Title: Podiatrist and Foot/Ankle Surgeon
Employer: Midwest Podiatry
Carolyn is a 2007 graduate of U of I, receiving her undergraduate degree in IB. She was in one of the first classes for whom IB was an option versus MCB. She loved following the IB track throughout her time at U of I, including her time working in Hugh Robertson’s entomology lab.
“My IB degree helped me to appreciate all aspects of biological science. I liked taking a different approach to obtaining my healthcare degree and I found this through IB.”
Carolyn got her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Rosalind Franklin University (North Chicago, IL) in 2011. Currently, she works as a podiatrist/foot and ankle surgeon in the western suburbs of Chicago. She treats all ailments of the foot and ankle and is board certified in podiatric medicine and wound care.
“I still fondly remember the field studies we would partake in for my Ecology class. Although I am now doing something a bit different from that, I feel that IB definitely gave me some of the tools I needed to excel in my current field.”
Contact Christina Swanson at alumnimentor@sib.illinois.edu if you would like to connect with Carolyn.