Author: J. Andres Hernandez

J. Andres Hernandez (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine


Andres is a fourth year medical student and dual degree M.B.A. student at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and The Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA class of 2020. In 2015, he graduated as Valedictorian from University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science. He enjoys sports, working out with his friends, and playing with his two cats. After graduating medical school, Andres will be pursuing a career in plastic surgery.




Embracing Alphabet Soup: The Importance of Dual-Degree Programs in Medical Education and Health Care

As medical students, we marvel at the endless combinations of letters often embroidered on white coats representing physicians’ degrees and association affiliations: MD, MBBS, DO, PhD, MSc, MBA, MPH, MPP, MS, MTR, JD, MSHP and so on. This “alphabet soup” represents the important diversity that exists in our profession.

J. Andres Hernandez (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine


Andres is a fourth year medical student and dual degree M.B.A. student at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and The Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA class of 2020. In 2015, he graduated as Valedictorian from University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science. He enjoys sports, working out with his friends, and playing with his two cats. After graduating medical school, Andres will be pursuing a career in plastic surgery.