Kathryn Brown, MD

 I was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH in a Family Medicine household. I was fortunate enough to watch my father and grandfather, both family physicians who accepted eggs and oil changes as payment, care for multiple generations of families and build trusting relationships with their patients and community. I attended The Ohio State University for undergrad where I studied Environmental Science and researched the intersection of race, place, pollution, and health. I continued pursuing my interests in health disparities, community service, and mentorship in medical school at the University of Cincinnati. There, I had the opportunity to work with a community-led partnership in Tanzania as well as with several mentorship and STEM pipeline programs in Cincinnati. This work, combined with my upbringing in exam rooms and on house calls, lead me to Family Medicine. I chose to go into Family Medicine because of the ability to provide broad-spectrum care to those who need it most while building longitudinal relationships. I am thrilled to be going to UNM for residency because of the mission-driven approach to broad-spectrum, community-minded care. I am excited to receive the training I need to continue serving patients from all backgrounds in a variety of settings.