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Emma Hynson

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Bio

Hello! I'm Emma, a first-year medical student at East Tennessee State University's James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2024, I graduated from ETSU with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies. Becoming a doctor has been my dream since I was a fourth grader in my small Pennsylvania hometown. I am honored to be on the Rural Primary Care Track at Quillen. I plan to become a rural family doctor and practice in Appalachia. In my free time, I play the fiddle with my old-time string band, Appalachian Sojourn. Playing music has been a lifelong passion of mine. I also enjoy playing tennis, hiking, watching movies, and embroidering. "Audentes fortuna iuvat" ...fortune favors the bold. -Virgil

Education

East Tennessee State University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Medicine

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Minors:
    • Music
  • GPA:
    3.9

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician

    • Certified Nursing Assistant

      Johnson City Medical Center
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Fiddle & Group Instruction Teacher

      Junior Appalachian Musicians
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Shift Supervisor

      CVS / Pharmacy
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Nursing Assistant

      Homewood Retirement Home
      2021 – 2021
    • Server

      Texas Roadhouse
      2020 – 2020
    • Optical Technician

      Littlestown Optical
      2016 – 20204 years

    Sports

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2017 – 20203 years

    Awards

    • District Singles Competition Fourth Place

    Research

    • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

      East Tennessee State University — Student Researcher
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • East Tennessee State University

      Music
      2020 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Family Medicine Interest Group Anatomy on Display Coordinator — Bring organs to local schools to teach students about the medical profession.
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Extending Quillen to the Underserved through an Integrated Program (EQUIP) — Mentoring an undergraduate pre-medical student through their studies and transitioning from college to medical school. I answer questions as they arise and regularly meet with my student.
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Operation Substance Use Disorders — Outreach to underserved communities, Narcan training, safe medication drop-off events.
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Upper East Tennessee Old-Time Fiddler's Convention — I have helped out in several capacities to help the event run smoothly over the last three years.
      2022 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      American Red Cross — Teaching First Aid/CPR/AED certification courses at ETSU and in the Johnson City community
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Health Fair in Dante, Virginia — I took blood sugars and blood pressures of attendees to test their levels on an average day, then provided education
      2023 – 2023
    • Advocacy

      Rural Health Summit — Discussed inequities in rural healthcare in small groups and a large group forum
      2023 – 2023
    • Advocacy

      Rural Health Association of Tennessee — I attended the conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, and listened to speakers from various healthcare disciplines and learned about programs available to rural health clinics
      2023 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Children's Church at the Redeemer Community Church — I led Bible study in several different classes of kids ranging in age from nursery/toddlers to fifth graders
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Washington County Rescue Squad — I have participated in over 100 hours of medic/rescue ride-alongs, stand-bys at local events, and station maintenance
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Bucky's Food Pantry — Packed boxes for those in need and took inventory of the items in the pantry at Buc Ridge
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Corazon Latinx Festival — I took blood sugars and blood pressures of attendees to test their levels on an average day, then provided education
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Appalachian Miles for Smiles — I worked the triage station, taking patients' vital signs and helping them find the services they needed
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Umoja Culture Festival — I took blood sugars and blood pressures of attendees to test their levels on an average day, then provided education
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Remote Area Medical Clinic — I took blood sugars and blood pressures, handed out educational materials, and directed attendees to resources at the event
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Quillen 100 Health Fair and Cycling Race — I ran a health information booth, handing out material to educate attendees on cardiovascular health and vaccination timelines for adults, children, and infants
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Emergency Medical Services Experiential Team-Based Learning and Simulation — I led groups of EMS professionals and medical students to small-group-oriented learning and team-building stations
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Habitat for Humanity — Helped build a house for a family in Johnson City, Tennessee
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

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