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The good Cornellians can do: Julie Nielsen Lindsey ’91

Julie practices medicine with the University of North Carolina’s Virtual Care Practice, where she has the opportunity to work with underserved patients across the state of North Carolina. “My patients very much appreciate getting good quality care that that they might otherwise not have been able to access,” Julie says.
Julie practices medicine with the University of North Carolina’s Virtual Care Practice, where she has the opportunity to work with underserved patients across the state of North Carolina. “My patients very much appreciate getting good quality care that that they might otherwise not have been able to access,” Julie says.
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After graduating from Cornell, Julie Nielsen Lindsey '91 worked in a county planning department, but she found the work unfulfilling. She felt inspired to make a more direct impact. To the surprise of her family and friends, Julie pivoted and decided to apply to medical school.

For the past 20 years, Julie has practiced family medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She says that her patients come from diverse backgrounds, and she enjoys the opportunity to connect with her patients on a personal level.

“What interests me most about medicine is what also drew me to the College of Human Ecology—the desire to serve others and made a difference on the individual and community level,” Julie observes. “Practicing medicine is my way of giving back.”

In her free time, Julie serves on the board of the Charles House in Chapel Hill, which is a local non-profit day treatment program for people with dementia. The program offers much-needed respite for caregivers of patients with dementia.

“I’ve had many patients with dementia and their families who benefitted from the program. It’s a special place that has the support of the Chapel Hill community,” Julie says. “It offers an engaging supportive environment for people with dementia and respite from the heavy demands of caring for someone with dementia.”

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