Medical The Joy of the Perfect Candidate: A Conversation with Susan Mulroney, PhD Suzanne Barston Posted onJul 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM 0 Comments Sometimes, Susan Mulroney, PhD, professor and director of the special master’s program at Georgetown Medical Center, wonders how she got … Read more…
DentalDentist Q&A From Engineering to Army Dentistry: An Interview With Army Captain Pamela Cotton, DDS Suzanne Barston Posted onJun 5, 2017 at 1:43 PM 0 Comments Some people know what they want to do with their lives from an early age. Others, like Army general dentist … Read more…
Medical From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD Suzanne Barston Posted onJan 23, 2017 at 2:31 PM 0 Comments As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense that his career path was … Read more…
Pharmacy Out of the Drugstore, Into the ER: Marianne Pop on The Widening World of Pharmacy Careers Suzanne Barston Posted onDec 7, 2016 at 8:17 PM 0 Comments To the uninformed, the definition of pharmacist may be the traditional, customer-facing professional doling out prescriptions at the local drugstore. … Read more…
Veterinary Medicine Protecting the World’s Food Supply, One Student at a Time: An interview with Jacque Pelzer, DVM Suzanne Barston Posted onNov 17, 2016 at 10:39 AM 0 Comments From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was less than conventional. Graduating from … Read more…
Medical The Power of the Patient-Doctor Bond: A Conversation with Michael Clearfield, DO Suzanne Barston Posted onMar 30, 2016 at 7:13 PM 0 Comments Some people develop the passion for medicine at an early age. Michael Clearfield, DO, was not one of them – … Read more…
Veterinary Medicine Best in Show: AVMA President Joseph Kinnarney on What Makes a “Really Good Vet” Suzanne Barston Posted onJan 20, 2016 at 8:17 PM 0 Comments Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in mind: to “encourage great new … Read more…
Medical On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons Suzanne Barston Posted onDec 16, 2015 at 6:11 PM 0 Comments While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a few stood out for being … Read more…
Medical Welcome to Healthcare 5.0: A Conversation with David M. Carlisle, MD, PhD Suzanne Barston Posted onNov 20, 2015 at 11:32 AM 0 Comments 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 … Read more…
Physical Therapy Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS Suzanne Barston Posted onMay 20, 2015 at 6:12 AM 0 Comments The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. Focused and friendly, he speaks … Read more…
Medical Those Who Can Do, Teach….and Lead: A Conversation with Mark Walton, MD Suzanne Barston Posted onApr 22, 2015 at 6:35 AM 0 Comments At this past year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, Stanford Health Care’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Mark Welton headlined three popular … Read more…
Medical Barbara Ross Lee: The Beauty of the Broken-Field Run Suzanne Barston Posted onMar 18, 2015 at 7:48 AM 0 Comments There’s no doubt that Dr. Barbara Ross Lee has led a distinguished career. The first African-American woman to be appointed … Read more…
Optometry A Clear Vision: A Conversation with John Flanagan, Dean, UC Berkeley School of Optometry Suzanne Barston Posted onFeb 18, 2015 at 8:04 AM 0 Comments When John Flanagan was 5 years old, he began suffering from migraines. “One of the things my doctor asked me … Read more…
Medical When Doctors Listen: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen Suzanne Barston Posted onJan 21, 2015 at 4:07 AM 0 Comments Dr. Leana Wen was on a roll. The Washington University medical student was president of the American Medical Student Association, … Read more…
MedicalPhysician Q&A Finding the Joy in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. David A. Fleming Suzanne Barston Posted onDec 22, 2014 at 8:48 AM 0 Comments Despite being the current President of the American College of Physicians (ACP), David A. Fleming, MD, MA, FACP thinks of … Read more…