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Bio: India is originally from St. Louis, MO. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University, India matriculated to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L Foster School of Medicine. During her time at Texas Tech, India showed her incredible leadership skills across multiple domains. She was the founder and president of the local Black Women in Medicine chapter, vice president of the SNMA chapter, and co-director of the Community Action Research and Engaged Service collaboration. In 2021 India founded Better Step, a pre-medical program for interested University of Texas-El Paso and New Mexico State University students designed to increase the matriculation underrepresented students into medical school. She also served as an executive leader of a medical student run mobile care unit, helping to provide health screenings and health education to the El Paso community. Her dedication to others and leadership led to her being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She has been active in both quality improvement and research throughout her medical school career. We are so grateful to have India bring her leadership and advocacy to our Cincinnati Med-Peds family!
Bio: Jessica hails from Hope Mills, NC and graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Asian Studies and Biology. After graduating she worked as a clinical research coordinator and medical assistant for the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. She matriculated to UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and immediately began serving her local community and medical school. Jessica co-founded the Weight Inclusive Health Care Interest Group to help students learn about the impact of weight stigma in medicine. She also served as a medical-legal advocate, performing free N-648 screenings to help immigrants and refugees with physical, developmental, or medical disabilities receive necessary exemptions from the English and civics requirements of citizenship. Jessica’s service also includes volunteering at the Student Health Action Coalition free clinic, and serving as a special Olympics coach for several years. Her outstanding academic and service activities led to her being inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. We are so excited to have Jessica bring her clinical excellence and passion for service to our program!
Bio: After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and minor in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Emily matriculated to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. While at Loyola, Emily developed a Disability Healthcare curriculum, partnering with community members and experts on disability healthcare to improve physician competence in treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also improved care for pediatric autistic patients presenting to the Emergency Department through new care flow, order sets, and training for residents. Emily served as a trained Direct Support Professional at L’Arche Chicago, accompanying adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their safety, well-being, and daily pursuits. She also founded Natural Ties, a student-run organization aimed at providing a safe space for medical students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to socialize in a way that is mutually beneficial. We know that Emily’s passion and expertise in caring for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities will improve the lives of countless members of our Cincinnati community. We are so lucky to have her joining our program and community!
Bio: Arshdeep attended Johns Hopkins University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Studies, followed by her Master of Science in Public Health. During her Master degree work, she completed a government-funded evaluation of a local nonprofit's housing services for survivors of intimate partner violence. She also completed a systematic review of maternal and child home visiting strategies with the Home Visiting Applied Research Collaborative, and conducted a literature review on measurement of positive vs adverse childhood experiences with the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. She later matriculated to the California University of Science and Medicine School of Medicine, where she continued to flourish as a scholar. Arshdeep worked with the UCSF Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network to evaluate associations between patients’ and caregivers of pediatric patients’ trust in providers, and their experiences of discrimination in healthcare. She also completed a mixed methods study to explore medical students’ perceptions of religion and spirituality in the clinical setting. During medical school, Arshdeep was a writer and host for the CUSM Podcast – Our Untangled Minds. We can’t wait for Arshdeep to bring her advocacy focus and scholarly expertise to Cincinnati!
Bio: Matthew hails from Birmingham, AL, and earned his bachelor's degree in Nutrition Dietetics from Auburn University. After his undergraduate studies, he pursued Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Maternal and Child Health Policy. During his graduate studies he participated in a fully funded TL1 traineeship through the NIH and acted as project manager for the Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative. He matriculated to UAB for medical school where he was a strong supporter of his peers, acting as a tutor and orientation director. He also emcee’ed an SNL style fundraiser for his school’s student-run free clinic. For his outstanding performance, he has been awarded multiple awards and honors. Outside of medical school he is an active member of his church and his faith was the foundation for his decision to practice medicine. We are thrilled to have such a talented and service-minded individual joining our program!
Bio: Originally from New Philadelphia, OH, Laura obtained her bachelor’s in public health from The Ohio State University. After college, she moved to Lilongwe, Malawi, where she worked on several research projects including one project regarding partner notification of HIV status and also served on the board of the Malawi Children's Initiative. Upon returning to the states, she worked at the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, continuing her research work before matriculating to the UNC School of Medicine. During her time in medical school, Laura was passionate about serving underserved populations and worked with the NC Farmworker Project and Beyond Clinic Walls. She also continued her international work as a study coordinator for Chagas disease research in Bolivia. Her outstanding performance in medical school led to her being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. Outside of medicine, Laura enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, baking, and OSU sports. We are so lucky to have such an incredible globally-minded physician joining our team!
Bio: Lauren was raised in the Midwest and attended Miami University where she earned her bachelor’s in biology. She then matriculated to Wayne State University School of Medicine. During medical school, she received a competitive fellowship position in the Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program which provided her with an interdisciplinary understanding of creating a patient centered medical home for complex patients. She has also been involved with advocacy for the Deaf community, even creating a medical sign language and communication course for her fellow medical students and PT students! In addition, she has served as a free clinic volunteer, peer tutor, learning coach, and mentor during medical school. Outside of medicine, Lauren served as VP of the Art in Medicine organization and enjoys creating art with many different mediums. She has even sold her artwork online! We are so excited to have such a service and advocacy minded individual joining our program!
Benjamin Kinnear, MD, MEdProgram DirectorPhone: 513-558-4074Email: kinneabn@ucmail.uc.edu
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