Expertise:
Ms. Huggins Shade's expertise is in adolescent medicine.
Major Product/SVS:
Multi-Specialty Medical Practice
Hobbies/Sports:
Exercising, Healthy Living, Traveling, Discussing Civics and Politics
Education Degrees:
MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dallas Texas (1996); Master of Science in Biology, North Carolina State University (1991); Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
American Academy of Pediatrics; American Medical Women's Association; The American Board of Pediatrics
Charity:
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina; Daily Bread; Muscular Dystrophy Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith, the support she received from her family and children and her self-improving nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she had a brother with downs syndrome. She read his medical records and was amazed at how the medical treatment he received at that time had changed in recent years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Shade has recently completed her term as chairwoman of the department at Pediatrics National Hospital in North Carolina. She also has a passion for journalism and hopes to have an 'Ask the Doctor' column for a magazine.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Acting as a Partner and Pediatrician at Boice-Willis Clinic, Offering In- and Outpatient Care, Performing Administrative Duties, Serving as Medical Director for the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Shade intends to continue her successful medical practice at Boice-Willis and teach at a medical school.