Building a Surgical Legacy: Mentorship, Growth, and Giving Back with Dr. Derek Nelson

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The Paradigm Concept – Episode 18

In this episode of Paradigm, host Dr. David Rallis welcomes Dr. Derek Nelson, chief resident at the University of North Carolina, to explore the early career journey of a surgeon committed to mentorship, growth, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Dr. Nelson shares his background—from immigrating from Jamaica to pursuing both pastoral work and dentistry—and reflects on how those experiences shaped his drive.

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