ElevateMeD Scholar: Shanice Walcott
Meet Shanice Walcott
ElevateMeD Scholar 2021-2022
Shanice Walcott shares her journey to medicine, the challenges she faced and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Interview conducted by: Keiona Eady, @TheAuthenticMessenger
Video editing by: Deanna Reid, @TheSocialPhotog
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Medical Education: Nova Southeastern University
Undergraduate Education: University of Florida in Psychology
Current Career Plan: Adolescent and Child Psychiatrist
Specialty Interest: Medical Specialty
I am most proud of my service to the community during the pandemic.
You might be surprised to know that I love the outdoors. (camping, hiking, bicycling etc.)
ElevateMeD is… an intervention to address the issue of a lack of diversity in medicine. It provides opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds to serve as the next leaders in the field of medicine by breaking down financial barriers and empowering students.