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Trusted Guidance: Q&A with Dr. Carly Brand Levine

This summer, our longitudinal clinical educators (LCEs) share their experiences mentoring the next generation of physicians at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. David Serota with medical students he mentors as a longitudinal clinical educator

As a dual-degree graduate of the Miller School, Carly Brand Levine, M.D./M.P.H. ’16, understands firsthand the importance of mentorship and guidance during medical school. In her role as an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics and LCE, she is giving back to the next generation of medical professionals.

Talk about your experience as an LCE and why you chose to become one.  

I chose to become an LCE because of my passion for medical education and my desire to work with medical students. Guiding them on their journey to become physicians has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career.

Why is having an LCE important to medical students? 

Having an LCE provides medical students with a trusted mentor to guide them in their personal and professional development. We can be their confidant during the most difficult times of medical school and celebrate their achievements.

Dr. Carly Brand Levine with medical students flashing the U hand symbol
Dr. Brand Levine (center, in black top) has a passion for medical education that catalyzes her work as a longitudinal clinical educator.

What do you want your students to take away from their LCE sessions?

Our time together is important for students, as they learn crucial skills necessary to become physicians, such as clinical reasoning, engaging in ethical dialogues, history-taking, performing physical exams and developing empathy as clinicians. I hope that my students continue to stay curious, actively participate in discussions and ask questions during their clinical rotations and throughout their careers.

Any favorite moments from your time as an LCE that you wish to share?

I enjoyed getting to watching my first cohort of students match into residency and become physicians.


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