Originally from East Orange, N.J., Nathaniel Walcott grew up inspired by his father, a dedicated pediatrician who served under-resourced communities for over 30 years. This example of leadership motivated Walcott to pursue a career in medicine to serve his community.
Walcott earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and completed his master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Wake Forest University. Before entering medical school, he spent two years as a middle school science teacher in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, where he learned the importance of building strong community relationships. Additionally, he worked as an EMT in Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic, refining his clinical skills and understanding the value of humanism in medicine.
At Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Walcott discovered a passion for mentoring, service and humanism. He has mentored college students aspiring to medical careers through the Mentoring the Pipeline organization, served as the Christian Medical and Dental Association co-president and advocated for health equity in the broader Winston-Salem community. One of his most cherished experiences has been using his teaching skills and medical knowledge to introduce elementary and middle school students at RISE Academy to careers in medicine.
Outside of medical school, Walcott is an avid basketball player, regularly playing with resident physicians and participating in intramural sports with classmates. He will soon begin his residency in internal medicine at George Washington University, where he looks forward to creating a lasting legacy of service and compassion for his future patients.