Abigail Duerst

Abigail Duerst is a dedicated medical student at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker, M.D. School of Medicine, expected to graduate in May 2023. Abigail has extensive experience in healthcare and research, having served as an Addiction Technician at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and a Research Assistant at the Child Emotion Research Laboratory, where involvement included studies on child maltreatment and stress. Previous roles also include Peer Group Leader in Physiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Medical Assistant at University Health Services, and EMT with Waunakee Area Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, Abigail contributed to community health initiatives, notably as a Community Health Intern for the Make It OK campaign and as a Street Team Member for PowerUp, emphasizing mental health awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles. Abigail holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.