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Medical media elective: Exploring one DO’s time in the ABC News Medical Unit

By The DO Staff

02.10.23

Kristen Kendrick, DO, a family medicine physician based in New York, had the exciting opportunity during her PGY-3 year to complete a residency elective in the ABC News Medical Unit. Inspired by her interest in journalism, Dr. Kendrick learned the ins and outs of the media during the elective, including the importance of medical journalism and medical professionals’ involvement in the media.