How parental support, privilege and early exposure to global health shaped her career choice and what parents can learn about raising independent children
Jennifer’s interest in medicine began long before medical school. In a 2020 interview with Sidelines Magazine, she recalled growing up around conversations about global health, including childhood mortality, polio and HIV/AIDS. Her parents’ work exposed her to problems that affected people far beyond their immediate surroundings. She also drew inspiration from her paediatrician, who showed…