Carol Tran is from Charlotte, NC. Growing up in the Asian American community, she worked as an interpreter in urban health clinics and observed the lack of mental health awareness and resources. Compelled to pursue psychiatry, she plans to gain a deeper understanding of health disparities in various cultures.
“The FIRST program has been incredible and extremely affirming for my passion in psychiatry. This past summer, I worked with clinicians as an active member of a treatment team for patients with schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Early clinical exposure has been fundamental in contextualizing multiple organ systems and building my confidence as a future physician.”
