Overview
My name is Shakira but a lot of people call me Shaq! I am 28 years old, from Houma, Louisiana. I went to LSU New Orleans for medical school and Tulane for undergrad where I was on the basketball team! I have a dog named Kobe, named after Kobe Bryant (RIP), my favorite basketball player. My obsessions are Beyonce (Beyhive, stand up), dating reality TV shows (currently watching Love Island UK.. speak to me in a British accent, I'd love you forever), and all things outdoors/active- roller-skating, pickleball, hiking.
Duke shot up to the top of my rank list when I got amazing vibes that it would be a friendly and kind environment to work in and it has been nothing short of that so far. I chose Duke because during my interview everyone seemed aggressively happy to be apart of this community- the sense of support, genuine friendship and mentorship at every level was unmatched. Despite Duke being a top 10 program with a very prestigious reputation, the atmosphere is far from competitive and there is truly room for everyone to succeed. Duke is a place where the journey rather than the destination is emphasized, asking questions is expected AND encouraged, and everyone actually cares about wellness. The call schedule is second to none!
I am interested in being a generalist, so L&D is the bread and butter of organized chaos that I crave and hopefully, eventually, will thrive in. My research interests are in medical education, primary care (HPV vaccine, screenings), quality improvement, DEI.
Duke shot up to the top of my rank list when I got amazing vibes that it would be a friendly and kind environment to work in and it has been nothing short of that so far. I chose Duke because during my interview everyone seemed aggressively happy to be apart of this community- the sense of support, genuine friendship and mentorship at every level was unmatched. Despite Duke being a top 10 program with a very prestigious reputation, the atmosphere is far from competitive and there is truly room for everyone to succeed. Duke is a place where the journey rather than the destination is emphasized, asking questions is expected AND encouraged, and everyone actually cares about wellness. The call schedule is second to none!
I am interested in being a generalist, so L&D is the bread and butter of organized chaos that I crave and hopefully, eventually, will thrive in. My research interests are in medical education, primary care (HPV vaccine, screenings), quality improvement, DEI.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
House Staff
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Clinical Science Departments