INDS Spring 2021 Graduate Highlight Series
B.S. INDS: Child-Centered Healthcare
Degree Mentors:
- Dr. Brenda Hussey-Gardner, Psychology
- Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano, Biology
- Steven McAlpine, Individualized Study
Why did you choose to major in INDS?
When thinking about my future career as a pediatrician I've felt that pursuing a major in biology was not sufficient. I was confident that as a biology major I would be prepared to be a medical school student since it helped me fulfill all of the coursework requirements, but I felt that it did not serve as preparation for me to become a pediatrician who will practice patient and family-centered care. By choosing to major in INDS, I was able to successfully integrate courses from multiple disciplines to prepare me best for my future in the interdisciplinary field of pediatrics.
What are your plans for after graduation, and how do you see using your INDS degree?
Once I have graduated from UMBC, I plan to attend graduate school to obtain my Master's degree in Public Health. I hope to matriculate into graduate school in the Fall of 2021 and then medical school in the Fall of 2023 to become a pediatrician. My degree in ChildCentered Healthcare provides knowledge about the principles of patient and family-centered care that will allow me to practice it efficiently and properly as I fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a pediatrician.
2021 URCAD Presenter
ON CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS
- Research Assistant, Dr. Dahlquist's Pediatric Psychology Lab || Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
VOLUNTEER
- The Shriver Center’s Reading Partners Program || Spring 2020
Posted: April 28, 2021, 8:19 AM
