FQHC Track Resident: Prospect Hill
Hello! My name is Lauren Huguley and I am from Alabama! I grew up in a smaller city outside of Birmingham, AL (Chelsea, AL). I spent my undergraduate years at a small liberal arts institution, Birmingham-Southern College in the heart of Birmingham. Here I studied Chemistry and minored in religion while also participating in the honors college program through which I explored various other arts and humanities classes. During college I had the opportunity to participate in the SHECP scholars’ program that brings together students across the country and places them in summer internships for various nonprofits and organizations. I worked at a free medical clinic in Roanoke, VA (Bradley Free Clinic) where I witnessed the power of accessible and full scope healthcare in a primary care setting.
After obtaining my bachelor’s degree in chemistry, I stayed in Birmingham and attended the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. From an early point in medical school, I had a strong interest in primary care, specifically family medicine in rural and underserved communities. I participated in a program called, CU2RE (Comprehensive Urban Underserved and Rural Experience) which was a new program at the time created to promote interest and exposure to family medicine. I gained early clinical exposure and spent time with my cohort diving into some of the social and structural challenges that face our patients as they navigate the healthcare setting. During medical school I also enjoyed being involved with our peer educator program and teaching assistant roles, community health education outreach opportunities at mobile clinics and health fairs, research regarding exercise is medicine and barriers to access, and international work providing medical care in rural settings. I am so grateful for these experiences and opportunities and all the peers and mentors that I had the privilege to work alongside.
Now as a current UNC Family Medicine Resident, I am so excited and honored to provide care in the setting of Prospect Hill FQHC. I am passionate about advocating for primary care access in rural settings and have interests in lifestyle medicine and preventative care, outpatient procedures and POCUS, prenatal care and women’s health, medical Spanish and international health, and geriatric care. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to grow and learn from the wonderful faculty here at UNC who model excellent and full scope care in their communities.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dog. We love to explore the outdoors and travel together. I also enjoy cooking, baking, reading, spending time with family and friends and exploring local restaurants and farmer’s markets!
