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Suzanne Barston

Suzanne Barston is a Chicago-based writer and journalist specializing in the areas of healthcare and science.

Pre-Medical

The Joy of the Perfect Candidate: A Conversation with Susan Mulroney, PhD

Sometimes, Susan Mulroney, PhD, professor and director of the special master’s program at Georgetown Medical ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Army Pledge

Dentist Q&A

From Engineering to Army Dentistry: An Interview With Army Captain Pamela Cotton, DDS

Some people know what they want to do with their lives from an early age. ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD

As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Out of the Drugstore, Into the ER: Marianne Pop on The Widening World of Pharmacy Careers

To the uninformed, the definition of pharmacist may be the traditional, customer-facing professional doling out ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated October 27, 2025 by Suzanne Barston

Veterinarian Q&A

Protecting the World’s Food Supply, One Student at a Time: An interview with Jacque Pelzer, DVM

From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

michael clearfield

Medical (MD/DO)

The Power of the Patient-Doctor Bond: A Conversation with Michael Clearfield, DO

Some people develop the passion for medicine at an early age. Michael Clearfield, DO, was ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston

Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Best in Show: AVMA President Joseph Kinnarney on What Makes a “Really Good Vet”

Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston

Medical (MD/DO)

On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons

While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

Welcome to Healthcare 5.0: A Conversation with David M. Carlisle, MD, PhD

At this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, the concept of innovation was on everybody’s minds and ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physical Therapist Q&A

Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS

The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

Those Who Can Do, Teach….and Lead: A Conversation with Mark Walton, MD

At this past year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, Stanford Health Care’s Chief of Staff, Dr. ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

Barbara Ross Lee: The Beauty of the Broken-Field Run

There’s no doubt that Dr. Barbara Ross Lee has led a distinguished career. The first ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Optometry (OD)

A Clear Vision: A Conversation with John Flanagan, Dean, UC Berkeley School of Optometry

When John Flanagan was 5 years old, he began suffering from migraines. “One of the ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated August 25, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

When Doctors Listen: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen

Dr. Leana Wen was on a roll. The Washington University medical student was president of ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physician Q&A

Finding the Joy in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. David A. Fleming

Despite being the current President of the American College of Physicians (ACP), David A. Fleming, ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

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