Amelia Trello is on a path with purpose. While the Thomas R. Kline School of Law student is close to graduation, she’s been charting her course toward a career in health law for years.
The Pittsburgh-area native previously earned a master’s in public health and worked
in the field as a data analyst for Vermont Public Health. With her law degree, Trello
hopes to meld these interests. Her future in health law will allow her to focus on
regulations and policies governing health care in government settings or the private
sector.
As president of Duquesne’s Health Law Society, she’s been able to get a running start
on this work. In her role, she educates law students about health law careers and
arranges speakers and events to expand students’ horizons and foster collaboration.
Through this work, Trello has discovered new possibilities in law and sees how it
connects to other disciplines in meaningful, productive ways.
“I feel like I'm a part of something very important and integral in society,” said
Trello. “Public health is something that more lawyers should choose to be part of
their professional lives.”
Trello also recognizes that health and law overlap for everyone–not just for those
working in or studying these fields.
“Health and law are integral in our daily lives and in combination so often, whether
you think about it or not,” said Trello. “For example, if you think of patient-care
policies like HIPAA or drug policies, that is health and law.”
Based on her positive experiences in the classroom and through off-campus work, Trello
has the professional confidence to continue a meaningful role in government or public
health. And she’s proud that the Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
will educate the next generation of physicians who will exemplify the University’s
long-standing commitment to promoting health care equity in the region.
“Duquesne students in the health profession programs are already contributing to the
wellbeing of our communities,” said Trello. “Now we are putting forth more professionals
in the health sphere, and that's a great thing.”
Trello is excited for future law students and the collaborative opportunities that
await them.
“Through the Health Law Society, they might have the ability to partner with medical
students for workshops or projects to create a better world,” she said.
As her time on campus comes to an end, Trello wishes incoming students well and knows
they’ll appreciate the same warmth and camaraderie she found on the Bluff.
“Everyone on campus is friendly and they're willing to help. Always ask questions
because the campus is so close-knit and kind,” said Trello. “And take advantage of
our view–it’s a great chance to get those photos.”
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New Medical School, Fresh Perspectives
Students from across campus will connect in meaningful, productive ways.
Rose Trimpey-Warhaftig
There’s a huge need for primary care physicians who speak Spanish. I want to use these skills in my daily work to help eliminate barriers.
Jacob Dimenbort
There will be a lot of opportunities for interprofessional work, particularly in the state-of-the-art simulation suites. This is where students start to understand the roles and responsibilities of their colleagues in different simulations such as the emergency room, birthing suite and more.
Rachel Anderson
I prioritize a holistic health approach in my own practice and consider physical, emotional and social wellbeing. It’s really exciting that Duquesne is expanding and working to train new professionals in these resources.
Henry DiPaolo
The opening of Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is a great opportunity for collaboration. Pharmacy students can hear different patient cases and collaborate with a team of medical students, nursing students and pharmacy students–just like in the hospital setting.
Kyla Covato
With the medical students we can look at issues they might have and help them discover what we can do about them. I'm excited to collaborate and solve more health issues.
Iván Del Toro Hernández
Sometimes [doctors] say they have patients who would benefit from occupational therapy, and it helps to start that dialogue from the beginning in school–not just during clinical field work.
Cassidy Camp
I feel like the school and faculty will guide medical students and get them on the same positive path faculty have sent me on in the nursing field.
Kirstin Franklin
The new college will allow school psychology students to interact with medical students and learn how those teams work, while medical students get to learn how school systems work. It’s important to have these multidisciplinary teams working together so their patients–our students–can benefit.
Fayla Junior
Since being here at Duquesne, one of the things that people tell others about Pittsburgh is that it's one of the places where health care thrives.