Recorded LIVE in Roxbury, Massachusetts outside of Logan's favorite Boston eatery, Merengue Restaurant,
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In this episode of Conversations with Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas continues her Best and the Brightest series by spotlighting LOGAN BROWN, a rising fourth-year medical student at the University of Michigan.
Originally from Detroit, Logan spent the past year in Boston as a Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital, conducting groundbreaking work in women’s cardiology under Dr. Emily Lau. As she prepares to return to Ann Arbor to complete her final year of medical school, Logan reflects on the mentors and community she found in Boston, the challenges of preparing for residency applications, and her aspirations to serve diverse communities through medicine.
Logan shares wisdom about perseverance, faith, and believing in one’s purpose—even when the journey feels overwhelming. Beyond medicine, listeners will get a glimpse of her creative side as an avid event planner, her love for the film Best Man Holiday, and her dreams of future travels across Africa, Thailand, and Mexico City.
This inspiring conversation captures the voice of a determined young leader on the brink of a career in medicine. Logan Brown truly represents the best and the brightest.
Key Highlights
- Logan’s research year in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital
- The upcoming residency application process and the path to Match Day 2026
- How faith and self-belief sustain her journey in medicine
- The importance of representation and diversity in healthcare
- Personal insights: event planning, favorite movies, and global travel goals
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