Undergrad: Georgetown University
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Dr. Keegan’s academic journey began at Georgetown University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a BS in biology of global health and Spanish. During college, Dr. Keegan demonstrated a strong commitment to research, education, and community service. She worked on research projects in breast cancer, evolutionary medicine, and health disparities in Washington, DC, and was a teaching assistant for the biology department. Her leadership skills were evident in her role as the leader of a student organization focused on health and medical equity, and she volunteered as a medical interpreter at a local free clinic.
Dr. Keegan's academic excellence was recognized through several awards, including the biology department and Spanish departments' graduating senior awards at Georgetown. Her senior thesis was published in the Journal of Evolutionary Medicine and Public Health, and her research on breast cancer was published in the American Journal of Pathology. Additionally, she worked on a book chapter that has since been published about increasing DEI in oncology clinical trials.
Dr. Keegan's passion for community service is evident in her role as the Program Director for the Chicagoland Free Clinics Consortium during her first year in medical school. Her dedication to helping others and her expertise in medical school admissions position her as a knowledgeable mentor for students navigating the challenging application process. Additionally, she has presented at multiple national conferences at Pritzker, and is a Phi Beta Kappa member and Schweitzer Fellow.
As a mentor, Dr. Keegan brings her mix of research experience, teaching skills, and passion for community service to guide aspiring medical students through the complexities of medical school admissions. Her approach is supportive and insightful, drawing from her own experiences navigating the medical school application process. Students she’s worked with have been accepted to programs including Dartmouth, Ohio State, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.