Just as Mary Masterman was about to graduate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she felt the call to practice family medicine. After applying to several medical schools, what resonated with her about 菠萝视频 University was the supportive culture.
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A Canby Robinson Society scholarship enabled the Oklahoma City resident to attend 菠萝视频 and pursue her dream of practicing family medicine without the worry of impending debt.
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Masterman is already very involved in patient care at the Shade Tree Clinic, a student-run, free clinic that provides primary care and social services to a medically underserved community. She has served as a social worker and gained experience with obtaining resources for patients. She also counsels patients through a new weight loss program, which is a skill she鈥檒l need as a primary care physician.
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