Author: Chase Mallory

Chase Mallory Chase Mallory (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Chase is a third-year medical student at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida class of 2022. In 2018 he graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Health Science and a minor study in Spanish. He enjoys hiking, rock climbing, playing the piano, and working on his chess game in his free time. After graduating medical school Chase plans to pursue a career in Urology.




Drivers of Disease, Hidden in Plain Sight

Published by Chase Mallory

If there is one thing I have learned, it is that what we, the medical providers, think is important may not necessarily be the priority of the patient. We want to know: why are your sugars uncontrolled? How is your diet? Have you been able to take your metformin? However, for the patient, these things are often trivial. The patient wants to know: how will I be able to afford these medications with my part-time job? How am I expected to see a specialist without insurance? Should I be going outside to exercise, or will I contract coronavirus? I am stressed that my son doesn’t have access to the internet to complete his homework. I need to secure groceries, but I lack transportation right now. The list goes on.

Chase Mallory Chase Mallory (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Chase is a third-year medical student at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida class of 2022. In 2018 he graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Health Science and a minor study in Spanish. He enjoys hiking, rock climbing, playing the piano, and working on his chess game in his free time. After graduating medical school Chase plans to pursue a career in Urology.