“Helping people, solving problems, and getting to know people more deeply.” Those are Dr. Lindsay Wilson’s reasons for becoming a doctor. When asked why she chose geriatric medicine, Dr. Wilson says, “I love the relationships I have with my older patients, who often treat me like family. I also love that teaching is a big part of Geriatrics.” On top of that, Dr. Wilson says she enjoys approaching each patient as an individual and figuring out their best plan of care and goals of care.
After finishing her undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University, she came to UNC-Chapel Hill for medical school. She then stayed in Chapel Hill after completing her MD to do a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Geriatrics. Dr. Wilson also earned her MPH from Gillings School of Public Health. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at the UNC School of Medicine. On top of that, she’s the director of the Care of the Older Patient Scholarly Concentration.
On the clinical side, Dr. Wilson’s interests include delirium, healthy aging, and falls prevention. In her teaching role, she enjoys curriculum development. She says her favorite part of teaching is being a part of people’s journeys towards becoming doctors.
Dr. Wilson also admires those who choose medicine. She says their desire to care for others is inspiring. As an educator, she models that same level of care, something that her students recognize. In fact, last year, the School of Medicine’s senior class selected Dr. Wilson for the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
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