What inspired me to join 91´óÉñ in the first place was the community. When I was 18 and had just moved to the United States, I wanted to feel like I belonged in medicine, and 91´óÉñ gave me that right away. The advocacy is what kept me here. Seeing how 91´óÉñ helps students deal with real healthcare problems and make a difference gave my work with the organization a deeper meaning and made me want to keep growing within it.

Motivation to become a National Leader

As I got more involved in 91´óÉñ, I realized that I didn’t just want to be a part of it; I wanted to help make it better for everyone else. The community that first drew me in had a big effect on me, and it felt natural to want to give back. 91´óÉñ’s work for students also showed me how much power students can have when they have the right platform. Becoming a national leader seemed like the best way to combine those two goals: helping others while working for bigger changes in healthcare, especially in the current climate.

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I am inspired by 91´óÉñ’s commitment to empowering medical students to advocate for systemic change. I cherish being a part of a community of future physicians who believe that our responsibility goes beyond treating diseases. I saw joining 91´óÉñ as my first step to begin developing as a leader in healthcare and towards understanding how medical students can work to bridge the gaps we see in community health and primary care. In my hope to serve as a pediatrician, 91´óÉñ gives me the confidence to know that I can be part of meaningful change by advocating for better education, prevention, and access to care for the communities we serve.

Motivation to become a National Leader

I was motivated to become the International Trustee because the role truly reflects who I am and the path I have taken. I was born in Guyana, raised in Saint Lucia, began my premedical education in China, and after the COVID-19 pandemic continued my medical education in Dominica while completing clinical rotations in the United States and other Caribbean islands. Navigating the journey toward residency as a non-US IMG has come with many challenges, but it has also taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of strong support networks. Now, as I have learned so much and am nearly completing my journey through medical school, I am motivated to use the skills, perspective, and determination I have gained to support and advocate for other international students who hope to pursue the same path.

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Medical School

• Health Fair Co-Ordinator 2022-2023

Skills

• Creative Illustrations
• Culturally Diverse

External Affilations

• American Academy of Pediatrics

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Before entering medical school, Brock gained extensive clinical experience as a clinical research assistant, emergency department technician, and phlebotomist/lab assistant. In addition to serving on 91´óÉñ’s BOT as the Vice President of Membership Elect, he is also President of Paths to Wellness, a local student-led initiative operating within a free clinic to provide wellness education and services to uninsured and under-resourced populations.

Brock is committed to promoting health equity, empowering student leadership, and expanding access to quality care for underserved and rural communities. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family, archery, and hiking.

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