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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we feature Omar Garcia (he/him), a 4th year Global Disease Biology student currently researching the question, "Does the neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) you have affect the diagnosis, treatment, and accompanying social services that you receive?" with a hypothesis of: "Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, specifically those with low socioeconomic and historically underrepresented groups, experience a larger disparity in access to diagnosis, treatment and accompanying social services than individuals with other NDD." Learn about Omar's research experience in Episode 6 of the Practicum Pod!
Important Links:
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Dufek, PhD, BCBA-D ([email protected])
Prep-Medico Internship: https://health.ucdavis.edu/diversity-inclusion/prep_medico/Prep_Medico.html
CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program: https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/cups/index.html
Internship at Collaborative START Lab: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/esdm/student_opportunities.html
MCHC/RISE-UP Internship: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-diversity-in-public-health-leadership-training/mchc-rise-up
Access the transcription for this episode here.
Email [email protected] with ideas and suggestions about Practicum Pods, or if you would like to share about your research experience in an episode!
Important Links:
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Dufek, PhD, BCBA-D ([email protected])
Prep-Medico Internship: https://health.ucdavis.edu/diversity-inclusion/prep_medico/Prep_Medico.html
CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program: https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/cups/index.html
Internship at Collaborative START Lab: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/esdm/student_opportunities.html
MCHC/RISE-UP Internship: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-diversity-in-public-health-leadership-training/mchc-rise-up
Access the transcription for this episode here.
Email [email protected] with ideas and suggestions about Practicum Pods, or if you would like to share about your research experience in an episode!
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