Aleksandar Stevanović
Aleksandar Stevanović, MD
After completing medical school, I worked in clinical medicine, treating patients with neurological disorders. Early on, I realized the significance of social determinants of health and how they greatly impact the health outcomes of my patients, independent of their disease. This issue piqued my interest, and I decided to pursue a career in social medicine and public health, focusing on health inequities.
As a teaching assistant, I find teaching public health topics to my students to be the most rewarding part of my job. I strongly believe that medical doctors have the power to drive societal change, and it’s an honor to introduce my students to these important issues of our time. I try to keep things simple and direct, and I use real-life examples to help them understand the message. I often receive great feedback from my students, who are eager to make a positive impact in the communities they serve.
I aspire to remain humble and contribute towards a peaceful future for our planet.
Rarely does one need wise advice when young. It’s okay to make mistakes and this is when an honest hug or tap on the shoulder is welcome!