Meet Our Student Ambassadors (2022-2023)

MD, MS2
Undergrad: University of Michigan, 2020
Degree: Biomolecular Science
Hobbies: Sports, TV, movies, cooking
Favorite quote: "Some people were born to play for the Yankees; I was born to play against the Yankees." David Ortiz
Contact: Arpan Bose

MD, MS2
Undergrad: Skidmore College, 2019
Degree: BA, Neuroscience
Special Interests: Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology
Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, anything on a mountain
Favorite quote: "We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." Albus Dumbledore
Contact: Kasia M. Dillon

MD, PhD (MS3/GS2)
Undergrad: Oberlin College, 2016
Degree: Neuroscience
Special Interests: Neurology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine
Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, music, cooking, outdoors
Contact: Jason Freedman

MD, MS2
Undergrad: UMass Amherst, 2019
Degree: Finance
Special Interests: Health systems science, simulation in healthcare
Hobbies: Exercise, foodie
Favorite quote: "Work hard, be nice."
Contact: Jack Hanna

MD, MS3
Undergrad: Kansas State University, '20
Degree: Microbiology, minor in anthropology
Special Interests: PURCH track, patient advocacy, pediatrics, neurology
Hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, travel, reading, spikeball, knitting
Favorite quote: "Adventure is worthwhile in itself." Amelia Earhart
Contact: Sarah Hansen

MD, MBA
Undergrad: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Degree: Bioengineering
Special Interests: Emergency medicine, sports medicine, pediatrics
Hobbies: Soccer, hiking, camping, reading, DnD
Favorite quote: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Henry Ford
Contact: Kayla Loycano

MD, MS3
Undergrad: Georgetown, 2018
Degree: Human science
Special Interests: Community-based medicine, free clinics, vaccine drives, primary care
Hobbies: Exploring, beach, hiking, trying new restaurants
Favorite quote: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Contact: Brian Nickley

MD/PhD (G3/M3)
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh, 2014
Degree: Microbiology
Special Interests: Maternal/fetal health, health disparities, leadership in medicine, biomedical research
Hobbies: Sewing, crafting, baking
Contact: Abiola Ogunsola

MD/PhD, MS2
Undergrad: UC San Diego, 2020
Degree: Bioengineering, biotechnology
Special Interests: Marine biology
Hobbies: Running and swimming
Favorite quote: "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."
Contact: Rebecca Panwala

MD, MS2
Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis, 2016
Degree: Anthropology, Global Health and Environment
Special Interests: Pediatrics, OBGYN, Dermatology
Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, hanging with friends, crosswords
Favorite quote: "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
Contact: Toireasa Rafferty-Millett

MD, MS3
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame, 2020
Degree: Science professional studies
Special Interests: Injury prevention, public health, trauma and critical care
Hobbies: Cooking, yoga, running, reading, traveling
Favorite quote: "Decide what to be and go be it."
Contact: Alex Richard

MD, MS2
Undergrad: Tufts University, 2016
Degree: Psychology, Biology
Special Interests: Reproductive justice, nutrition, peer mentorship
Hobbies: Travel, cooking, tennis
Favorite quote: "I would rather be happy than dignified." Charlotte Bronte
Contact: Lisa Sangermano