Allow Me To Introduce Myself : My Name is ZOOOOO, Z to the O, E

Dr. Z is a first generation Ghanaian-American currently a resident physician in Arkansas. She is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and a product of a mixed public and private school education. I am a strong supporter of public schools, having attended Fulbright Elementary, Fuller Middle School and graduated from Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School, Class of 2006. 

I then traveled to Maine and obtained my B.A. in Biochemistry from Bowdoin College, the #6 liberal arts institution in the country. 

I then went on to obtain my Medical Doctorate and Masters in Public Health concurrently at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2015 and 2016. 

I am interested in Women's Health, preventive medicine, public health and mentoring. I spend as much time as I can, as a resident, mentoring and volunteering. 

I also enjoy taking care of my mental health with massages and relaxation days which are OH-SO-NECESSARY in residency.  I have a mean forehand and love playing tennis and golf when I can.  If I'm not relaxing or playing tennis, you can probably find me at a lake with a cooler and friends....or cooking at home for friends or enjoying a new restaurant.  Enjoying life is a huge priority for me* 

I am currently a 1st year Family Medicine resident. 

This blog, #stethoscopescurlsandmedicalpearls at DrZsPearls.blogspot.com, is in its early stages and provides a forum for advice and questions!!! Ask anything, and if I don't know the answer, I probably need to and will find someone who does!  It also is just a great outlet for me.  Residency is hard.  The hours are long and I am learning so much! If this blog can provide an ounce of information to anyone, motivate someone to go for their goals or just give you a good recipe, restaurant or hair tip...I will be happy!