Part 2 of 2. Building a Diverse Future in the CAA Profession PROCESS ft. DEI AAAA Scholarship Winners, Ellen Fleurival, SAA and Tekiah McClary, SAA

In this joint PROCESS episode, 2024 DEI AAAA scholarship winners, Ellen Fleurival and Tekiah McClary, share their unique paths to become Anesthesiologist Assistant students. Together, we uncover the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced, navigating through the demands of AA school while breaking barriers in a predominantly homogenous field. Ellen and Tekiah reflect on their motivations, their resilience, and the broader themes of under representation. From overcoming application barriers to the significance of outreach efforts, their experiences underscore the power of individual actions in fostering meaningful change. Follow Ellen IGFollow Tekiah IGKey AcronymsDEI- Diversity, Equity, InclusionHBCU- Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesAAAA- American Academy of Anesthesiologist AssistantsCAA- Certified Anesthesiologist AssistantsSAA- Student Anesthesiologist AssistantKey LinksHealth Professions Readiness Education Program (HealthPREP) @ Emory Univ.Email the 2024 DEI Committee Chair to get involved [email protected] the AAAA (must be AAAA member to apply for DEI scholarship)DONATE NOW DEI Scholarship - AAAALEARN MORE DEI Scholarship RequirementsAPPLY for the DEI Scholarship 2025 (application open thru mid December 2024)Drop me a quick voice note!Join us for Interview Prep School - $97 one time paymentStep-by-step interview prep guide (themed)2.5 hr interview workshopInsights from current AA studentsOn camera practiceInterview questions bankTons of feedbackOngoing community Enroll NowStay Connected by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter- for more CAA specific resources, exclusive content and offers.Watch episodes of Awakened Anesthetist Now on YouTube!Let's Chat! awakenedanesthetist.com  or on IG @awakenedanesthetist