Contributing Writer
University of Rwanda - College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Darius is a medical student at University of Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda, class of 2029. He enjoys reading, writing and talking with friends in his free time. After graduating medical school, Darius would like to pursue a career in clinical oncology.
When I was a child, I lost my grandpa to cancer. I used to promise him that I would become a health care provider and heal him, but unfortunately he passed away when I was in twelfth grade. Later, I joined medical school at the University of Rwanda, where I became involved in student-led research, health promotion practices and knowledge measurement.
Throughout my training, I’ve observed the shortcomings and strengths of the health care system from the perspective of the next generation of physicians. Lack of emphasis on preventative care put Americans at risk even before COVID-19 hit our shores.
In 2012, Target’s marketing team was attacked: first by an enraged father, then by a storm of reporters and finally by social media. His daughter received a mail advertisement focused on baby-related products.
Contributing Writer
Meharry Medical College
Jordan Baechle is a second-year medical student at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee who is interested in surgical oncology. In 2013, Jordan graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. Jordan’s previous research experience spans the stages of drug development at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he is currently analyzing tumor resection clinical outcomes. His primary interests focus on product development, health disparities in oncology, and metabolic interactions in tumor micro-environments.
