Name: Declan Diestel
Class Year: 2024
Title: Research Supervisor
Organization Name: Boston Bone and Joint Institute
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
My job entails managing research databases of nine principal investigators, coordinating multicenter research projects with orthopedic surgeons, and training research assistants.
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
The Holy Cross Career Center connected me to my first employer after Holy Cross. I decided BBJI was a good fit for me because it helped me gain both clinical and research experience, two necessary parts of a medical school application.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
Spring Break Immersion Program, Working for Worcester, Orientation Program, SPUD.
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
I majored in Neuroscience. My major solidified by passion for healthcare and becoming a physician because I was able to get a multidisciplinary/holistic perspective on both physical and mental health.
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
Interpersonal Skills, and Time/Resource Management.
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
I would advise students to get involved in as many opportunities as possible on and off campus. Making connections early on is extremely important and having meaningful experiences will help you in any field you plan to go into.