About Me
Pronouns
She/her/hers
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Undergraduate Degree
University of Oklahoma
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies
- painting (gouache, watercolor, acrylic)
- resin art on canvas or wood
- yoga
- trying hole-in-the-wall restaurants/dive bars
- watching scary movies
- card games and chess
- thrift shopping/vintage clothing
- human interest TV shows and podcasts
- watching trashy reality TV with friends
- long walk with a podcast
- reading thriller novels/mysteries
- cooking (I'm from Texas so it won't be healthy, but it will be good)
- making people Spotify playlists
Why Emory EM?
Prior to residency, I had worked as a scribe and a medical student in county hospitals for several years and loved it, and my advisor told me that Emory/Grady was the best county hospital experience out there. I did an away rotation with Emory and saw that that was exactly right, and I knew there was nowhere else I would rather train. I loved seeing the way the faculty and staff take excellent care of the diverse and underserved patient population, while considering their social determinants of health alongside the medical treatment. A large part of my personal pursuit in medicine is to make a dent in healthcare inequities however I can, and I felt that working at Grady would provide me the opportunity to do just so, while learning from attendings who are doing that on a massive scale. I also appreciate Emory's inclusive environment and conscious effort to build a team that is diverse in race, gender, background, training, etc. As a current resident put it to me, they not only talk the talk when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion; they walk the walk. I know this is a place where I will get the privilege of treating patients with the depth, breadth, and acuity of disease that will prepare me to be the best ER doctor I can be, and help grow my compassion for those most in need in such an amazing and vibrant city.
Interest within EM?
Social Emergency Medicine, Advocacy, Community engagement
5- year plan
After residency I haven't decided yet if I want to pursue a fellowship, but regardless, I want to be a happy, well-rounded ER doctor with close relationships with friends and family, and a good social life balanced with personal wellness. I also want a mini long-haired dachshund ASAP, but not during residency. And maybe a house with a big porch.
What would you be doing if you weren’t in Emergency Medicine?
I love kids, so growing up I always wanted to own a daycare. Now I know that a large part of that job would be administrative tasks and not just running around and playing with kids so it sounds way less enjoyable, but if I didn't go into medicine I may have done that.
Fun Fact
I was a dancer (tap, ballet, jazz, kickline) from age 3 to 18