Liliana Suarez MD, MPH, a Junior Assistant Resident in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, talks about her experience as a medical student participating in the Child Advocacy Lab as part of the Children's Law Clinic at Duke Law School.

Taught by Associate Clinical Professor of Law Crystal Grant, the lab offers students a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative learning environment bringing medical and law students to the forefront of child advocacy. Students in the lab engaged in team projects and conduct research related to current child advocacy issues, with particular focus on recent changes in mandated reporting laws that have greatly affected all professionals working with children. The lessons learned from working cooperatively with other disciplines will directly translate to enhance career skills for interdisciplinary practice.