Ovid S. Barrow '95

Graduation Year: 1995
Major: Biology
Hometown: Georgetown Guyana adopted hometown Brooklyn USA
Current Professional Title: Site Medical Director
Name of Employer: Emory Hillandale Hospital

Why did you choose to attend Medgar Evers College?

I was fortunate that Medgar Evers College choose me. MEC was the closest local college and I walked into the school with no intentions of attending College and the rest is history.

What is one of your favorite memories, classes, professors, or activities while attending Medgar Evers College as a student?

My favorite memories are rejuvenating the Medgar Evers Science Association and creating Island Brothers & Sisters Inc. My favorite teachers were Professor Nana Hagan ( Biology) and Dr. John A. Gibbs (Chemistry).

How has your education at Medgar Evers College influenced or helped you in your life and career?

Most definitely! I took the gamble of returning to college and it paid off.

What are one or two of your proudest professional or personal accomplishments that occurred after graduating from MEC in which your education played a role?

Being Board Certified in Internal Medicine and becoming the Medical Director at Emory Hillandale Hospital.

What piece of professional advice would you give your fellow MEC alumni?

Pay now, fly later.