David Velasquez, MD, MBA, MPP
PGY-1 Internal Medicine
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Harvard Medicine
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Join us for an extraordinary and inspiring workshop featuring Dr. David Velasquez, who overcame homelessness to achieve historic success at Harvard. Dr. Velasquez, now a resident physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, made history as the first individual to earn graduate degrees from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a passionate advocate for healthcare access for vulnerable populations will motivate and empower you to overcome any obstacles on your path to medicine. In this workshop, Dr. Velasquez will share his personal story of resilience, discuss his work across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and offer invaluable advice on how to pursue a successful medical career, no matter the challenges you face. Whether you’re a community college or university student, this is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who has defied the odds and is committed to making a difference in healthcare. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and learn how to turn adversity into achievement.
About the Speaker:
David Velasquez is an internal medicine/primary care resident physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He holds the distinction of being the first person in history to have obtained graduate degrees from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and delivery for vulnerable populations. David is a passionate advocate for these communities, contributing to the discourse through his writing and research, which have been featured in prominent publications such as The Boston Globe, Scientific American, STAT, Health Affairs, JAMA Health Forum, the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, and others. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Human Biology. Raised in Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley of California, David is also the son of immigrants.
Register for Free:
What: Against All Odds: Inspiring Journey from Homelessness to Harvard Medicine, Business, and Public Policy
Who: Chris Hobson , Head of Student Recruitment, Royal Veterinary College
When: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
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