Episode 369: WDx #33: Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr Laila Woc-Colburn
Description
In this episode of WDx, Sharmin, Yaz, and Kaylin are joined by Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn. Tune in to hear Dr. Woc expertly discuss a case of a young woman with a worsening headache, followed by a roundtable discussion about what drew her to infectious diseases and her passions in medicine and life.
Bio:
**Laila Woc-Colburn, MD** is an associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. A graduate of Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala, she completed her internal medicine residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and her fellowship in infectious diseases and HIV medicine at Case Western University in Cleveland. Dr. Woc-Colburn also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Her clinical interests encompass tropical diseases in immunosuppressed individuals, including those with HIV, as well as mycotic diseases, orthopedic infections, and medical education. She is passionate about teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals about infectious diseases and is dedicated to empowering women and BIPOC individuals in medicine.
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