1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.   My name is Ashley and I attend University of North Georgia with a Major in Biology. I love animals, spending time with friends and family, and helping others. It is my dream to become a Medical Scientist and research Autoimmune diseases like MS. It is also my goal to make a positive impact on the world by traveling to different countries and pursuing Medical Missions.

2. Who was your favorite teacher in school and how did he or she impact you?  My favorite teacher was my 5th grade teacher. I wasn’t a very good student when it came to Math and Science. My teacher Ms. J encouraged me. She told me that I was intelligent and that I can be whatever I want to be. This really impacted me to work hard and improve my grades.

3. When did you first decide you wanted to become a doctor and why?  It all happened when my Grandfather was dying. I was 8 years old when my Grandfather passed. He was like a father to me since my own wasn’t around that much. I used to help take care of him along with my Grandmother. That’s when I knew that I wanted to be a Doctor. I loved the feeling of caring for someone. I got interested in Medical Sciences when my Sister got Diagnosed with MS in 2015. I grew more intrigued with Autoimmune diseases and how they show up in the body. There is no cure for MS, and there are multiple explanations of how it starts.

4. What area of medicine are you interested in? Medical Sciences, Global Science, and Pediatrics. I am interested in all three categories.

5. What’s the coolest experience you’ve had so far on your premedical journey?  I had a little research experience from my Chemistry professor a year ago. He taught me about different skills such as pipetting.

6. What is your favorite book?  My favorite book is Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson. It’s the Autobiography of the famous Pediatric Neurosurgeon. Him and I seem to have several things in common. He empowers me to become a Doctor after reading his story.

7. Tell us one thing interesting about you that most people don’t know.   Most people don’t know that I can sing. I also love to listen to music. Opera is my favorite! I listen to it while I do my class work.

8. What do you like most about PreMed STAR?  I really enjoy interacting with people who have similar goals and dreams to mine. I also like coming together as a online community and encouraging others. It’s hard when your by yourself trying to figure out your path to Medicine. It can get overwhelming, if you don’t no where to begin. But with PreMed STAR, it gives you relief to know that there are others in similar situations. We are all figuring out this Medical journey together!!

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