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Dr. Jessica Tall ('16)

Jessica Tall

For Dr. Jessica Tall (Class of 2016), helping families navigate the healing process for their children is what drives her every day. She is a first-year pediatric resident at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, part of a combined pathway with Boston Children’s Child Neurology Residency Program. “I love my patients,” says Dr. Tall. “Being able to aid families and support children on their healing journey are among the greatest joys and beauties of life.”

Dr. Tall describes her career path as both “intense and rewarding,” filled with many opportunities to explore her wide range of interests and make a meaningful impact on her community. After graduating from Beachwood High School, she attended Emory University, where she majored in Anthropology and Human Biology and minored in Spanish. Serving as a teaching assistant for both biology and organic chemistry deepened her curiosity about science and medicine and set her on the path to earning her medical degree from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.

During medical school, Dr. Tall embraced her passion for service. She mentored underrepresented students through the Fairfield University Mentoring program, volunteered with the Huntington Quick Response Team to support families affected by the opioid crisis, and worked to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations at Marshall University’s Minority Health Institute.

Dr. Tall credits Beachwood Schools with helping her develop the confidence to take on challenges and advocate for herself and others. She balanced rigorous Advanced Placement coursework with extracurricular activities. Fond memories include participating in the White & Gold talent show, being crowned Prom Queen, and placing at the state Science Olympiad competition.

Outside of work, Dr. Tall finds joy in painting, writing, and mentoring students underrepresented in STEM fields. Her TEDx Talk “Weaving Identities Through Connections” highlights the importance of building connections and supporting others in their journeys.

Her advice to current students? “Be yourself and enjoy the journey,” she says. “Being honest and your authentic self is so important.”

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