  {"id":126822,"date":"2023-09-25T09:34:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/?page_id=126822"},"modified":"2023-09-25T09:36:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:36:22","slug":"program-overview-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/pre-medical-program\/program-overview-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Overview &amp; Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-band-small lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/tamara-beckford.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/tamara-beckford.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Tamara Beckford, class of &apos;01 \/ &apos;03\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>What&#8217;s a piece of advice you&#8217;d like to give to aspiring doctors and medical professionals at 麻豆传媒在线?<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&#8220;<em>I use the word tenacity a lot. If a career as a medical professional is something you truly want, <strong>you have to be tenacious<\/strong>. There will be times where you&#8217;ll be tired and ready to give up. If this is truly your passion, tenacity will be the thing that keeps you on track.<\/em>&#8221;\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dr. Tamara Beckford &#8217;01\/03 BS\/MS Biology, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/health-careers-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Careers Program<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGraduate Assistant and Graduate Student Commencement Speaker in 2003<br \/>\nCurrently: Board Certified Emergency Physician in Texas and CEO of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urcaringdocs.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">URCaringDocs.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Major Programs at 麻豆传媒在线 that emphasize the natural and behavioral sciences include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/biochemistry-bs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Biochemistry<\/a>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/biology-bs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/chemistry-bs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/exercise-science\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Exercise Science<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/medical-humanities-ba\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Humanities<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/molecular-biology-bs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Molecular Biology<\/a>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/nutrition-and-food-science\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Nutrition and Food Science<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/physics-premedical-concentration-bs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Physics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/public-health\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Health<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div><br \/>\nBy participating in specialized courses and activities focused on your personal goals, you will be part of a thriving student community with common interests. 麻豆传媒在线 alumni who are currently working in medical careers are also a valuable resources for information about what&#8217;s ahead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band-small lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/yuri-jadotte.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/yuri-jadotte.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Yuri Jadotte Class of &apos;06\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>What does the future of medicine look like to you, and why should up and coming students pursue that?<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&#8220;<em>If you really want to make a difference in terms of peoples&#8217; health and well-being, <strong>there&#8217;s never been a better time to do that.<\/strong> You can pursue that on multiple levels. A surgeon, for example, that&#8217;s great. What&#8217;s exciting now is that if you want to have a physician&#8217;s insight and also combine that with policy-making to improve public health and societal well-being, you can do that.<\/em>&#8221;\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dr. Yuri Jadotte &#8217;06 BS Molecular Biology, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/health-careers-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Careers Program<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCurrently: Preventative medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Family Population and Preventive Medicine at the Stony Brook School of Medicine\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are many <strong>clubs and organizations<\/strong> throughout campus that encompass various facets of interest for those interested in medical fields including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li>American Association for University Women<\/li>\n<li>American Medical Student Association (AMSA)<\/li>\n<li>Association for Women in Science<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/global-medical-brigade\">Global Medical Brigades<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/biology-club\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Biology Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/chemistry-club\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Chemistry Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/emergency-medical-services-ems\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/physicsclub\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Physics Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/msu-pre-dental-club\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Pre-Dental Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li>麻豆传媒在线 Pre-Medical Club<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/pre-vet-animal-science-club\" rel=\"noopener\">麻豆传媒在线 Pre-Veterinary and Animal Science Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/student-osteopathic-medical-association\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Osteopathic Medical Association (PreSOMA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band-small lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/claudio-fernandez-selfie.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/cchl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/claudio-fernandez-selfie.jpg.0.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Claudio Fernandez, class of &apos;04 \/ &apos;06\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>What were your own influences for considering medical school and your career path?<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&#8220;<em>I was born in Peru and immigrated when I was 13 &#8211; I truly represent the American dream. I&#8217;m 100 percent grateful for the <strong>opportunities that 麻豆传媒在线 has provided for me.<\/strong> The major decisions in my educational journey to become a doctor came from my 麻豆传媒在线 experience. I&#8217;m truly blessed.<\/em>&#8221;\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dr. Claudio Fernandez DO, FACOI, MS, BS &#8217;04 MS &#8217;06 Biology from 麻豆传媒在线<\/strong><br \/>\nCurrently: Emergency Medical Physician in Ft. Lauderdale at West Side Regional Center\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major Programs at 麻豆传媒在线 that emphasize the natural and behavioral sciences include: By participating in specialized courses and activities focused on your personal goals, you will be part of a thriving student community with common interests. 麻豆传媒在线 alumni who are currently working in medical careers are also a valuable resources for information about what&#8217;s ahead. 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