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\"\"Tell us a little bit about yourself.<\/em>
\nI have been an assistant professor within the Geriatrics department at UVA for two years and have been co-clerkship director of the UVA SOM Geriatrics Clerkship this past year. I was born in Vancouver B.C. Canada, grew up in Seattle, WA, and am a stereotypical Northwesterner. I love a good rainy day, drink more coffee than I\u2019d like to admit and enjoy being by the water. I now live in Charlottesville with my wonderful boyfriend Jeff, who is a neurosurgery resident at UVA, our two dogs, and a cat.<\/p>\n

Why Healthcare?<\/em>
\nI pursued medicine as a result of personal experiences with my mother, who struggled with severe depression in my childhood. I grew to understand how health conditions impact patients\u2019 lives and the lives of their families and wanted to translate this understanding into a career. I ultimately subspecialized in geriatrics as a result of several superb physician mentors who I had the privilege of working with in medical school. They were wonderful models for how empathic physician-educators can make a substantial impact on the care of our elders.<\/p>\n

\"\"What brought you to Charlottesville?<\/em>
\nI spent eight wonderful years in Rochester, MN, as part of my training but needed to escape the sub-zero winters! Charlottesville seemed like a good place to do that.<\/p>\n

What excites you about your work?<\/em>
\nI became a geriatrician because I love interacting with elderly patients; this continues to be one of the best parts of my job. I have a wonderful panel of patients with eclectic backgrounds, skills, and hobbies and I am always learning from them. It has truly been a privilege to serve as their physician. As an educator, I love it when students have an “ah-ha” moment during our time together! Their enthusiasm and positive energy help drive my work every day.<\/p>\n

\"\"Proudest\/greatest achievement outside the professional realm?<\/em>
\nHelping my parents purchase their first home.<\/p>\n

Next life?<\/em>
\nI\u2019d become a potter or a quilter. Maybe both.<\/p>\n

What are you usually doing on the weekend?<\/em>
\nJeff and I usually spend time with the dogs and playing board games. When I have downtime on my own, I love to sew even though I am not very skilled yet. Picking out fabric combinations for quilts is one of my favorite parts.<\/p>\n

How did you meet your partner?<\/em>
\nWe met in medical school over eight years ago and have been inseparable ever since.<\/p>\n

\"\"Favorite vacation\/activity spot?<\/em>
\nBeing anywhere in Hawaii. The laid back “Island Time” is a cure for anything.<\/p>\n

Most admired person, and why?<\/em>
\nMy parents. They fled Vietnam during the war when they were 22 y\/o and ended up in a Malaysian refugee camp before being sponsored to immigrate to Canada. They successfully raised two kids on their own, despite having limited education and resources. I derive much of my strength from them.<\/p>\n

Best advice anyone ever gave you?<\/em>
\nConcerning work-related inbox messages: “only touch one message once.” In other words, once you open a message, handle it immediately instead of leaving it for “when I have more time.” I was once told that a physician\u2019s inbox is like the Bermuda Triangle, you can get lost in it forever.<\/p>\n

What about you would surprise us?<\/em>
\nMy guilty pleasure is binge-watching reality cooking competition shows. I\u2019ve watched more than I\u2019d like to admit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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