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#21 Changing Course: A Student’s Journey From Science to Healthcare

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Alec Wheeler

Alec Wheeler

On this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy Douglas sits down with her son, Alec, a student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Alec talks with Tracy about his decision to pursue a degree in medicine at a “non-traditional” age, the sacrifices a medical student has to make, and his passions in the field. Tracy and Alec also candidly chat about what new doctors look for in employers.


Posted On December 15, 2023

Posted By CommonHealth

Posted In Black Doctors

Tagged future employment medical student medical student journey trans health care

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