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Emma James

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Educational Background: Graduated from McGill University in 2013 with a double major in Biochemistry and Psychology

Philadelphia Health Corps Role: Patient Assistance Program Advocate at Philadelphia Department of Public Health – Health Center 5

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?  PHC offered an opportunity to interact with patients and get to know the healthcare field and how to best serve patients before continuing my education.

Where do you want to be in five years? What do you want to be doing?  I hope to be a physician in five years. Later in my career, I would like to work in a community clinic similar to my current PHC site.

How would you describe the Philadelphia Health Corps?  The corps is a supportive community of like-minded people. We socialize, do service projects and share achievements at our sites with each other. We also help each other solve problems that arise at our sites and encourage each other to serve to our fullest capabilities.