Rebecca Lee Prechter:
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
Graduate School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Undergraduate School: Ole Miss
Hey ya'll! My name is Rebecca Prechter and I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. My journey to Lafayette began at the University of Mississippi where I studied Hotel & Restaurant Management. I know, not your typical undergraduate degree for a doctor! From there, I went on to the Culinary Institute of America. This was just a detour on my road to becoming a doctor and I went on to graduate school where I studied Biomedical Sciences. I ran the clinical research for the Division of Cardiology at the University of Mississippi for 2 years before starting medical school at WCUCOM. My time in medical school furthered my love for cardiology which blossomed into a love of physiology and medicine, ultimately leading me to Internal Medicine at LSU-Lafayette.
Now that you have an idea of who I am, let me tell you why I think LSU-Lafayette is the perfect fit for you. LSU-Lafayette is filled with the most kind and caring people you will ever meet. From the day I walked in the door, I have felt welcomed, appreciated, and valued. The comradery that you will experience at LSU-Lafayette grows into a work place family. The last three years have taught me more than I could have ever imagined learning. The training you will receive here is unrivaled.
The experience gained from the patient population, colleagues, internal medicine staff, and ancillary staff provides a more than sufficient and robust education. When graduating from LSU-Lafayette, you will feel ready for whatever field you chose, be that hospital medicine, outpatient medicine or directly into fellowship. We will prepare you to accomplish the goals you set out many years ago.
I am happy to say that throughout my residency I continued to feel at home, well-educated and appreciated, so much so I accepted the academic chief position to further my knowledge and to give back what I can.
I hope your time with us leaves you with the same feelings that my colleagues and
I feel each and every day and that you choose to join our team/family.
I look forward to meeting you!