Originally from Rwanda, Humure lost both of her parents in the 1994 genocide and subsequently lost part of her right leg due to complications from cancer. As a medical professional, she hopes to one day return to her home country and open a prosthetics clinic.
“I love it because I know how it feels when you're first put on your first prosthesis, and you are able to do things you didn't know you would be able to do before. It's a rewarding feeling. It's a beautiful feeling as a patient, but it's also a rewarding feeling as a clinician, providing the care to the patients,” said Humure. She is set to graduate this spring from the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Prosthetics & Orthotics program, housed in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Learn more about Humure’s story in our blog post and in the video below.
Download broadcast-ready soundbites detailing Humure’s experience in the Prosthetic & Orthotics Program.
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UW Medicine
