Alumni in Medicine: Mikel Jadyne Pride, D.O. ’99

• Family Medicine Physician, Atlantic Medical Group, Westfield, NJ
• D.O. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• B.S. in Psychology, Duke University

Describe your responsibilities and day-to-day work.
My responsibilities as an attending family medicine physician include caring for patients of all ages (birth to geriatrics) for both routine preventive care, management of chronic illnesses, and acute sick visits. At my practice we do both in-person appointments  and telemedicine. On a typical day, I see anywhere between 18-22 patients for a range of issues, as well as responding to phone messages, patient emails, and reviewing various lab results and test results.

What is the most rewarding part of your work?
The most rewarding part of my work is being able to provide care for my patients. I specifically enjoy the “family” aspect of family medicine, in that in some cases, I care for multiple generations of one family – grandparents, parents, and children. It’s nice to have the continuity and relationship with my patients.

How did your passion for medicine/health care begin and were there any specific experiences that had an impact on you?
I always knew I wanted to be a doctor from the time I was four years old. But I think what really helped impact that decision was getting involved with Operation Smile during my time at MFS and ultimately going on a medical mission trip.

How has your Moorestown Friends education served you in your career and life?
My MFS education definitely served me well throughout my career. I felt I was well-prepared for my post-high-school education from the foundation I received while at MFS. Additionally, the deeper core Quaker values carry on through how I chose to practice medicine and care for my patients.

Do you have any additional MFS stories or memories you would like to share that were influential in your life?
Being able to attend an Operation Smile medical mission is one highlight of my MFS memories. I first attended a few Operation Smile conferences and then was chosen for a mission to Ecuador during my junior year at MFS. It was an eye-opening and life-changing experience that definitely fueled my desire to pursue a career in medicine.

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