I am Community Medicine…
Name: Stephen Hoelscher
Hometown: Norman, OK
Profession: Medical Student
His heroes are his parents for their morals and ethics
Stephen most likely would not have achieved his goals
without their guidance and encouragement. They taught
him right and wrong, while simultaneously allowing him
to learn those principles with his own experiences. His
parents are very excited that he has been accepted into
medical school because he is one step closer to doing what
he wants to do as a career.
The diagnoses of the most common health disparities
In order to begin the process of how to reverse the unhealthy trends, we must first recognize what it
is that most citizens suffer from. Only then can we look into the specific problem more deeply.
An open and honest discussion
Stephen can only imagine how difficult it must be to discuss private issues with a person you do not
know too well, but the sooner the patient reveals all that may affect his health, the more sufficiently
he would be able to make a correct diagnosis.
He holds himself accountable and takes responsibility
He would like to apply this way of thinking towards his patients so they may take a positive step
towards a healthier lifestyle. This method of recommendation is what he will learn in school with
time. He believes in this principle and that it should apply to everyone around the world.
Improving the lives of people for the betterment of society
Stephen believes that every person should primarily be responsible in taking care of themselves and
being accountable for their actions. He also holds true that a person should make an honest effort to
positively affect at least one other person’s life and in general care for others.
He is seeking to learn and find the right path
Stephen is very open to the idea of practicing Community Medicine, but would first like to
experience and digest it before he is fully committed. This is the process he has always practiced to
the best of his abilities.
Stephen holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma.
Other training and research interests
Stephen is a Licensed Basic EMT and College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Level
III/Master Certification as a Peer Learning Assistant at the University of Oklahoma. He is interested
in epidemiology as a career at this point and would like to learn more about medical statistics and the
solutions to curve those statistics for a healthier society.