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 Center, wonders how she got …
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. Others, like Army general dentist …
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 that his career path was …
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 prescriptions at the local drugstore. …
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 less than conventional. Graduating from …
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 not one of them – …
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 mind: to “encourage great new …
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 few stood out for being …
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 lips. There’s no denying that …
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. Focused and friendly, he speaks …
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. Mark Welton headlined three popular …
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 African-American woman to be appointed …
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 things my doctor asked me …
When Doctors Listen: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen
Dr. Leana Wen was on a roll. The Washington University medical student was president of the American Medical Student Association, …
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, MD, MA, FACP thinks of …