Entering Class of 2021: Student Gallery

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Welcome to Penn, MS1s!

Entering Class of 2021!

Ahab Alnemri

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Ambler, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love going to the gym regularly to lift and constantly challenging myself. I also like cooking various things and trying new recipes, but you’ll find me enjoying a nice steak at least once a week! Lastly, I love exploring bars and restaurants in Philly and am always down to go out and have a fun night!

I love going to the gym regularly to lift and...

Ahab Alnemri

Aidan Crowley

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2021

I spent my childhood in southern California and St. Louis, Missouri, so I consider both to be my hometowns. For fun, I enjoy running, reading, writing, and playing tennis, and I can often be found satisfying my (EXTREME) sweet tooth or exploring local coffee shops. I also love spending time with friends and cheering on Notre Dame football. Go Irish!

I spent my childhood in southern California and St. Louis,...

Aidan Crowley

Aiden Ahn

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2020

Hi! In my free time, I like to explore different restaurants, play video games, climb, and watch cooking channels on YouTube. I also love making food, so any new recipes will be greatly appreciated!

Hi! In my free time, I like to explore different...

Aiden Ahn

Alder Strange

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
Year of Graduation: 2020

In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, dancing, or brushing up on my mediocre flute/piano/saxophone/uke skills. I also love musical theatre, so it’s not uncommon to hear me belting out showtunes… especially in the shower! I destress through outdoor recreation and spending time with family/friends.

In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, dancing, or...

Alder Strange

Alexandria Adigun

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Hi my name is Alexandria! My favorite hobbies include yoga, baking, and thrift shopping. I am excited to meet you all!

Hi my name is Alexandria! My favorite hobbies include yoga,...

Alexandria Adigun

Alicia Selvera

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love pick up soccer games and cycling! My cat, Pumpkin, is my entire life (not sorry if I talk about her too much). Come visit me at the nu!

I love pick up soccer games and cycling! My cat,...

Alicia Selvera

Allison Chae

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Ilsan, South Korea
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
Year of Graduation: 2020

A proud cat mom of 2. I love crocheting and listening to jazz!

A proud cat mom of 2. I love crocheting and...

Allison Chae

Amy Pei

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love spending time with friends and seeking out new experiences. I am always down to listen to live music or try out a new restaurant! I also try to stay active and really enjoy hiking, working out, skiing, rowing, and polo.

I love spending time with friends and seeking out new...

Amy Pei

Ana Acevedo

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia is my favorite place in the world. Thus I am very interested in public and global health. Outside of school I love adrenaline, reggaeton, traveling, and Halloween!

Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia is my favorite place...

Ana Acevedo

Anchith Kota

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Born in India, raised in far too many cities to count. I find anything fun as long as I’m doing it with other people, but I especially love dancing, playing chess, hiking, and critiquing dishes on MasterChef even though I can’t cook to save my life. Passionate about childhood wellness and immigrant health!

Born in India, raised in far too many cities to...

Anchith Kota

Andrew Nelson

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University (BYU)
Year of Graduation: 2021

Running is my passion – I ran track in high school and college, but now want to transition to ultramarathon training (go read Born to Run by Christopher McDougall if you haven’t!). I also love hiking (living in Utah over the last 5 years was a dream), exploring new places (好想念台灣!), and cooking/eating.

Running is my passion – I ran track in high...

Andrew Nelson

Andy North

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Rochester, MN
Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University
Year of Graduation: 2017

I worked as a CPA at Ernst & Young for 1.5 years before deciding to pursue medicine. I pretty much enjoy doing anything active like lifting, running/hiking, and playing sports with friends. My other main hobby is eating desserts, I would be surprised if anyone has a bigger sweet tooth than me!

I worked as a CPA at Ernst & Young for...

Andy North

Angela Gong

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Lexington, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time, I enjoy singing, baking, cooking, and eating cheese! I also love the outdoors, especially hiking, but otherwise, am a couch potato.

In my free time, I enjoy singing, baking, cooking, and...

Angela Gong

Angela Malinovitch

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2020

Outside of medicine, I spend my time running, hiking, traveling, and taking care of my almost 2-year-old dog, Kip. I’m also an avid explorer of Philly’s parks and restaurant scene.

Outside of medicine, I spend my time running, hiking, traveling,...

Angela Malinovitch

Angela Xu

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love cooking and spend most Sundays watching F1!

I love cooking and spend most Sundays watching F1!

