Lauren
Alexandria
Coaxum
![Lauren Alexandria Coaxum](https://scholars.duke.edu/file/i0536543/image_0536543.jpg)
Medical Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine
College/University: Marymount University
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical and Research Interests
- Social emergency medicine
- EMS
- Event medicine
What were you looking for in a residency program?
A warm, welcoming community that involved a learning environment that would challenge me to grow
What are the strengths of the Duke program?
- Strong teaching by dedicated faculty members
- Wonderful co-residents
- Our PD, Dr. Broder
What advice do you have for incoming interns?
- Find a program that fits into your values and goals for training.
- Ask the questions that will help you make the best decision for you.
What do you like best about living in Durham and the Triangle?
- I love how friendly people in the area are!
- The cost of living is very reasonable when compared to places I have lived in the past.
What do you like to do outside of Duke?
- Exploring new walking trails
- Hanging out at the beach
- Trying new food
- Live music
- Running "Think Before You Type, Inc.," an anti-cyberbullying, positive self-esteem nonprofit that I co-founded
Medical Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine