With a new year upon us, we have a chance to reminisce and reflect on the past. I recently shared a glimpse into my past with Miss America in light of this week's crowning of Miss Virginia, Camille Schrier for the 2020 title. It is so refreshing to see a woman in science representing this national organization: a woman who conducted a science experiment on...

I am overjoyed to announce that starting July 1, 2020, I will be the first-ever Cancer Rehabilitation Fellow Physician in Philadelphia. After years of hard work, hours of studying, countless interviews, thousands of patients, and very little sleep, I am finally taking the next step in my career. Several of you have been asking where I will be next year and...

With all that is happening in the news today, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on our roots. Living in the birthplace of America, surrounded by history, has helped me gain a better understanding of the intricacies of our country, the founding fathers, and the Constitution. When my parents came to visit last week, I wanted to show off...

“I don’t argue, I explain.” - Violet Crawley This was just one of my favorite quotes from the new Downton Abbey movie: Last weekend I surprised my parents with a signature afternoon high tea in true British fashion at the lovely Mary Cassatt Tea Room in the posh Rittenhouse Hotel. Located at the western corner of Rittenhouse Square, the...

Photo Credit: @coryjpopp Happy August everyone! My, my has time flown by. I have been enjoying this summer so much, I haven't had a chance to post until now. I hope you are all soaking up lots of sunshine as well. Since it has been a few weeks, I thought I would share one of my favorite posts as featured on Americae to re-introduce myself to my new readers....

Photo by Shanyn Fiske (www.shanynfiskephotography.com) Dress by Jewul Maybe she's born with it? No, I was definitely not born with time management skills. I was the kind of child who would receive a birthday invitation at school, stick said invitation in my backpack only to be found months later by my parents. I remember asking if I could go to the party...

You know it's a great birthday celebration when... As Shakira sings, Te dejo Madrid, I'm leaving you Madrid. Indeed, I may have left only a week ago but this city has made an everlasting mark on my heart and memories. From biking around the plazas to feasting on paella and churros, cheers-ing with sangria and soaking up the sun and views, this was an adventure...