Angela Xu

Anh Dang

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Methodist University
Year of Graduation: 2021

On the weekends/evenings, you can find me on a volleyball court or a hiking trail! I also love trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and curating Spotify playlists for every mood.

On the weekends/evenings, you can find me on a volleyball...

Anh Dang

Anna Chen

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love working out, all things outdoorsy, Shanghainese dim sum but really any kind of Asian food, portrait photography, calligraphy, and the occasional amateur baking sesh (brown butter miso cookies – don’t knock it till you’ve tried it). Out of the many things to be excited about in med school, I’m by far most excited about meeting, learning from, and experiencing life with you all! Here’s to Class of 2025!

I love working out, all things outdoorsy, Shanghainese dim sum...

Anna Chen

Anne Tran

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2018

I don’t always have free time, but when I do, I prefer to spend it doing anything active, like working out, trying new fitness classes, playing any sport, running, or taking a long walk to explore the city. Always down for a spontaneous adventure or for the classic froyo run. Heads up, I have the max iCloud storage so my camera roll can sustain the ###,### photos I will take of you (sorry not sorry in advance).

I don’t always have free time, but when I do,...

Anne Tran

Anran (Anna) Huang

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Wuhan, China
Undergraduate Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Year of Graduation: 2019

During my free time, I love spending time with my two cutest cats and watching amines. I am super bad at sports and my walking limit is literally only five blocks. One of my most important goals in med school is to exercise more and not to faint in an OR.

During my free time, I love spending time with my...

Anran (Anna) Huang

Ari On

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love to be active and spend time outside, but I also enjoy cooking and baking as indoor hobbies. I love meeting new people and spending time with people so I’ll participate in most activities if there are people involved!

I love to be active and spend time outside, but...

Ari On

Ariela Zebede

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2019

Spent my gap years working on a regenerative farm and then on a science podcast. You can find me making music, hiking, doing yoga, and dancing. I’m always seeking adventure and love meeting new people!

Spent my gap years working on a regenerative farm and...

Ariela Zebede

Ashhad Qureshi

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love singing, specifically making and recording a cappella arrangements of my favorite songs! I also love eatery hopping and trying out new places (spicy food is my favorite!). I’ve recently gotten into biking so would love to explore parts of Philly with other people!

I love singing, specifically making and recording a cappella arrangements...

Ashhad Qureshi

Ashna Aggarwal

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love to get to know new people and explore new places! In my free time, I like to cook, bake, go on mini-adventures in the city, and play board/card games. I also love to hike, kayak, and do anything else outdoorsy!

I love to get to know new people and explore...

Ashna Aggarwal

Avanti Rangnekar

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Year of Graduation: 2018

I love to discover new creative outlets and have recently taken up wheel throwing pottery and DJing. If I am not wheel throwing pottery or creating a new Spotify playlist, you can catch me planning my next trip or researching Philly’s dumpling hot spots. Within the field of medicine, I get excited about innovations in healthcare delivery that disrupt status quo paradigms and work to provide more equitable care!

I love to discover new creative outlets and have recently...

Avanti Rangnekar

Avi Dravid

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Glenview, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Year of Graduation: 2019

Whenever I have free time, I love to explore the outdoors – hiking, camping, and backpacking; there is something incredibly liberating about being in a place without cell service. I also enjoy following current events and global affairs through books, magazines, and podcasts. I have an obsession with tinkering and fixing things, from old motorcycles to electric guitars.

Whenever I have free time, I love to explore the...

Avi Dravid

Ayan Mandal

PSOM House: Wood

Ayan Mandal

Barbara Xiong

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I enjoy almost every form of the visual arts including drawing, graphic design, animation, and knitting. I also like listening to podcasts (99% Invisible, Freakonomics, and Hiddden Brain), exploring local restaurants, and making boba.

I enjoy almost every form of the visual arts including...

Barbara Xiong

Blake Gilbert-Bono

PSOM House: Dickens

Blake Gilbert-Bono

Brendan Ho

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate Institution: University of Cincinnati
Year of Graduation: 2021

I like to boulder, practice and coach gymnastics, and lift! I also like to write, cook, and play video games.

I like to boulder, practice and coach gymnastics, and lift!...

Brendan Ho

Bryson Houston

PSOM House: Rhoads

Bryson Houston

Caroline Conlan

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2020

As an undergraduate, some of my favorite activities included playing ukulele in a folk band, swing dancing, and volunteering as an adaptive ski instructor for athletes with disabilities. Now, outside of medicine, I love swimming, baking, and cooking (especially anything with butternut squash). I am passionate about translational research and interested in both Oncology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

As an undergraduate, some of my favorite activities included playing...

