Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Meet a Med Student: Cana Brown

Cana Brown

Age: 24

Class: 2026

Hometown: Helena, Alabama

Undergraduate education: B.S. in biomedical sciences, University of South Alabama 

What do you enjoy most about being a medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I love how South encourages students to pursue growth in the classroom, the clinics, and in our personal lives.

Are you involved in any research, organizations or other initiatives at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I worked in the Borchert Lab while in undergrad, during my gap year, and the summer before my first year at the Whiddon College of Medicine. I now serve as treasurer of the Student-Run Free Clinic, social media chair for the Pediatrics Interest Group, a member of the Family Medicine Interest Group, and a member of a Bible study with the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy playing piano, hosting game nights with my friends, getting to see my family, and volunteering with my church's preteen ministry.

What is something unique about you?
I auditioned to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune.