Department of French & Italian Achievement Award, 2023
From French to Family Medicine
Studying French at the UA, Dr. Rachel Stringer (BA French and Women's Studies) learned more than just a language - she learned a new way of viewing the world. Dr. Stringer attended medical school at the UA before completing her residency in Family Medicine at Offutt Air Force Base. She is currently stationed in Alaska, where she serves as medical director for the Family Health Clinic and Ambulance Service in addition to providing care for military beneficiaries. Come learn how her background in the Humanities has been helping her in her trajectory.
"Studying other cultures and languages strengthened my ability to empathize, understand, and communicate with my patients and develop effective therapeutic relationships." -Dr. Rachel Stringer, BA French 2012.
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Where: Main Library, ILC Room 112
