Event Description
This series will be presented by three medical students living with Tourette Syndrome. In this series you will hear a range of information related to the presenter’s childhood experiences, how Tourette Syndrome shaped their decision to become physicians, their experiences as medical students with TS and how personal identities can affect learning and working in the healthcare setting. The third session (happening on November 18) will be interactive and will provide an opportunity for those attending to engage with the presenters!
Key Takeaways
- Hear experiences from individuals with TS who are pursuing careers in healthcare
- Recognize how one’s own identities intersect with being an individual with TS
- Identify support systems and how to best utilize them
Michael Chichioco
Michael Chichioco is a Filipino-American diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and is currently a 1st year medical student at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Michael graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Psychology. Michael first showed symptoms of Tourette Syndrome when he was 5 years old, and he was diagnosed at the age of 14. Michael has been involved with the Tourette Association of America for many years as a Youth Ambassador (2014) and Rising Leader (2019). He is a passionate advocate for Tourette Syndrome and has presented at numerous venues such as KQED Radio, TEDx, various elementary/middle schools and universities across the country. As a future medical physician, he is interested in exploring the fields of Neurology and Pediatrics, and also hopes to dedicate his career towards addressing health disparities for individuals with TS and disabilities. Through his career and through public speaking/advocacy, he strives to encourage individuals with TS and disabilities to embrace their differences and see them as a strength.
Jeremy Rosenbaum
Jeremy Rosenbaum is a second-year medical student with Tourette Syndrome at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Prior to attending medical school, he graduated cum laude from California State University, Chico with a B.S. in exercise physiology and a minor in chemistry. As a member of Chico’s honors program, Jeremy conducted research investigating the influence and mechanisms of Tourette comorbidities on severe bouts of tics. He presented this research at TIC-CON 2023. Jeremy aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon and is currently engaged in research investigating the impact of psychiatric comorbidities on the treatment and health outcomes for people undergoing surgery for thoracic malignancies.
Kevin Liu
Kevin Liu is a second-year medical student with Tourette Syndrome at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. As a first-generation Asian-American growing up in rural-esque Upstate New York, he has had unique experiences adapting to the challenges posed by Tourette while simultaneously navigating hostile environments created by prevalent interpersonal racism. Kevin graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in Philosophy, and he is currently pursuing a M.D. from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. Kevin aspires to become a neurosurgeon and is currently conducting clinical research on neurosurgical techniques used to treat psychological disorders, such as depression and OCD.
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