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Class of 2025 Graduates

Shannen M.

B.A. Biology, Premedical Studies co-major, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Undergrad research awarded funding from Miami U
    • College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador to prospective students
  • Currently enrolled in the Physician Associate (P.A.) program at the University of Charleston, Class of 2028.


Program benefits:

"… the opportunity to complete graduate level coursework before PA school…and to maintain core science knowledge during this transition to a PA program.”

 

 

 

 


Sam H.

B.A. Biology, Premedical Studies Co-major, Spanish Minor, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Global Brigades International Healthcare volunteer work
    • Supplemental Instructor in Microeconomics
  • Currently applying to both Allopathic (M.D.) and Osteopathic (D.O.) schools

Program benefits:

“…to address real-world healthcare challenges and to collaborate with faculty and peers who share my passion for making a difference in the lives of others.”

 


 

John R.

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Quality Engineer work to design novel optical components
    • Undergraduate research to create a drug-eluting hip implant
  • Currently applying to both Allopathic (M.D.) and Osteopathic (D.O.) schools

Program benefits:

“… the opportunity to immerse myself in the healthcare field will allow me to learn about the impact of work in healthcare and to gain a clear vision of how I can best contribute as a physician." 


 

Ian W.

B.S. Biochemistry, Spanish minor, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Cello performance in symphony orchestras
    • Undergraduate research on the molecular basis for antibiotic resistance

Program benefits:

“… broad experience with how the medical field works as well as what it is like to work as a physician…will also gain insight into the workings of the healthcare system which could help me become a better physician.”

 


 

Cass H.

B.S. Biology, B.A. Creative Writing, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Veterinary Hospital assistant
    • Dormitory Resident Advisor

Program benefits:

“… gain more knowledge of the human side of medicine…the COVID-19 pandemic limited the time I was able to observe in hospitals. With shadowing hours built into the program, I will explore various medical fields first-hand…”

 


 

Class of 2024 Graduates

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B.S. Biology, Premedical Studies co-major, Nutrition minor, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Vice President of Standard, Panhellenic Association Council
    • Community Service Chair, Alpha Delta Pi
    • Clinical Informatics Intern at a Community Health Network
  • Currently enrolled at the Indiana University School of Optometry, Class of 2029

Program benefits:

"I have had the opportunity to not only obtain more shadowing hours but have observed specialties that I had not been exposed to …”


 



Mason K.

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B.A. Biology, Premedical Studies co-major, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Glee Club
    • Research at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center (Cleveland) in a diabetic retinopathy lab
  • Currently in a Medical Observation and Scribe Training Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic

Program benefits:

“… better understanding of the different career paths available to me as a STEM student …and earning a master’s degree that provides me additional career flexibility.”

 


Jenny L.

B.A. Biochemistry, Premedical Studies co-major, Medical Sociology and Molecular Biology minors, Miami University

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Healthcare Education Student Advisory Board at Mallory-Wilson Center
    • Research on notochord and cardiovascular development in Biology Department at Miami U
    • Student volunteer in the Emergency Department, McCullough-Hyde Hospital
  • Currently enrolled at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Class of 2029

Program benefits:

“With a schedule designed specifically based on my strengths, weaknesses, and interests, I’ve been able to have deeper conversations about healthcare from both a scientific and sociological perspective.”

 


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Belinda S.

B.A. Biology, Premedical Studies co-major (Miami University)

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Secretary for Global Medical Brigades
    • Member of Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS)
    • Participant in Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program
  • Currently pursuing Emergency Medical Technician and Phlebotomy certification while also preparing for the MCAT Examination with the expectation of applying to medical school for the 2025-26 application cycle.

Program benefits:

“… I am involved in “Pause for Parents,” a volunteer organization where I spend time with children and adolescents with disabilities…helped me to refine my career goals ” 


Chris S.

B.S. Neuroscience, Premedical track (The Ohio State University)

  • General Focus
  • Undergrad highlights
    • Member, Mount Leadership Society Scholars
    • Mentor and Teaching Assistant, Neuroscience Program
    • Patient Care Associate at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • Emergency Department Technician, Dayton Children’s Hospital
  • Currently enrolled at the Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2029

Program benefits:

“… our curriculum is intertwined with…the Physician Associate Studies program…giving me a glimpse of healthcare professional school …”