Student Profile – Sean Mooney, COM’20

This month’s SUNY Downstate College of Medicine student profile is of Sean Mooney, class of 2020. Sean completed his undergraduate education at The University of California, Los Angeles where he majored in Psychology.

Who is/was your favorite professor at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and why? My favorite professor is Dr. Jiang because not only did he make histology fun and exciting while also teaching us important information about this difficult field, but he effectively motivated us to improve our skills while we were learning from him.

What is your favorite memory so far of your time studying at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine? My favorite memories so far have been of celebrating with my classmates after finding out we passed our exams.

What is/will be your specialty? Surgery or Emergency Medicine or Neurology

How has the Alumni Association for the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate helped you (scholarships, clubs, events, white-coat ceremony, senior week, research, summer research, technology, healthcare in developing countries elective or other)? The Alumni Association has provided me with amazing support for my summer research. I am grateful to be able to continue my work while not having to worry financially.