Meet Caroline Gordon from Rhode Island. She attended The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and is a PGY-1 in the Traditional Internal Medicine Residency Program.
What led you to pursue a career in medicine?![]()
My parents are both doctors and they love their jobs so I've been interested from a young age.
What are your goals after you complete residency? Where do you see yourself?
Hard Question! Time will tell!
Why did you choose Yale IMed for your residency?
Everyone is so kind and supportive, from my fellow interns up to the program leadership. I knew I would be very well supported here and that wellness would be a priority while at the same time having amazing educational opportunities and getting to work with some amazing physicians who are leaders in their respective fields.
Describe your experience at Yale IMed in 3 words.
Learning, improving, enjoyable.
What is your fondest memory at Yale thus far?
Pizza with yellow block!
Who has had the greatest influence on you, and why?
My mom and dad.
If you could say anything to your younger self, what would you say?
It's all going to work out so don't worry!
What's a fun fact about you?
I have a golden retriever named Maisy who is the best.
What is one piece of advice you'd give someone who is applying for residency?
Try to meet the residents as best you can (although that will be extra hard this year) and make sure the program leadership is committed to their residents education and happiness.
What have been your biggest challenges and accomplishments since the beginning of the pandemic?
It's been an added challenge to meet new people and maintain social distancing rules but I think the fact that we have managed to is an accomplishment!
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