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Shannon Stegall wearing a santa hat
Career Changers
Alumna Shannon Stegall, MD '16 talks about what it's like to be a nontraditional medical student, the benefits of the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP), and her experience completing clinical rotations in England.
Natacha Pierre
Career Changers
Natacha Pierre’s journey to become a physician has taken her around the world—from Europe to Africa, Asia to the Caribbean. It hasn’t been an easy journey by any means. But now, as a pediatrics resident who’s presented at symposiums, earned grants for her work in global health, and uses her diverse experience every day at the hospital, Dr. Pierre says it was worth every minute.
Dr. Rebecca Filbrandt headshot
Career Changers
Rebecca Filbrandt, MD ’17 matched at her No. 1 choice: Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, California.
Ricardo Barranon standing next to AUC seal
Student Life, Q&A
Today, as the new president of AUC’s Student Government Association, Rico Barranon is continuing his longstanding theme in life—to help others’ voices be heard.
Woman holding Dine Out One Day Fight Aids flyer
Q&A

When you spend a few minutes talking to fourth-year student Linda Klumpp, it’s clear that she’s a natural advocate. Her passion for the organizations she supports is infectious, and before long, you find yourself wanting to get involved and spread the word, too.
 

Shlee Song headshot
Q&A

May is World Stroke Month and to recognize this health observance, we sat down with American University of the Caribbean alumni and Associate Director of the Stroke Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Shlee Song.