Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Meet a Med Student: Kara Nix

Kara Nix

Age: 23

Class of: 2025

Hometown: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Undergraduate institution and degree earned: University of North Alabama, B.S. in industrial hygiene and chemistry

What do you enjoy most about being a medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I enjoy the smaller class sizes and how it breeds more camaraderie and collaboration between students instead of competition. 

Are you involved in any research, organizations or other initiatives at the College of Medicine?
I am currently a Primary Care Pathway Scholar, one of our class Wellness Officers, fundraising chair for the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Interest Group, and part of the Culinary Medicine and Lifestyle Interest Group. The past two semesters, I've also volunteered at weekly English classes through Dwell Mobile. 

What are your interests and hobbies?
I love anything outdoors, especially running in new places and hiking cool trails. Also, scoping out the next best iced almond milk latte is a favorite (albeit expensive) pastime of mine. 

What is something unique about you?
I ran a full marathon while in college (spoiler alert: it hurt).