UNIVERSITY TRACK RESIDENT<\/p>\n
Hey, everyone! My name is Maya, and I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. I moved to the United States in 2015 to complete my bachelor\u2019s degree at Vanderbilt University, followed by medical school at Meharry Medical College. Between training, I took two gap years to pursue my passion for psychology research, focusing on how social factors shape the way we communicate. That work reinforced my love for primary care, where the cornerstone is mastering the effectiveness of communication and language while addressing chronic needs.<\/p>\n
Family Medicine at UNC has always stood out to me as a place where medicine is best practiced at the intersection of strong patient relationships and continuous academic growth. The program\u2019s dedication to both clinical excellence and exploration made it a dream fit for me, and I am beyond grateful to be part of this professional family. What truly excites me most about residency is the opportunity to build long-lasting bonds with my patients, learn from my dedicated co-residents and faculty, and advocate for underrepresented populations.<\/p>\n
My interests include lifestyle medicine, reproductive health education, and global health. Long-term, I plan to return to Jamaica to serve my community and help strengthen preventive care, all while empowering patients to take an active role in their health.<\/p>\n
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our gentle giant of a Rottweiler, Jet, and our friends and family. Most proud devotions are playing tennis, indulging in The Sims, and trying new foods in the triangle area (Find me on Yelp!).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"