Alumni Spotlight – Dr. Jennifer Allison ’11

Name: Jennifer Allison
Hometown: Mullica Hill NJ
Year of GCHS graduation: 2011

College attended/Degree(s) earned:
University of Tampa Bachelor of Science
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Doctor of Medicine

Current Status (where do you live, where do you work, explain your job):
Memphis TN
University of Tennessee Health Science Center 4 th year General Surgery Resident
Applying to Minimally Invasive Fellowship

How did Gloucester Catholic help you prepare for success beyond high school?
Gloucester Catholic helped me realize that I was the most important factor determining my success. I can be my own biggest
supporter and motivator in order to get where I want to be in life.

What advice would you give to current GCHS students?
Be kind to yourself. You can either be your biggest obstacle or your biggest supporter. Give yourself room to make mistakes and
learn from them.

Was there a particular faculty/staff member who had an impact on you?
Doc Simmons – He is the reason I thought becoming a doctor one day was even a possibility