profile picture

Darius J

- Research Program Mentor

MD/MBA candidate at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

Expertise

Health equity, medicine, business of healthcare, cognitive psychology, public health

Bio

My name is Darius and I am currently a MD/MBA dual-degree student at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine & Kenan-Flagler Business School. My professional and educational background is composed of healthcare administration, public health, and psychology. A highlight from undergrad was when I worked in a cognitive psychology lab, where my project focused on the implicit learning abilities of children with ADHD. With this research project, I was fortunate enough to develop it into a poster and went on to win an award at a national conference! My personal interests include tennis (I struggle playing), watching reality TV, and spending time with my nephews.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Cost of Healthcare: An evaluation of the US Healthcare System

A paper that evaluates costs within the US Healthcare System to determine the price of administrative waste and/or inefficiencies. Then determine solutions for cost-control and opportunities for improving efficiency through and equitable lens.

Teaching experience

During my time as an undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill, I officially mentored a total of 8 students in addition to being a resident advisor—therefore unofficial mentor—to 30 students. As a current medical student, I regularly interact with pre-medical students to provide guidance on their trajectories. Additionally, as a 4th year medical student I teach 2nd and 3rd year medical students about pathophysiology and therapies.

Credentials

Work experience

Phreesia (2020 - 2021)
Associate, Client Services
Robeson Pediatrics (2015 - 2021)
Special Projects Manager & Medical Assistant
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (2019 - 2019)
Business Analyst Intern

Education

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
BS Bachelor of Science (2020)
Health Policy & Management and Psychology
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
MD/MBA Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration candidate
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
MD/MBA Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration candidate

Interested in working with expert mentors like Darius?

Apply now