Hannah Sylvester

B.A. Health Sciences and Biology
Class of 2019 |
  • Biology
  • Health Sciences
Biology , Health Sciences
Hannah Sylvester

About

I majored in Health Sciences and Biology at Carroll and will begin medical school this fall. Adding my Health Sciences major helped me be successful in my medical school acceptance process for two main reasons! In my Health Sciences courses, I gained a greater understanding of healthcare in general- from public health to health policy and everything in between. This meant that during the creation of my personal statement and in medical school interviews, I could demonstrate that I understood not just natural sciences, but the complex world of health disparities, nutrition, and health insurance.

Another benefit was the time we spent communicating concepts in healthcare during community and class presentations. Public speaking, portfolio building, presentations, and group work are valuable and applicable skills for pre-medical students that we frequently utilize in the Health Sciences program. I found that I grew in my knowledge, professionalism, and communication abilities through my Health Sciences courses and highly recommend pre-medical students add Health Sciences to their degree plans.

Entered Washington State University Medical School in 2021.