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March 30, 2012 Caring at the Core Four young doctors describe the moment they found their passion in medicine At PLU, we talk a lot about finding one’s passion. That has been at the core of the university – and those who have studied here – since its inception. With this in mind, we decided to ask a few alums from a single profession how they came to find their passion. We asked four young physicians – those who graduated PLU in the ’90s or later – to describe how they came to the profession

Growing into her own: how Sarah Davis ’23 discovered her passion for plant biology Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Sarah Davis, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather

Interested in nuclear chemistry? Paid ACS summer program! Posted by: yakelina / December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015 Interested in learning about nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry?   These branches of chemistry have very important applications to energy, the environment, and medicine.   The ACS sponsors a Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Program.  If selected, you receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6 week summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either California (San

2024 OHSU Summer Equity Internship Program Applications Open! Posted by: alemanem / December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 The 2024 OHSU Summer Equity Internship Program, which is now open for applications!  There are six tracks that span Nat Sci type biomedical research, and more clinical research in dentistry, physician assistant, public health, nursing, and medicine. The application deadline is January 22 at 5 PM Pacific Time. Apply at: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cC4cMsfshpjfEsm

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU Posted by: nicolacs / April 26, 2023 Image: Sarah Davis ’23, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, was drawn to PLU for several reasons — both her parents are alumni, the study-away opportunities were exciting and the community was welcoming. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterSarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / April 26, 2023 Image: Sarah Davis ’23, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, was drawn to PLU for several reasons — both her parents are alumni, the study-away opportunities were exciting and the community was welcoming. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterSarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine

Present & Future Providers Posted by: oharasm / September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024 After graduating from PLU, Melissa Wollan Francis ’02 spent two years in a University of Washington genetics lab before joining the Air Force and attending Yale School of Medicine, where she became a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)."I’ve always been drawn towards challenges that allow a greater impact on the world around us. I always wanted to do something that was mission-driven, like research or

chemistry or dentistry was his future—but a medical mission trip the summer before his senior year to Costa Rica and Panama changed everything. He kept a journal of his time and felt his perspective shift, reflecting on new ideas about who he was and wanted to do. “After seeing a place that doesn’t have much access to medicine and is very underserved, I felt my heart tug in the direction of medicine,” he says. Arnits discussed his plans with PLU mentor, Professor Neal Yakelis, who encouraged his

chemistry or dentistry was his future—but a medical mission trip the summer before his senior year to Costa Rica and Panama changed everything. He kept a journal of his time and felt his perspective shift, reflecting on new ideas about who he was and wanted to do. “After seeing a place that doesn’t have much access to medicine and is very underserved, I felt my heart tug in the direction of medicine,” he says.   Arnits discussed his plans with PLU mentor, Professor Neal Yakelis, who encouraged his

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Posted by: nicolacs / November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, or public health?  If so, please consider applying to the SHPEP at the University of Washington. SHPEP is a free six–week academic enrichment program with a goal of increasing the number of students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds who pursue careers in