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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 ServicesRobeson Pediatrics (2015 - 2021)
Special Projects Manager & Medical AssistantSanta Clara Valley Medical Center (2019 - 2019)
Business Analyst InternEducation
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
BS Bachelor of Science (2020)
Health Policy & Management and PsychologyUniversity 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