Medical Student
Izabella Hilmi
I am a medical student currently pursuing my MD: a career chosen as a direct result of my own battles with personal health and the health of my siblings. I am currently striving to match into an Otolaryngology residency program and am carving a path for myself by incorporating both conventional and alternative treatment to treat my future patients holistically. I have completed an MBA with an Emphasis on healthcare to better understand both the upstream and downstream perspectives of the healthcare industry. I have experience working on both the nursing team and the provider team and have gained exposure to the intimacy and nuance of Patient Care beyond didactic knowledge. Completing my clerkships in Lubbock, Texas has allowed me to have hands-on experience working with underserved patient populations that I have become extremely passionate about. I actively participate in multiple research projects under the guidance of my brilliant mentors in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Much of my research interests are focused on homeopathic and accessible interventions, studying underserved patient populations, and patient-centered care to ensure we are treating the whole patient rather than just managing their symptoms. At the center of my research is the goal of improving access to healthcare, improving post-operative outcomes, and understanding external factors impacting patients to improve the overall quality of care received by my future patients.