“Growing our own” health professionals, and sustaining them, is what SEAHEC is all about. We love to hear success stories from our alumni, and share them with our readers. What has inspired you? Write us with your success stories. Share your photos and your triumphs. Here are a few from your colleagues.
Moving to Douglas, Arizona in 2006 was Oscar A. De La Torre Gonzalez’s first exposure to the uniqueness of border life and border communities. He graduated in 2008 from Douglas High School and soon after that began his bachelor’s degree in Physiology at the University of Arizona. Continue reading
“I was really inspired by my work in the Philippines with Parkinson’s patients and their families who lived on a rural island. There were so many barriers to access care, showing me how complex delivering effective, culturally-sensitive care is in that context. I was inspired by living in the Philippines for two years and seeing the immense help that doctors can provide to under-resourced communities. ” Continue reading
When asked about how participating in Future Health Leaders helped him decide on a career path, he says, “If it wasn’t for Med-Club, pursuing a Masters degree in Public Health wouldn’t have been a possibility.” Continue reading
“No matter how tough things may get, if I truly try my hardest and want to pursue my dreams, nothing should stop me. I have also learned a lot about etiquette and the importance of spreading awareness and giving back to our community,” Continue reading
