Thursday, February 1, 2024

Meet a Med Student: Cade Smelley

Cade Smelley

Age: 23

Class: 2025

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Undergraduate education: B.S. in biology and philosophy, University of South Alabama

What do you enjoy most about being a medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
The Whiddon College of Medicine has provided many opportunities to get involved in research, to volunteer and shadow, and to experience an array of different medical specialties while retaining the camaraderie and hospitality provided by a smaller class size.

Are you involved in any research, organizations or other initiatives at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I have worked on a project with Dr. Tyler McDonald regarding patient-reported outcomes in pediatric fracture care. I enjoy attending the Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group and Bioethics Club meetings and volunteering at the Student-Run Free Clinic.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I love playing the drums and listening to music, playing chess, working out at the rec center, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

What is something unique about you?
I was voted “most likely to be seen air drumming” during high school.