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Q&A: Charlie Brown, D.O. (’09)
Interview by Colleen Kiphart
Photos by John Sattler
Have you
performed them much?
I
recorded the anatomy rap during a radio interview, but I haven’t
performed a lot. They were for me and my classmates. I sent
the mp3s to my class and to friends at other medical schools
to give them a laugh and get them through a test.
I recently had the
opportunity to speak to middle school and high school
students who were
trying to decide what they wanted to do. I had a chance to show
that you can be grounded and have fun while pursuing what
you are passionate about.
Why do you want to be a doctor?
I didn’t
know what I wanted to be. My parents would put me on display
whenever people came over, so I wanted to be a stand-up
comic for a little while. I was also into science shows, so
I was thinking something science-related.
Then my
father had a stroke when I was in eighth grade. One
neurologist assisting in his recovery was African-American,
and I realized that he was the first black doctor I had seen
outside of “The Cosby Show” on TV. Being a doctor was
something I hadn’t considered, but seeing someone who looked
like me in that position—it opened a door in my mind that I
didn’t know was there. I started looking into it in high
school. Right away in college I declared myself pre-med.
How did you choose OU-COM?
It
came
down to several schools. I wanted a place where the
interactions and relationships would help offset the
pressures of medical school. I felt that at OU-COM, people
were grounded and approachable, whether it was students,
faculty or staff. It’s a family atmosphere. I loved that it
wasn’t stuffy at all.
I love
my classmates, but I also had the chance to hang out with
other people since the medical school is nestled in the middle
of campus life.
You have
been honored by your school and classmates with many awards.
What did that mean to you?
I got
All-around Great Classmate and Class Advocate. I was in a
class where we had a good relationship in terms of sharing
resources. We were helpful and supportive. The fact that I
was receiving recognition was an honor and a blessing.
What are
you doing now?
I am
planning to go into psychiatry because I love talking and
listening. It was one of many interests, and it’s where I’m
a best fit.
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