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Alumni Stories: Christianna Belt

College of Graduate Studies, Biomedical Sciences Program, Class of 2022

  • IL - Downers Grove
"Midwestern University has taught me the importance of clinical based research and I hope to someday apply this insight to finding the best suited treatment therapies for my patients."
Christianna Belt, Biomedical Sciences Student, Class of 2022

The following is an interview from when Christianna was a student in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University.

Hometown:
East St. Louis, Illinois

Undergraduate Degree:
Spelman College, B.S. in Biology

What inspired you to pursue a healthcare career?
I have always loved animals, and as a kid I had hoped to be a veterinarian someday. It wasn't until my father was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease that I believed I could be a physician and help people. That was my first introduction to a hands-on, medical-related experience. After my father’s kidney transplant, I was able to record my father's vitals and tend to his surgical wounds. Seeing my father heal with my help is what inspired me to pursue a healthcare career.

How did your background and history factor into your career choice?
I am the first in my family to pursue a healthcare degree. Growing up in an impoverished area, in conjunction with a family history of illness, has helped outline my career choice.

Why did you decide to attend Midwestern University?
I decided to attend Midwestern University to enhance my medical school application by adding research experience to my resume. The University is also a short, four-hour drive away from home.

What about a Midwestern University education do you want to carry forward in your career?
Midwestern University has taught me the importance of clinical based research and I hope to someday apply this insight to finding the best suited treatment therapies for my patients.

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