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Medical Interviews

The STEM Scholars interns and after school participants have met a variety of people from different institutions who have given introductions to their jobs, backgrounds, and skillsets. Rewatch the videos here.

Dr. Nicholas Hernandez | St. Anthony's | Emergency Doctor Heading link

Dr. Hernandez gives a brief interview on medical school and practicing medicine.

Dr. Afaaf Shakir | University of Chicago | Plastic Surgery Heading link

Dr. Shakir gives a brief interview on college and medical school, practicing medicine as a woman of color, and what it means to be a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Trever Symalla | University of Chicago | General Surgery Heading link

Dr. Trever Symalla gives a brief introduction to the life of a medical resident, talks about how he became a doctor, and gives a demonstration on a cow’s heart.