Welcome to Graduates, an interview series from The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Alumni Association. In this series, we will hear from alumni of The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program about life after the program. We'll discuss careers, hobbies, and life highlights with reflection on how our time as McDermott Scholars affects all these areas. To find out more about The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Alumni Association, visit mcdermott.org.
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Welcome to Graduates, an interview series from The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Alumni Association. In this series, we will hear from alumni of The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program about life after the program. We'll discuss careers, hobbies, and life highlights with reflection on how our time as McDermott Scholars affects all these areas. To find out more about The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Alumni Association, visit mcdermott.org.
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December 10, 2022
Episode 7: Prashant Raghavendran (2008 McDermott Scholar
<p>For Episode 7 of Graduates, Ali talked with Prashant Raghavendran, a 2008 McDermott Scholar and a hematology-oncology fellow at Vanderbilt University. Prashant shares how the care doctors showed for his ailing grandmother motivated his medical pursuits, and he reflects on how his McDermott study abroad experience and McDermott mentors strengthened interpersonal skills which he relies on as a doctor. In discussing his medical training, Prashant reflects on how studying medicine at the UNT Health Science Center informed his holistic perspective on patient health, and he recalls both good and bad aspects of his residency in South Carolina, ultimately looking back at this time with fondness. Ali and Prashant briefly discuss Prashant’s post-fellowship plans before launching into a discussion about a shared passion: music. Prashant talks about how his father introduced him to the guitar, how he explored the performing arts as a McDermott, and how living in Nashville has brought new inspiration to his musical pursuits. Prashant closes with advice for students planning a career in medicine.</p> <p>(Recorded on November 16, 2022)</p> <p>Feedback: <a href="//communications@mcdermott.org" target="_blank">communications@mcdermott.org</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mcdermottalumni" target="_blank">instagram.com/mcdermottalumni</a></p> <p><a href="https://mcdermott.org" target="_blank">mcdermott.org</a></p>
October 25, 2022
Episode 6: John Chan (2015 McDermott Scholar)
<p>For Episode 6 of Graduates, Ali interviews John Chan, a 2015 McDermott Scholar working as an actor in New York City. Ali and John start by discussing John’s first jobs after graduating: working as a software engineer at Amazon and Whole Foods. John shares how his pandemic experiences motivated him to pursue acting and explains why he chose New York City over Los Angeles for starting his acting career. John talks about Asian American representation in the performance arts and how he hopes to contribute to broader representation in the arts. In closing, John shares his advice for others contemplating how to pursue their dreams.</p> <p>To keep up with John’s acting journey, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john.chan.acts/" target="_blank">@john.chan.acts</a>!</p> <p>(Recorded on April 17, 2022)</p> <p>Feedback: <a href="//communications@mcdermott.org" target="_blank">communications@mcdermott.org</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mcdermottalumni/" target="_blank">@mcdermottalumni</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mcdermott.org" target="_blank">mcdermott.org</a></p>
August 19, 2022
Episode 5: Melanie Wallace (2012 McDermott Scholar)
<p>For Episode 5 of Graduates, Ali interviews Melanie Wallace, a 2012 McDermott Scholar working as a product scientist for 23andMe. Melanie discusses how her McDermott experience has shaped her career in biomedical engineering. She recounts how undergraduate research experiences and study abroad led to her spending a year conducting research in Germany on a Fulbright grant. Melanie also reflects on the perspective she gained as a scientist and mentor while completing her PhD at Cornell. Melanie describes the work she does as a product scientist for 23andMe and closes the interview with some advice for navigating career opportunities and finding the right opportunities as a researcher.</p> <p>(Recorded on April 19, 2022)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Feedback: <a href="//communications@mcdermott.org" target="_blank">communications@mcdermott.org</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mcdermottalumni" target="_blank">instagram.com/mcdermottalumni</a></p> <p><a href="https://mcdermott.org" target="_blank">mcdermott.org</a></p>
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