Ep32: Medical School & Disability Advocacy In Health Care - Kate Panzer

Ilona and Joy welcome guest Kate Panzer, who is a 2nd-year medical student at the University of Michigan. Kate followed the pre-med track at the University of Pennsylvania as an undergrad where she developed an interest in disability health through learning American Sign Language (ASL). She is now integrating her interest in disability health into her experience in medical school.

Key Takeaways:

• The pre-med track in undergrad
• The decision to take two gap years before med school
• Why Kate ended up taking 4 semesters of ASL
• From theory to hands-on learning with physicians
• Getting to see medicine in different environments
• How Kate balances the rigor of medical school with social life
• Exploring disability advocacy in health care
• The importance of keeping an open mind throughout college

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