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Xavier

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Xavier Jefferson, MS4

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • Texas A&M University, Major: Psychology

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Co-president of Interventional Radiology Interest Group
  • Member of Black Men in White Coats

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Preclinical: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Renal
  • Clinical: OBGYN, Surgery, Medicine

Hobbies

  • Reading, puzzles, traveling 
Rujman

Item Term
Rujman Khan, MS4

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, B.S. in Biology, minors in Chemistry and Asian Studies

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Medical Muslim Students' Association President
  • Internal Medicine Interest Group Co-President
  • Med/Peds Interest Group Treasurer
  • Student Yearbook Co-Chair
  • Peer Resource Network Mentor and Transitions Coordinator

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Neurology, Family Medicine

Hobbies

  • Oil painting, crochet, video games, swimming, travel
Francisco

Item Term
Francisco Elisarraras, MS4

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Bachelor's in Biology and Minor in Chemistry

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • First Gen
  • LMSA

Hobbies

  • Boxing, Racquetball, Movies, Music
Adel

Item Term
Adel Hassan, MS3

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • Texas A&M University; Biology major with minor in Computer Science

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • MS3 Class President
  • Muslim Medical Students Association Treasurer

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Cardiology

Hobbies

  • Software development, anime, ML-related research
Tyler

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Tyler Galbraith, MS2

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • University of Texas at Dallas – Biochemistry

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Baylor Swim Club - Co-president
  • Baylor Orthopedic Surgical Society – Member
  • Service Learning Program – Member
  • BCM Admissions Ambassador

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Sports Medicine, Heme-Onc

Hobbies

  • Swimming, running, watching football (NE Patriots), making coffee - both espresso and filter!
Liam

Item Term
Liam Ferreira, MS3

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • Baylor University, Undergraduate Major: Biology; Graduate Degree: MBA

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Neurology, Histology, Gastroenterology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, HemeOnc

Hobbies

  • Delving deeper into Roman History, playing cello, watching Premier League soccer
Paul

Item Term
Paul Nemer, MS2

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • Baylor University

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Step Up Club, Founder

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Anatomy

Hobbies

  • Reading, basketball, weightlifting, discussing world politics and history
Lauren

Item Term
Lauren Dorn, M.D./Ph.D. GS2

Item Definition

Undergraduate Institution and Major

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Major: Kinesiology

Student Organizations and/or Leadership Involvements

  • Student National Medical Association - Diverse STEM Coordinator
  • Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies - Executive Member

Subjects/Courses of Interest

  • Cardiology, Endocrinology, Renal, Immunology, Biochemistry

Hobbies

  • Dancing, fitness, nature walks, trying restaurants around Houston, going to concerts!