An Ethical Reformation of the United States Kidney Transplant System
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On campus, I founded an ethics and social interest discussion group that focuses on addressing and facilitating discussion about relevant ethical issues in the current medical community. Next year I am pursuing a dual masters in Bioethics and Genetic Counseling at Northwestern University. Following my time at Northwestern I hope to enter medical school. My specific interests surround infertility and issues in maternal and fetal medicine.
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