Hi! I’m excited to join the MedStar Franklin team. I grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland and consider myself a Marylander at heart (I once ate 7 blue crabs for my 18th birthday dinner). I was raised by two Chinese immigrant parents who modeled a strong work ethic and curiosity about the world, and I have carried these values with me. I majored in Biological Sciences with a minor in History at Cornell University, took a gap year in Boston where I worked as an ophthalmic technician, and attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where I fell in love with family medicine.
My pathway to medicine was a gradual process, but ultimately, I was drawn to the chance to hear people’s stories, the science behind medical decision-making, and the chance to give back to the communities that I come from. My specific interests include LGBTQ health, adolescent medicine, behavioral health, reproductive justice, and community/underserved medicine.
Outside of work, I like spending time with loved ones, playing music, drawing/painting, playing Stardew Valley, and working out. I’ve recently started taking blacksmithing classes which I plan to continue once I can get my own forge. I’m looking forward to being close to home and further exploring Baltimore!
Constance Chen, MD