Hometown: Roselle, IL

College: University of Denver 

Career Goals: My goals are to be the best Path A I can be, introduce the profession to more people, and eventually teach or mentor in some capacity.

Hobbies and Interests:  Hiking, going to museums, cooking, traveling, and watching reality tv or documentaries.

Why Duke: Duke started it all, and with that comes a level of esteem and innovation that's hard to beat. Also, I like the format of the program. Having classes with the medical students during the didactic year while staying local and revisiting clinical sites during the clinical year shapes consistently well-rounded PAs with a vast yet solid knowledge base. 

Why Durham: The warm weather and great access to nature and hiking trails drew me to Durham, especially coming from the suburbs of Chicago.