Paula Perez: Inspiration from the Valley
“These experiences opened my eyes to just how impactful social determinants can be when analyzing the standard of healthcare available to a given population.”
Dr. Angie Salinas: Making academia approachable
Mentorship had a huge impact on my career trajectory. My first external mentor was a straight-talking Italian man who was very passionate about Alzheimer’s work. Almost right away he asked, “What exactly do you want out of this?”
Monica Simpson: “If you can do math, you can do anything”
“One of the things I have learned is that everything starts small, but with passion and dedication even a small project slowly grows into something big.”
The Return of a Residency Program Director – How I Found Passion in Medical Education
We’re expected to be ready when opportunity arrives, but sometimes, we’re not and it may feel like failure. But if you continue to chase excellence with kindness and hard work, opportunity will find a way back to you.