Research interest / current research work
I study functional brain changes across perinatal development and clinical management of pediatric spinal trauma.
Field of clinical interest
Neurosurgery
Undergrad institution
Wayne State University
Jasmine Hect, MS2
What are your hobbies?
I love playing guitar, lifting weights, skiing, and playing board games!
Did you do anything after undergrad before starting MSTP?
I took two years off to work as a research assistant and lab manager at the Perinatal Research Branch of the NIH/NICHD/DHHS. I highly recommend taking a gap year (or two!) for any individuals thinking about applying to MD/PhD programs.
What are you involved with at PittMed?
I am an Association of Women Surgeons coordinator, neurosurgery mini-elective TA, winner of the 2019 Dr. Pitt Med pageant ;D, and MS2 curriculum committee representative.
Fun fact
I drive stick shift!
Different career in another life?
I think that I would have loved to go into cinematography or interior design in another life.
Last meal on Earth?
Unpopular opinion: Hawiian pizza