Jasmine Rogers (DO ’23) has a passion to contribute to the continuously changing field
of women’s healthcare.
“At the age of 10, I told my mother I wanted to be a ‘baby doctor,’ and I haven't looked back since,” she said. “Throughout my life, I have encountered various situations that have further fueled my pursuit of medicine, specifically women's health. Becoming an obstetrician and gynecologist is quite literally my God-given purpose.”
Rogers was born in Chicago and grew up in different locations throughout the Midwest. She attended high school in Minnesota before heading south to Jacksonville University for her bachelor of science degree and the University of South Florida for her master of science degree in medical sciences with a concentration in women’s health.
While Rogers knew she wanted to be a physician, it wasn’t until her graduate program that she decided on osteopathic medicine while taking a course called “Complementary and Alternative Medicine.”
“That course exposed me to osteopathic medicine and its principles,” she said. “I do believe that the person is a unit of body, mind and spirit, which all play a role in our health. From that point on, I could only see myself becoming a DO.”
When Rogers heard about the new medical school in Moultrie, Georgia, she was eager to become part of program. Plus, the short distance to Florida and the beaches made PCOM South Georgia ideally located for her.
During her time as a medical school student, Rogers helped establish a chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) on campus. She also assisted with campus events that included an Instagram live series featuring minority medical practitioners and the event "The Miseducation of the Minority Medical Student: Addressing Mental Wellness in Times of Civil Unrest." Rogers served as an advocate for her class in her role as a class representative. She became a peer tutor to help other students.
For future PCOM South Georgia students, Rogers offers this advice.
“Always remember that YOU come first,” she said. “Self-care needs to be a priority because we all need and deserve breaks from studies to re-energize and refocus. If you are not at your best mentally, physically and emotionally, how can you expect to excel to the best of your abilities?”
After graduation, Rogers will continue her journey at the University of Central Florida-HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium OB/GYN Residency Program.
“I aspire to always contribute to the evolution of women's health, locally, globally and legislatively,” she said. “I also want to do what I can to help increase under-represented minorities in medicine.”
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