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Kylee Blount is a biology major minoring in chemistry and French, from Augusta, Georgia. After completing her undergraduate STEM degree, Kylee plans to enter an MD/Ph.D program to become a maternal-fetal medicine obstetrician/gynecologist, specializing in high-risk patients. She chose to attend Howard because she wanted to be surrounded by other student leaders who want to change society for the benefit of minorities and equality, in an environment where she will be supported and challenged academically. Kylee chose a career in STEM because she wants to research the causes of high-risk pregnancies and discover new methods of preventing fatal extremities. Her passion for science motivates her to use her interests in STEM to make long-lasting impacts in disadvantaged communities. She plans to own several medical practices and use her MD/Ph.D to educate others about the importance of preventing implicit bias and training them to recognize physical signs and symptoms.