在澳门新葡新京官方的岁月	一年级到十二年级
教育:	B.S. Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University; M.D. University of Pittsburgh; Dermatology & 哈佛大学内科住院医师
地点:	宾夕法尼亚州匹兹堡
职业:	皮肤科医生，莫氏外科医生

你是怎么进入这一行的?
我是皮肤科医生，专门研究皮肤癌, 尤其是莫氏显微手术, which is a procedure for removing skin cancer and evaluating skin cancer under the microscope. I developed an interest in dermatology during medical school. The visual aspect of the field as well as the procedural elements intrigued me most. 身体最大的器官, the skin is visible and we have the opportunity to catch cancers early. Educating our patients about skin cancer can make a huge difference in early detection and survival.  

你最喜欢你工作的哪一点?
我的病人. 皮肤癌手术通常需要一整天的时间. As the patients are not placed under general anesthesia, 我们能够与他们交谈，了解他们. I love the opportunity to meet people from all different walks of life. I learn so much from them as they share their lives, experiences, and wisdom with me. 

Is there a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career?
To date, my most significant accomplishment has been starting my own dermatology office in 2019. I did not graduate from medical school thinking that I would start a private practice. Unfortunately, medical school and residency don’t really teach you how to do this. 然而, 当我开始在现实世界行医时, I realized that there were elements of my professional practice that I would never be able to change if I worked for others. I had ideas about how I could improve the patient experience as well as the diversity of services. By designing my own practice, I have been able to implement these changes. 这很有挑战性，但也很值得. 

你对澳门新葡新京官方最美好的记忆是什么? 
I always remember fondly the big/little sister relationship we had entering high school. As a rising ninth grader, I was paired with an eleventh grader. We corresponded via letters over the summer and then locker notes throughout the year. My sister was very dedicated to her role and really helped me transition to high school and made me feel welcome among her friends. She introduced me to her clubs and encouraged me to get involved. Because of her, I joined the crew team and Ellis Athletic Association. 

For Ellis students reading this: is there any wisdom you’d want to pass on to them? 你想让他们知道什么?
珍惜你在高中建立的友谊. My very best friends to this day are my Ellis girlfriends. The experiences you share together at Ellis are formative. While you may each go in different directions, remember the times you have shared together. My high school friends continue to be an important source of support in my life. 

Can you share a time in your life when you have been particularly brave or bold?
医学院毕业后, the process of getting a spot in a residency (or specialty training) is a match. 每个学生在一个特定的项目中被匹配. After starting my residency, I realized I wanted to change my specialty track. 为了这样做, I had to withdraw from my program without a guarantee that I would be accepted into the program of my choice. Had I not been accepted, I would have been left without a specialty training position. It was a nerve-wracking time but the process taught me that it was important to pursue my dreams and also that taking the longer route isn’t always a bad idea. 

We often talk about girls developing their voice at Ellis, what does that mean to you? 你如何使用你的声音?
Ellis teaches girls to develop their own interests and pursue them. 对我来说, Ellis helped me develop a framework for how to learn new things that I was able to apply throughout my education. As a result, I felt that I could develop goals and a plan to achieve them. I think Ellis also helps you feel confident in your opinion. The open and lively discussions we would have in our classes prepared me to feel comfortable speaking up in college lecture halls or medical conferences.  

你在澳门新葡新京官方学到的最重要的一课是什么?
Ellis encouraged me to ask questions and this skill continues to help me today. I think feeling comfortable asking questions is critical to learning. 通过提问, you also show others that you are interested and care which can help build trust.  

你怎样度过你的空闲时间?
我的两个儿子(一个4岁，一个5岁)让我时刻保持警惕. I enjoy being outdoors with them—biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. 我也喜欢阅读、烹饪和旅行.

你会用三个词来形容你自己吗?
动机. 勤劳的. 有爱心的.