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This edition of our alumni spotlight shines a bright light on Dr. Andrea Bodale. Originally from Arizona, Andrea attended Baylor University, earning a B.S. in Biology. Constant family visits to the hospital coupled with her desire to help others feel heard, eventually led her to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Bodale is now in her final year of residency as a Chief Family Medicine Resident at her top choice program
In this edition of our alumni spotlight, we are proud to showcase Dr. Allison Laffoon. Dr. Laffoon's desire for medicine was sparked when her younger brother was diagnosed with severe autism when he was just 5-years-old. She recalls the countless doctors' appointments, tests, and other factors that eventually led to her brother's diagnosis. Her interest in medicine stems from these experiences as a young child. Laffoon attended the University of Iowa and received her MD from Trinity in 2018. She is now a general surgery resident at the University of Texas Health - San Antonio.
According to a recent study in Sweden, being born into a family where one or both parents are physicians greatly increases the likelihood that the children will also become physicians. For doctors and sisters Maye and Nada Mohamed, that certainly rings true. Both Dr. Maye Mohamed and Dr. Nada Mohamed are graduates of Trinity and we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with them to talk about their experiences as students, graduates, and healthcare providers.
At a recent White Coat Ceremony, Dr. Humphrey gave a testament to how Trinity shaped him into the physician he is today, saying “I was able to achieve my dream career goals through Trinity. I went to a top internal medicine academic institution and one of the top infectious disease programs in the US, especially in tropical medicine research."
When we asked Dr. Brielle Cartwright what inspired her to go into medicine, she said the answer was simple: "Wanting to advocate for mental health patients who cannot advocate for themselves." Now, as a Psychiatrist, she works hard to help her patients maintain their mental and emotional stability and provide an underserved population with the care they deserve.
This Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Anitesh Jaswal. Of his career in medicine, Dr. Jaswal says, "“I am excited to start my professional journey and can’t thank everyone enough for the help over the years to get to today. I’m eager to do some good in another community with a fantastic program and become a better physician for the patients I’ll be honored to call mine.
From an Insider with Trinity Alum, Dr. Allison Laffoon
Join us on Wednesday, August 14 at 8:30 PM EST as we speak with Trinity graduate, surgeon, and President of Trinity’s Alumni Association, Dr. Allison Laffoon. If you have aspirations of matching into surgery or another highly competitive specialty, you won’t want to miss this Q&A webinar! Dr. Laffoon is excited to talk about Trinity’s early clinical experience, step prep, life on the island, and answer view questions. Dr. Laffoon started her medical journey at Trinity after completing her undergraduate studies in Integrative Physiology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Following her graduation from Trinity, she matched into a General Surgery Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Laffoon has recently completed a Facial & Body Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to register.
From an Insider: Q&A with an Admissions Counselor
If you have faced challenges in getting accepted to a US or Canadian medical school, you are in the majority! Thankfully, there are accredited Caribbean medical schools with a proven history of success to help you earn your MD. Join us on Thursday, September 5 at 8:30 PM EST for a Q&A webinar designed to provide you with the insights and answers you need about US and Canadian med school alternatives. Hosted by Trinity School of Medicine’s Regional Director of Admissions, Lisa Miller, we will be speaking with an experienced Admissions Counselor about why Caribbean medical school is a viable option and what makes Trinity the best choice. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered live and learn how to be the best candidate possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered by experts and learn how Trinity School of Medicine can help you achieve your dream of becoming a successful MD. Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward your medical career! Click here to register!
Live Q&A – Top 10 Questions Answered
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 8:30 pm EST as we talk about the top 10 questions we get from applicants to Trinity School of Medicine! Joining host Lisa Miller will be 2 experienced Trinity admissions counselors, Sean Rose and James Smalls. This admissions team has spent their careers helping students navigate the medical school application process and they are excited to answer your questions! Whether you want to know about MCAT or GPA minimums, the cost of attending, scholarships, housing, or what makes Trinity different than any other Caribbean medical school, we hope you’ll join us for this valuable event. Register here!
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