Kayla
Talebi
Medical student
Rosalind Franklin University
Kayla Talebi is a second-year medical student at Rosalind Franklin University’s Chicago Medical School. She is involved in Mini Medical School, providing healthcare exposure to children in an effort to increase engagement and inclusion. She earned a Bachelors in Public Health from the University of Florida and previously worked in community settings through the Florida Department of Health through programs aimed at providing access to care in rural and underserved areas.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Mini Medical School through Rosalind Franklin University, in combination with the CPASS Foundation and North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) is an innovative program that allows underrepresented students in Lake County, IL from 4th-6th grade to learn medical topics directly from medical students in a hands on manner, and teaches students about various careers within healthcare. This program is run by students at Rosalind Franklin University, who teach the lessons themselves, and is supported by faculty and staff. Caregivers play a large role in guiding and shaping their child’s future.…