Empathy Was the Perfect Pitch to Attract Student to Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
My Journey to Medical School Video Series features Kailie McGee, MS-3 at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. By Lewis JacksonPhoto
Kailie McGee, MS-3
Hometown: Mesquite, Tx
Why do you want to be a doctor?
“I’ve been in the shoes of the families that we see at the bedside begging for more time with their loved ones. I remember when I was little, I just put all my trust in the physicians and team, and I wanted to be that person for other people.”
Why did you choose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU?
“I chose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU because during the interview I was able to be myself. When they accepted me, I had so much support. I loved getting in clinics early and having the same patients for three years. Everything about the school drew me to it.”
What’s one thing your classmates don’t know about you?
“I have perfect pitch. So basically, any sort of note, I can tell you what note it is. If I hadn’t gone to medical school, I probably would have went to Broadway and tried to make it.”
What’s next for you in your medical journey?
“I’m eager for this next step as we get into the weeds of your specialty. I will be applying Internal Medicine. My dream has always been to be a professor. So, I want to teach and help people and help students. That’s ultimately where I want to end up.”