It is an honor to share this interview with Michèle-Corinne Ako, a Neurobiology/Physiology & Community Health double major and pre-medical student at the University of Maryland, College Park. Michèle-Corinne is an inspirational student and leader born in the Cameroon. She enlisted in the United States Army, became president of the African Student Association of the [...]

This is the second installment to a small series of posts about shadowing physicians. The first, “How to Shadow a Physician” is a general guide with tips regarding shadowing. This post is dedicated to attire and the importance of professionalism while shadowing a physician. Many people are restricted in what they can wear whether personal [...]

It is my pleasure to share with you this interview with Dr. M. Kerry O’Banion, M.D., Ph.D. of University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. O’Banion, M.D., Ph.D. is a physician scientist researching neuroinflammation in CNS Injury and Alzheimer’s Disease who also directs the University of Rochester Medical Scientists Training (MD/PhD) Program. (Click [...]

When I was ready to start obtaining clinical experience, I did everything the old-fashioned way. With no physicians in my immediate family or as friends, I had to search for opportunities. Whether it was searching for volunteer experiences or working in a medical office as a medical assistant or technician, what I enjoyed most was [...]