Here are a few excerpts from her winning essay:
As a black woman and a future physician, public health is a knowledge set that will be intertwined into whatever specialty I choose. I believe it is my responsibility to use my platform to make sure I am preparing myself to help prevent recurring issues.
My goal as a physician is also to put an emphasis on health education and harm reduction, as they are the first steps taken toward a better lifestyle. Making those most affected aware of steps needed for improvement is critical — whether that be through vaccinations, safe sexual practices or access to healthy food.
Priority Partners has helped me continue a top-level standard of care with my limited income while in school, making it easy for me to continue with my appointments as scheduled.
To me, being a doctor is more than having an “MD” next to my name.