Michelle Worst, PharmD ’16
Her fears disappeared when Michelle Worst, an alumna (PharmD ’16) and a scientific/technical writer with Medscape, called Katelyn after they had been matched by the UGA Mentor Program. “It felt like she was a friend who was calling to ask how I was doing and how she could help me,” Katelyn said. “She was so friendly and fun to talk to!”
For Michelle, who has served as an adjunct professor in the College, being a mentor is another way to “…stay connected to my UGA roots.”
“I have always found adjunct teaching gigs,” she said. “Teaching is a lot of fun, and it keeps me young. I’m glad to have a way to share some of my experiences and wisdom. Life is hard enough sometimes, and you need somebody to watch your back.”
The benefits to Katelyn have been tangible as well. Her career goal is to work in critical care/emergency medicine pharmacy; Michelle encouraged her to seek residency opportunities, advised her on the process, and prepped her for the interview process. On June 14, she began a clinical residency at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital near Tampa.
“I had a plan but I didn’t know how to execute the plan,” she laughed. “Michelle gave me the motivation and confidence to pursue my goal. I tell my classmates that they should definitely get a mentor. It never feels like a check-in appointment, but more like a conversation with a good friend.”
To learn more about the UGA Mentor Program, see here.
