Here, we share the educational journeys of seven current and former students at Mount Sinai’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Learn what they are studying and how they will use their degree as they explore new paths and careers.
Medical Student Takes Detour to Understand the Potential of Artificial Intelligence
“I envision myself becoming an ambassador between the clinical side and the engineers and technicians who are on the development side, or even developing tools myself. Either way, my goal is to be on the forefront of harnessing AI for the benefit of dementia patients.”
Aleta Murphy, MSBS: How a Brother With Autism Started a Mount Sinai Graduate Student on a Scientific Journey
“Mount Sinai appealed to me because of the strong focus on biology as it relates to human diseases and medicine.”
Briana Bell, MPH, Came to Mount Sinai for a Master of Public Health and Discovered a World of Research Opportunities
“I was also drawn [to Mount Sinai] by the extensive research experience of the program’s directors…their expertise and mentorship have been very beneficial for me.”
Jeannys Nnemnbeng, MD, RRT, MSCR: On the Road to Becoming a Physician-Scientist With a Master of Science in Clinical Research
“I was looking for a program with a very specific focus on clinical research, and I knew Mount Sinai was top-notch, which meant I would have a very strong foundation for achieving my goal of becoming a physician-scientist in internal medicine.”
Rosemary Espinal, BSN, RN: An ICU Nurse Enrolls in the Master of Science in Health Care Delivery Leadership Program To Bring New Perspectives to Patient Quality and Safety
“I want to use what I have learned to provide excellent care from a new perspective, address the disparities my mother faced as a non-English-speaking immigrant, and guide the next generation of nurses to high standards of quality and safety for our patients.”
A Robust Immunotherapy Program and a Highly Collaborative Environment for Research Draws Matthew Brown to the Master of Science in Clinical Research Program
“The potential to have a significant impact in improving patient outcomes and expanding the range of therapeutic options available to patients is what excites me.”
Tina Aswani Omprakash: A Journey From Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient, to Patient Advocate, to Master of Public Health Student
“I gained a knowledge base that expanded my understanding of the disease and gave me insights to approach public health not just from my own personal experience but from a broader health care perspective.”