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Missy Begay

Native American physicians and medical students are powerful examples for young people in their communities

Topic:
Role Models
Descriptor:
Native Youth Role Models
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About Missy Begay

Missy Begay is in her fourth year at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico.She is Dine' from the Blackrock (Tsezhin) community near Canyon de Chelly, Arizona and is of the Towering House (Kiyaa'aanii) clan born for the Black Streak through Forest (Tsinaajinii) clan. She received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stanford University. She is president of the Association of Native American Medical Students. Her priority issues for ANAMS this year include: strengthening our ANAMS membership base and support network, and coordinating ANAMS events which shed light on the unique challenges Native communities face in dealing with health inequities. She hopes to pursue a career in Internal Medicine/Primary Care and would love to work with my hometown community someday.

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Hometown

Black Rock, New Mexico

Occupation

Fourth year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Region

Southwest