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Biography

As a graduate of Bellefonte High School, I adored the community in which I was raised and decided to stay nearby, attending Juniata College in Huntingdon Pennsylvania.  In college I developed a passion for the Sciences and earned a degree in Molecular Biology.  During my four years as an undergraduate, I was able study Forensic Science with the Pennsylvania State Police, and participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Honors Internship program, working in the DNA Unit.  Prior to graduating, I spent two years researching a yeast model of HIV, culminating in presentation at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research.  Realizing I enjoyed the investigation of Forensic Science, the pursuit of knowledge involved in research, and working with people, I concluded that medicine encompasses everything I wanted in a career, and more.

After graduating from Juniata College, I began medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in the fall of 1999.  While at PCOM, I was able to rotate through numerous medical specialties, at different locations including rural, urban, and suburban communities.  After completing these clinical rotations I decided to pursue a career in Family Medicine.  It has always been my desire to care for families across generations, and to serve as a resource to the community, who will be both approachable and accessible.   Now, my journey has come full circle as I begin the final chapter of my medical education in central Pennsylvania.

Areas of Professional Interest

Women’s Health:  Menopause, Maternity, Self-image, and Adolescent Medicine

Areas of Personal Interest

Running, Hiking, Camping, Anything outdoors