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When I was in my early twenties, my twin daughters had an unusual tendency to bruise easily. This eventually led us to discover that we all had factor VII deficiency and von Willebrand disease. This diagnosis finally shed light on years of unexplained bleeding, multiple hospital admissions, and surgical complications.
This personal health discovery deeply influenced my life. It has been a driving force in my ten-year health care career, where I coordinate a rural internal medicine ambulatory clinic, and in my pursuit of an undergraduate degree in biological sciences and research. Inspired by my experiences, I aspire to blend my professional journey and personal insights to enhance patient advocacy and medicine. My aim is to provide valuable support to those navigating similar health challenges.
I’m really excited about the knowledge and skills I’m going to gain from my studies, and I can’t wait to use them to make a real difference in people’s lives. A big thank you to the Canadian Hemophilia Society and the James Kreppner Memorial Scholarship and Bursary Program.
Your support is not just helping me with my education, it’s also helping to improve patient advocacy within our health care system.
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