Michala Patterson Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

- Consults with other executive officers throughout the year planning events and meetings - Manages all logistical operations of the organization and executes the daily functions of the executive board- Maintains all written and electronic correspondence to members, health professionals, and campus groups

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

- Simulates a clinical "case" to help evaluate medical students in communicating with patients, practicing empathy, and diagnosing illnesses - Studies illnesses and diagnosing skills to effectively prepare for cases

- Writes articles about important issues in the field of health humanities - Interviews influential figures in medical humanity education and the narrative medicine sectorExample articles can be given upon request.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

- Provide high-quality customer service to library patrons- Learn and maintain a thorough knowledge of the MRC and general UNC Library collections, websites, and physical spaces- Diffuse tense situations with library users and direct these patrons and/or their suggestions and complaints to the correct person/department

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Asthma's phenotype in an individual is formed by the simultaneous interactions of numerous genes and countless environmental exposures. In the Kelada lab in the UNC Medical Genetics Department, I work to reveal genetic drivers of asthma remodeling in the chronic mouse model in order to understand how the disease can be treated more effectively.

- Creates a book list each semester under a chosen theme in the medical field - Oversees meetings to encourage discourse on topics like medical education, the role of the physician, and social determinants of health- Encourages interdisciplinary and critical thinking on the topics of today's health issues in fellow pre-medical students through related literature

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Provided medical care and support to disabled individuals of the Chapel Hill area - Administered medication and assist in all daily activities such as personal grooming, meals, and community involvements- Continues to serve as an ally and advocate for the disabled community

Spartanburg, South Carolina

- Provided assistance to hospital physicians and other staff during 12 hour shifts, including communicating with patients and analyzing medical records.- Gained over 300 hours of experience in the professional medical field

Spartanburg, South Carolina

- Built community awareness and enhanced leadership skills by attending monthly conferences with other leaders in the school district- Represented needs in the community and schools to the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce- Connected sectors of the community through on site visits to public schools, community services organizations, and hospitals

(B.S.) Biology And (B.A.) Global Studies: Global Health And Environment In Latin America, Biology, General, Senior (3.94)

Activities and Societies: President of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Vice President of Alpha Epsilon Delta (UNC's Honors Pre-Health.

High School Diploma, 4.0

Activities and Societies: STEM Alumni from the 2016 Cohort, Junior Leadership Spartanburg Ambassador, Co-Founder of the Bethel United.