Caroline Conlan

Chandler Floyd

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I enjoy spending my free time outdoors doing all sorts of things, like running, biking, and hiking. As a southerner, my Saturdays in the fall are filled with watching college football. Family and friends always make these activities better and I love spending time with them.

I enjoy spending my free time outdoors doing all sorts...

Chandler Floyd

Chris Wu

PSOM House: Dickens

Chris Wu

Cindy Song

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: West Windsor, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Every morning, you can find me with a cup of tea and a bowl of fruit and yogurt because breakfast is my self-care ritual. I love cooking vegetarian food with and for friends, home workouts, graphic design, and reading memoirs, historical fiction, and books about medicine. I am also an aspiring plant mom and will happily give you some homegrown basil whenever you need it!

Every morning, you can find me with a cup of...

Cindy Song

Colin Villarin

PSOM House: Mossell

Colin Villarin

Cooper Penner

PSOM House: Mossell

Cooper Penner

Daksh Chauhan

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love trying out different restaurants, playing team sports like soccer and ultimate, working out, or any activity with friends or family. I am not huge into watching sports but the Olympics always rile me up, gotta cheer for Team USA 🇺🇸. Outside of medicine, I love reading up on/needing about history of wars, particularly the Second World War, and America during the Cold War.

I love trying out different restaurants, playing team sports like...

Daksh Chauhan

DanaRose Negro

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Broomall, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love spending time with my friends and family, being outdoors (whether that’s going hiking or hanging at parks and gardens), reading, listening to music, and exploring new places. I’m also a fan of desserts (ice cream is my favorite!), my plants, board games, and sitcoms. I am passionate about improving healthcare access and education. So excited to meet you all!

I love spending time with my friends and family, being...

DanaRose Negro

Dani Brown

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love being active, especially playing soccer, cycling (outdoors & indoors) and weight training. I’m a big foodie, both with cooking and trying new restaurants. I hope I’ll have time to read in med school – I am currently on the hunt for my favorite local bookstore in Philly, so if you have any recommendations, let me know!

I love being active, especially playing soccer, cycling (outdoors &...

Dani Brown

Davi da Silva

PSOM House: Dickens

Davi da Silva

David Rekhtman

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland
Year of Graduation: 2021

As someone born and raised in Maryland, I am obviously obsessed with our flag but also experience the identity crisis of being labeled as a southerner and northerner at the same time; my solution is to listen to country music while skiing! I am passionate about advocacy, interested in healthcare policy, and an avid viewer of the CSPAN network. I’ve picked up biking, jogging, creating Spotify playlists, spending time with friends, and binging Netflix shows as my favorite forms of procrastination that I’m sure I can continue in Philly!

As someone born and raised in Maryland, I am obviously...

David Rekhtman

David Yang

PSOM House: Dickens

David Yang

Deonte Hall

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Reston, VA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2019

Whenever I am not working/researching, I am either playing pickup basketball/soccer, watching sitcoms, or discovering and making music.

Whenever I am not working/researching, I am either playing pickup...

Deonte Hall

Derek Swanson

PSOM House: Mossell

Derek Swanson

Divya Saini

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2018

I enjoy traveling, stumbling upon live music, green tea, and sunshine. My latest pet project has been experimenting with efficient plant-based instant pot cooking and I’d love to join beginner salsa lessons if anybody’s interested!

I enjoy traveling, stumbling upon live music, green tea, and...

Divya Saini

Elizabeth Whidden

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Stroudsburg, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Vassar College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love thrift/antique shopping, running, crossword puzzles and phone games. I am most interested in social medicine, particularly working with uninsured and undocumented migrant populations.

I love thrift/antique shopping, running, crossword puzzles and phone games....

Elizabeth Whidden

Ella Eisinger

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Harrison, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love running in forests, cycling on quiet hilly roads, drop-shotting on courts, reading in cafes, and spending time with friends anywhere and everywhere. Glial cells, limited-edition ice cream flavors, long hikes, hot-pressed sandwiches, and puns easily excite me. In addition to finally meeting all of you, I am looking forward to integrating my interests in neuroscience, teaching, writing creative nonfiction, and healthcare accessibility into my medical education.

I love running in forests, cycling on quiet hilly roads,...

Ella Eisinger

Ellie Bernstein

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love running, yoga, and coffee. Outside of school, I enjoy trying new restaurants, exploring farmers markets, and reading science fiction novels. I am also a huge sports fans and love trying new sports.

