Community Action Day: Deepening Community Bonds and Fostering Future Health Care Leaders
<p>American University of the Caribbean (AUC)’s long-standing Community Action Day is so much more than just a fun event; it is a testament to our deep commitment to engaging holistically with the development of our medical students.
When Simone Martin, Class of ’23, opened her Match Day email to see she matched into her top choice residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at George Washington University, she knew she was on the right path to making a difference for women’s health.
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) alum Brittany Thompson knew if she graduated medical school in a psychology track, she’d be setting a precedent.
When Leen Alrashed, Class of ’23, opened her Match Day email to see the Urban Family Medicine Residency Program at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, it became the moment she realized she was becoming the physician she always dreamed she would be.
When Priya Raju, Class of ’22, opened her Match Day email to see the Child Neurology Residency Program at the University of North Carolina, it fulfilled a dream that began before she was even born.
Accomplished athlete reimagines career helping rehab patients.
AUC graduate Christina Perez-Arche, MD '22 has been elected as student speaker for AUC’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dr.