When Wendy Nguyen, who grew up in Stevens Point, finished her college degree in political science, she sought an experience to prepare her for the clinical side of medical school. She wanted to learn more about what patients deal with outside of a medical setting. She came to the right place.
Volunteering at the Center for more than a year at the Center after finishing her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and political science, Wendy advocated with clients on a variety of issues, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) reconsideration applications, coordination of care, end-of-life care, and research on clinical trials.
“My experiences working with clients facing a diverse range of healthcare-related issues will make me a more well-rounded and socially conscious physician,” Wendy notes. “Anyone entering a healthcare field could benefit from this invaluable opportunity.”
In August 2008, Wendy began her second year studying medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also intends to complete a Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Originally from Green Bay, Craig Johnson grew up around healthcare and eventually studied politics and economics as an undergraduate. After completing his first year of law school, he came to the Center with a desire to apply his personal experience, knowledge and skills towards assisting clients navigate this complicated system.
As a student in our summer clinical, Craig advocated with clients on a variety of issues including insurance coverage and appeals, interpreting treatment options and government programs, and a research project on Wisconsin hospitals' Community Care programs.
“Being challenged with the responsibility to help real clients with serious situations has forced me to take strides as a professional and a person,” Craig says. “I am confident that the experience, reward, and impact of working at the CPP make it the absolute best way to have spent the summer following my first year of law school."
In September 2008, Craig began his third year at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
