“I learned how to conduct scientific research and consult peer-reviewed literature, how to write a proper scientific report, and, most importantly, how to retain course content.”
Major/minor: Biology major, Chemistry minor
Lives in: Winooski, VT
What work looks like: “I conduct patient intakes, do clinical tasking, trace ECGs, perform ear lavages, draw blood, administer vaccinations, and perform point-of-care laboratory testing.”
What he loves about it: “I really enjoy being able to work one-on-one every day with providers who love teaching. Additionally, working for the Burlington area’s main federally qualified health center (FQHC) allows me to serve my community and directly combat healthcare disparities.”
What he gained from a liberal arts education: “I learned how to conduct scientific research and consult peer-reviewed literature, how to write a proper scientific report, and, most importantly, how to retain course content. This has not only helped me in my daily life as a medical assistant but also as I completed work for my master’s degree in Pharmacy. I also feel having a well-rounded education has made my interactions with my patients much better than they would have been otherwise. One of the biggest barriers to care that patients face is interacting with healthcare professionals who don’t have good social skills or knowledge of other subjects. Best of all, my strong foundation of scientific knowledge has prepared me to attend UVM’s Larner College of Medicine this summer!”