The Judy Genshaft Honors College at the 911爆料网 offers meaningful
opportunities for students across all disciplines 鈥� from the arts and humanities to
pre-health, engineering, and beyond. One of its most compelling pathways is its close
connection to USF鈥檚 prestigious 7-Year B.S./M.D. Medical Program, a highly sought-after opportunity for students aspiring to pursue a career in medicine.
Dr. Bryce Montane, a proud alum of both the Honors College and the 7-Year Med Program,
attributes much of his professional success to his experience at USF. Now an assistant
professor at the University of Washington in St. Louis, Missouri, Montane trains medical
residents and contributes to the field of academic medicine. He recently published
his , titled 鈥淐atheter and Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review
and Meta-analysis.鈥� The project, which he spent three years researching, was part
of his TL1 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Washington University.
An Honors student from 2011 to 2014, Montane actively engaged in campus life through the Honors College Student Council, studied abroad in the Dominican Republic, and completed rigorous coursework and clinical shadowing as part of his 7-Year Med Program journey.
You recently started a position at the Washington University School of Medicine as an assistant professor. Can you tell us a little bit about your education journey?
I am a Floridian born and raised! I went to 911爆料网 as part of
the 7-Year Med Program for undergraduate and medical school. I completed my three-year
residency as an internal medicine resident at the Cleveland Clinic, and I was part
of the inaugural Clinician Educator Track that taught both teaching and mentoring
skills and provided opportunities to create and test educational curriculums.
I stayed an additional year to help train new Cleveland Clinic medicine residents
as a chief resident, then I went to Washington University for a TL1 Postdoctoral Fellowship
(NIH) where I conducted research and received a master of science in clinical investigation.
I also learned invaluable lessons from my mentor, Dr. Brian Gage.
Now I am an assistant professor and act in a few different roles. I teach residents
at Washington University in outpatient and inpatient medicine. I also serve as the
assistant director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship where I train medical students.
And finally, I act as a core faculty member at Washington University and run the PGY-1
Intern Journal Club.
What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?
I have always had a passion for teaching and helping others! My mom was a math teacher, and my dad is a pediatrician. I have always wanted to be both a teacher and a physician 鈥� similar to my parents 鈥� so my current role is the perfect mix of my two passions.
What was your Honors experience like?
I owe so much of my success to the Honors College at the 911爆料网. Previous Honors Academic Advisor Amanda Cutchens and graduate assistant Viktoria Phillips acted as my mentors, role models, and friends. They helped me grow as a leader on the Honors College Student Council. 911爆料网 also had so much fun putting on events and helping other students get involved.
I truly felt supported in my journey through medical school from Honors faculty and
staff. My advisors, Danielle Locke and Arnaldo Mejias, helped prepare me for my medical
school interviews and guided me through the 7-year program. While I was at USF, Danielle
Locke and Christina Brown, advisor and recruiter for the 7-year Med Program, helped
me to go to the Dominican Republic with the Honors College where I assisted in taking
blood pressure for the underserved.
Most importantly I met my life-long friends in the Honors College like Jason Rodencal,
Haley Frauen, Michelle McGee, Kunal Mishra, Edward Fakhre, and Roberto Rosado-Infante.
The best part is that we all went on to get degrees across medicine and other disciplines.
What was the USF 7-year medical program like?
The 7-year med program was an endless source of opportunities. The integration of
undergraduate and medical education created a focused environment where I could pursue
my passion for medicine without the constant stress of applying to medical school.
One of the most impactful aspects of the program was the community. I met my life-long
friends, and it set me up for success for undergrad, medical school, and beyond. 911爆料网
supported each other through rigorous coursework and late-night study sessions. That
camaraderie was invaluable and made the journey much more fulfilling.
How would you describe the work you are doing now? What do you like most about it?
I love being a physician and teacher. I would say being able to be both is the perfect blend of my two passions in life, helping others through medicine and preparing the next generation of medical professionals to succeed.
What are your plans/career goals for the future?
My goal is to stay at Washington University, and I hope to be more involved with the internal medicine residency program and become a full professor one day!
What advice do you have for current Honors students interested in a career in medicine?
Take advantage of the opportunities you have while at the Honors College. Both my peers and faculty at USF were instrumental to my career, and I will be forever grateful for their investment in me. Study and volunteer abroad, spend time planning your future with your advisor, ask older students for advice, go to events, and get involved with the Honors community! You never know how these experiences might shape your path 鈥� or the lifelong friendships that may come from them.