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Chelsea Fitzhugh | Since 2012

Chelsea Fitzhugh | Gaines-Jones Scholar since 2012

Albany, Georgia
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Albany High School | 2012 Valedictorian
Darton College | 2011 – 2012
Honors Teaching Assistant |The University of Georgia
2013 – 2016

• University of Georgia, Athens | 2012-2016
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
• Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education, Dept of OBGYN
2016 – Present

As an individual who has always been deeply motivated by a desitre to make a positive impact on the world around me, social responsibility plays a tremendous role in my major career and life decisions. The world, our country, and our communities all have much room for improvement and life is short. athus, the opportunities to sow seeds of kindness and positive change are limited. It’s essential to live intentionally and sow those seed through the actions of our daily lives.

Currently attending University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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