Georgia L. Tsingine
Tribal Affiliation/Ethnic/Racial Background:
¾ Hopi, ¼ Navajo
¾ Hopi, ¼ Navajo
Current Position:
Occupational Health Physician
Occupational Health Physician
Degree(s):
B.S. Zoology
M.P.H. Public Health M.B.A. Business Administration
M.D. Doctor of Medicine
B.S. Zoology
M.P.H. Public Health M.B.A. Business Administration
M.D. Doctor of Medicine
Schools Attended:
Arizona State UniversityColorado State University
University of ArizonaArea of Focus:
Native American Health
Occupational Health
Arizona State UniversityColorado State University
University of ArizonaArea of Focus:
Native American Health
Occupational Health
What motivated you to obtain your educational/career goals?
I always wanted to succeed in academics. Going into medicine was not a plan, but was almost an accident. I knew nothing about medicine, but decided to pursue medicine because of the challenge intellectually, knowing I could help people better their lives.
I always wanted to succeed in academics. Going into medicine was not a plan, but was almost an accident. I knew nothing about medicine, but decided to pursue medicine because of the challenge intellectually, knowing I could help people better their lives.
What steps did you take to achieve those goals?
I did well in high school, planned on going to college and finishing no matter what. I asked a lot of questions, looked for scholarships and any opportunity that would lead to my goal of going in to medicine - including volunteering, working in the medical field and focusing on my goals. Along with family support and not giving myself excuses to not succeed.
I did well in high school, planned on going to college and finishing no matter what. I asked a lot of questions, looked for scholarships and any opportunity that would lead to my goal of going in to medicine - including volunteering, working in the medical field and focusing on my goals. Along with family support and not giving myself excuses to not succeed.
Describe any obstacles or barriers to success that you encountered along your path:
I received a D in organic chemistry. I then retook the class and found a tutor, deciding that organic chemistry was not going to keep me out of medical school. I also had to move away from my family, but I was visited often. I was strict on my studying schedule so that I could spend time with my family on the weekends.
I received a D in organic chemistry. I then retook the class and found a tutor, deciding that organic chemistry was not going to keep me out of medical school. I also had to move away from my family, but I was visited often. I was strict on my studying schedule so that I could spend time with my family on the weekends.
What advice do you have for college students?
To learn how to study early, always keep your focus on your goals, and investigate every opportunity that will lead you to your goal - every scholarship, work experience, ask questions, and go to conferences. Also, believe in yourself, which is the most important thing, because you have to do all the work.
To learn how to study early, always keep your focus on your goals, and investigate every opportunity that will lead you to your goal - every scholarship, work experience, ask questions, and go to conferences. Also, believe in yourself, which is the most important thing, because you have to do all the work.
Anything else additional you may want to add?
I am Board Certified in Family Medicine. I attended Tuba City High School and then went on to attend Arizona State University where I graduated with a degree in Zoology. I then attended the University of Arizona, where I obtained a Master's degree in Public Health. I then went on to medical school at the UofA and graduated in 2003. I went to a Family Medicine Residency at Banner Good Samaritan. I then joined the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Family Medicine department for 3 yrs. I now work for Banner Occupational Health. I am 3/4 Hopi and 1/4 Navajo and live with my family in Gilbert, AZ. I plan on obtaining MBA degree in Health Administration and continue to work within the Native American Health population.
I am Board Certified in Family Medicine. I attended Tuba City High School and then went on to attend Arizona State University where I graduated with a degree in Zoology. I then attended the University of Arizona, where I obtained a Master's degree in Public Health. I then went on to medical school at the UofA and graduated in 2003. I went to a Family Medicine Residency at Banner Good Samaritan. I then joined the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Family Medicine department for 3 yrs. I now work for Banner Occupational Health. I am 3/4 Hopi and 1/4 Navajo and live with my family in Gilbert, AZ. I plan on obtaining MBA degree in Health Administration and continue to work within the Native American Health population.
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