious disease programs in the US, especially in tropical medicine research."
When we asked Dr. Brielle Cartwright what inspired her to go into medicine, she said the answer was simple: "Wanting to advocate for mental health patients who cannot advocate for themselves." Now, as a Psychiatrist, she works hard to help her patients maintain their mental and emotional stability and provide an underserved population with the care they deserve.
This Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Anitesh Jaswal. Of his career in medicine, Dr. Jaswal says, "“I am excited to start my professional journey and can’t thank everyone enough for the help over the years to get to today. I’m eager to do some good in another community with a fantastic program and become a better physician for the patients I’ll be honored to call mine.
Med School Application Bootcamp
Join us on Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 PM EST for Med School Application Bootcamp! In this informative webinar, Lisa Miller, a Trinity Admissions Director with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, will go over how to prepare a competitive med school application packet. Hear about building your resume, gathering letters of recommendation, interview prep, and what to do when you get your admissions decision. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask their own questions and have them answered live! We hope you will join us for this valuable event! This event is free to attend but registration is required. Click here to register.
From an Insider with recent graduate, Dr. Shishona Jones
Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:30 PM EST as we speak with Trinity grad Dr. Shishona Jones. Dr. Jones has recently completed her education with Trinity and will soon be starting her Family Medicine residency with Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Jones, a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, is excited to share details of her time as a student at Trinity and talk about how the school sets students up for success. We hope you'll join us to hear Dr. Jones speak about the supportive faculty, early clinical experience, rotations, and the residency match process. Attendees will also be able to ask their own questions and have them answered live! Register for this valuable event here.
From an Insider – Q&A with Dr. Kirk Vannitamby, Trinity Alum
Join us on Thursday, June 6th at 8:30 PM EST as we speak with Trinity alum Dr. Kirk Vannitamby. Dr. Vannitamby, an orthopedic surgeon, was raised in Mississauga, Ontario and completed undergrad at the University of Waterloo. After completing his studies at Trinity, he then went on to match at his top choice residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Western University in London, Ontario. During the webinar, Dr. Vannitamby will be speaking about his background, what brought him to Trinity, and his Trinity experience. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask Dr. Vannitamby their own questions about Trinity, matching in Canada, and give pointers on how to land your top choice residency! Register for this event here.
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