M.S. 2020 Career: Residency in Diagnostic Radiology. Transitional Year Intern at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville (2024). Diagnostic Radiology training to continue in Indianapolis, Indiana at the University of Indiana

Education:

• Masters of Mathematics (2020)
• Bachelor’s of Chemistry (2020)
• Minor in Japanese (2018)
• Doctorate of Medicine (2024)

I cannot believe that it has been 8 years since I made the decision to attend UAB. At the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, I was trying to figure out the best course of action for my career. I was deeply invested in STEM, pursuing chemistry and mathematics to the limit and taking most of the courses my school had to offer in those subjects. When it came to my senior year, I was trying to decide between engineering and medicine, but my interest in medicine was a bit stronger. I decided that I wanted to pursue medicine and would do so by majoring in biomedical engineering. I figured that if medicine didn’t work out, I’d have a reliable backup plan. My organic chemistry professor, Dr. Rambo, advised me at the time that having a more “hard” science major would make it easier to pivot if medicine didn’t work out. I looked at my transcript and thought I would continue to study mathematics and chemistry since those were my passions. After that revelation, I did a deep dive and discovered the 5-year Master’s program, making it my goal to finish it in 4 years so I wouldn’t delay applying for medical school. My time with the department was some of the best in my life. The Friday teas prior to COVID, working on proofs through the night, mentoring at the math lab, and grading papers—all of those experiences helped shape my undergraduate journey. Ever since then, I have employed my math background in just about everything I’ve done. You wouldn’t believe how nearly every physician is afraid of mathematics. I firmly believe that my education from the math department instilled a perspective in me that has made me stand out in more ways than one. I cannot thank the department enough. Dr. Weikard, Dr. Li, Dr. Nkashama, and Dr. Zeng, to name a few, really supported my efforts and assisted me in achieving my dreams today. I am sure to carry that spirit of a mathematician for life, especially as a radiologist, even if it is closer to physics. My personal motto is “math is truth,” and I stand by it."