Friday, April 9, 2021
12:30-1:30 PM
Off Campus Location
Alum Connection: Women’s Health leader & Entrepreneur, Dr. Gina Fundaro
In January 2020, Dr. Gina Fundaro found herself at a crossroads. She was a successful breast imaging radiologist with Henry Ford Health System, while her children were also succeeding athletically in their early teenage years. After a twenty-year career impacting patients’ lives, Gina made the decision to stop practicing medicine and open three Goldfish Swim Schools in Virginia. Just over a year later, Gina is back working with patients part-time. A proud U-M Dearborn graduate, Gina attributes her liberal arts education for giving her both a desire to serve others through her medical vocation and the agility to pivot into entrepreneurial pursuits. Join Gina for a conversation about exploring a medical career in service to others--and having the courage to make life changes as an established adult and professional.
About Dr. Gina Fundaro:
A lifelong native of Michigan, Dr. Gina Fundaro spent the majority of her career at Henry Ford Health System. She was also the site director of the Henry Ford Fairlane Breast Center. Prior to this, she worked at the Alexander Walt Comprehensive Breast Center of the Karmanos Cancer Institute from 2005 to 2007. She specializes in breast imaging and breast interventional procedures. She joined a private group, Regional Medical Imaging in January 2021.
Her passion for women’s healthcare arose while in college following her grandmother’s death from preventable breast cancer. It highlighted the need to catch breast tumors early, spurring her to enter radiology and help women fight the disease.
Being a physician, it was important to Gina that her kids learned how to swim. This passion also drove Gina to learn how to swim at age 39, and in 2012, she completed an Ironman Triathlon. Two years later, Gina and her husband opened their first of three Goldfish Swim Schools in Northern, VA.
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM Literature, Science, and the Arts undergraduate student with interests in working in the field of healthcare
Interested in medical school and/or pursuing a career in medicine, specifically radiology
Hoping to learn from an alum about navigating life in medical school, as well as finding work-life balance as a practicing physician
What you’ll gain from attending this session:
Get insights from an experienced physician who currently sits on the Mott Hospital Council and Women's Health Leadership Council at Michigan Medicine
Learn about the career possibilities within medicine prior to applying to medical school.
Gain critical advice about pursuing both a lifelong career but also shorter professional pursuits
RSVP now to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
In January 2020, Dr. Gina Fundaro found herself at a crossroads. She was a successful breast imaging radiologist with Henry Ford Health System, while her children were also succeeding athletically in their early teenage years. After a twenty-year career impacting patients’ lives, Gina made the decision to stop practicing medicine and open three Goldfish Swim Schools in Virginia. Just over a year later, Gina is back working with patients part-time. A proud U-M Dearborn graduate, Gina attributes her liberal arts education for giving her both a desire to serve others through her medical vocation and the agility to pivot into entrepreneurial pursuits. Join Gina for a conversation about exploring a medical career in service to others--and having the courage to make life changes as an established adult and professional.
About Dr. Gina Fundaro:
A lifelong native of Michigan, Dr. Gina Fundaro spent the majority of her career at Henry Ford Health System. She was also the site director of the Henry Ford Fairlane Breast Center. Prior to this, she worked at the Alexander Walt Comprehensive Breast Center of the Karmanos Cancer Institute from 2005 to 2007. She specializes in breast imaging and breast interventional procedures. She joined a private group, Regional Medical Imaging in January 2021.
Her passion for women’s healthcare arose while in college following her grandmother’s death from preventable breast cancer. It highlighted the need to catch breast tumors early, spurring her to enter radiology and help women fight the disease.
Being a physician, it was important to Gina that her kids learned how to swim. This passion also drove Gina to learn how to swim at age 39, and in 2012, she completed an Ironman Triathlon. Two years later, Gina and her husband opened their first of three Goldfish Swim Schools in Northern, VA.
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM Literature, Science, and the Arts undergraduate student with interests in working in the field of healthcare
Interested in medical school and/or pursuing a career in medicine, specifically radiology
Hoping to learn from an alum about navigating life in medical school, as well as finding work-life balance as a practicing physician
What you’ll gain from attending this session:
Get insights from an experienced physician who currently sits on the Mott Hospital Council and Women's Health Leadership Council at Michigan Medicine
Learn about the career possibilities within medicine prior to applying to medical school.
Gain critical advice about pursuing both a lifelong career but also shorter professional pursuits
RSVP now to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
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| Location: | Virtual |
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| Event Type: | Livestream / Virtual |
| Tags: | Alum Connections, Alumni, Healthcare, Medicine, Networking, Professional Development |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from LSA Opportunity Hub |
