Former Track Star Navigates Hurdles of Medical School
My Journey to Medical School Video Series features Jeanine Williams, MS2 at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Jeanine Williams, MS-2
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Why do you want to be a doctor?
“My mom was going through abdominal pains that were being undiagnosed. She was one of those cases that kept getting slipped through the cracks. Once she was diagnosed, I was able to interact with various physicians, and they were helpful. It sparked my interest in medicine and how I can get into the medical field and be a physician like them and being able to help others like my mom.”
Why did you choose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU?
“I picked Burnett School of Medicine at TCU for the focus on integrating clinical practice earlier on. Having the ability to get a head start on being introduced into hospitals and outpatient clinics provides us with early on hands-on experiences.”
What’s one thing your classmates don’t know about you?
“I missed making it on the Jamaican Olympic team by one spot. Despite not making the team, I feel like that was still an accomplishment considering all the other things I had going on in my life.”
What’s next for you in your medical journey?
“I would love to match into a surgical residency. As of right now I am not sure about which specialty, but I am looking at trauma, vascular or orthopedic.”