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 I became a pediatric gastroenterologist because...
My career began to take shape for me while I was in medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
There, I was surrounded by the guidance of several key professors and they played a significant role in helping me find my way towards a direction that I would take for my life.
My professor of anatomical sciences, Dr. Scheving, introduced me to epidermal growth factor (EGF), a protein that ultimately became the focus of my research. Other mentors on campus, including my physiology professor, Dr. James Pasley, influenced me to select academic medicine as my life's pursuit.
From there, I have been able to study and collaborate with individuals during residency, fellowship, and as a faculty member, who contributed incredible work towards the field that I now research and provide care in.
I chose Childrens Hospital Los Angeles because...
Los Angeles is a phenomenal place to provide care for children. We’re talking about a city that has the largest number of children in the United States, so in terms of having an opportunity to impact child health and how health care is delivered, I can imagine no better place.
Plus, the clinical care here is outstanding. The faculty is enthusiastic about delivering the finest care and asking how best to do that in the future. One of our challenges will be to make this wonderful resource available to more families in the broader community.
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What my job means...
Opening a New Hospital Building
