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Rachel White, B.A.
Thomas Jefferson University
United States
Rachel White is a second-year medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and received her bachelor degree from Amherst College. She aspires to enter a specialty that prioritizes building long-term relationships with patients and working within an interprofessional team. Rachel is actively involved in research at the Interprofessional Center at Jefferson, where her current project aligns with her passions for disability advocacy and incorporating patients as educators in the medical field. Through her work, she seeks to enhance understanding and collaboration in healthcare while promoting patient-centered approaches that empower diverse voices in medical education and practice.

Presenting at CAB 2025:

Nearly 50% of Americans have chronic illness, a number that is expected to grow. This study explored lessons chronically ill individuals wish to teach healthcare students through an interprofessional program. Themes included person-centered care, communication, and patient experiences, highlighting the importance of patient inclusion in improving healthcare education and outcomes.