I love running, yoga, and coffee. Outside of school, I...

Ellie Bernstein

Emily Gleason

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Tiverton, RI
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love to spend time outside–running, hiking, or walking my family’s dogs. I’m excited to explore Philly’s restaurants and coffee shops, and I’m training for the Philadelphia marathon in November! I also love to read, cook meals with friends, and travel.

I love to spend time outside–running, hiking, or walking my...

Emily Gleason

Emily Xu

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Cary, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I would have become a chef or food magazine editor in another life. Love to run, hike outside, and power walk to a coffee shop in my spare time. My favorite day of the week is Thursday because of the NYT crossword and favorite hour is, of course, happy hour.

I would have become a chef or food magazine editor...

Emily Xu

Eren Kafadar

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2020

In my free time I like to cook cooking and I’m looking to expand my recipe repertoire. I also really like exploring the city art scene (music, galleries) and thrifting, as well as nature hikes and especially around bodies of water! Within medicine, I am interested in mental health and challenging the historical and current constructs that inform how to conceive of health and wellness.

In my free time I like to cook cooking and...

Eren Kafadar

Erica Nguyen

PSOM House: Wood

Erica Nguyen

Fawaz Naeem

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Port Saint Lucie, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

During my free time, you’ll most likely find me at the gym, cooking, watching soccer, or playing Fifa with friends. Teaching and public health are some of my biggest passions, and I hope to continue those during my time at PSOM. I look forward to meeting everyone!!

During my free time, you’ll most likely find me at...

Fawaz Naeem

Felipe Rosero Castro

PSOM House: Rhoads

Felipe Rosero Castro

Francesca Romero

PSOM House: Rhoads

Francesca Romero

Francisco Zepeda

PSOM House: Wood

Francisco Zepeda

Gavin Turner

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Rehoboth, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn State
Year of Graduation: 2019

I enjoy being outdoors and playing recreational sports like basketball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, frisbee, and soccer. I also have a portable woodfire pizza oven and sometimes like the process of making the pizza more than eating it, so I’d be happy to share with all the pizza-lovers out there. Additionally, I am trying to learn the bass guitar, so if anyone wants to play music together, let me know!

I enjoy being outdoors and playing recreational sports like basketball,...

Gavin Turner

Gina Lepore

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

Outside of school, I love traveling, trying different foods and exploring new places! I also enjoy reading, outdoor activities, binge-watching shows, and I have recently been into crocheting. Spending time with family and friends is important to me and I am happy to be close to some of them in Philly.

Outside of school, I love traveling, trying different foods and...

Gina Lepore

Grace Wu

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Lexington, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2020

In my free time, I really enjoy creative activities like drawing, painting, journaling, and playing the piano. I love to go on long walks or hikes outdoors, usually while listening to a good podcast, and have recently picked up yoga, which keeps me mindful and grounded. I’m also a huge coffee lover and aspiring home cook, so I’m always looking to try new dishes and perfect different recipes.

In my free time, I really enjoy creative activities like...

Grace Wu

Grant Brighter

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College
Year of Graduation: 2019

A lifelong swimmer, I’m also an avid (trail) runner, cyclist, gym rat, and novice triathlete. I’m fond of camping, backpacking, and just being outside in general. I spent my gap years working in a neuroscience lab in Norway, scribing, tutoring, volunteering at the Cleveland Food Bank, and indulging my hobbies of writing/journaling and watching classic movies.

A lifelong swimmer, I’m also an avid (trail) runner, cyclist,...

Grant Brighter

Gyan Moorthy

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2020

I consider myself a very social person: I jump at opportunities to meet and get to know people, and I’ve often done so when trying some activity for the first time or learning a new skill. I met some of my best friends while searching for lost arrows after an outdoor archery practice and bonded with others while studying French or German or cultivating and cooking with rare herbs. I love late-night talks about everything from Wittgenstein to the newest QI tools to sports and silly songs and am always, always willing to fence, golf, hike or stargaze with others.

I consider myself a very social person: I jump at...

Gyan Moorthy

Haley Cohen

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester
Year of Graduation: 2020 (Dec)

I love watching movies (I definitely talk the whole time though), reading, taking walks, cooking, and spending time with my large family (including pets – especially pets). Sci-fi and horror are my favs, but recently I’ve also enjoyed non-fiction and drama as well. I think I like music, but hardly ever listen to it, so my taste is mostly informed by whatever my partner has been listening to.

I love watching movies (I definitely talk the whole time...

Haley Cohen

Helene Chesnais

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2020

My hobbies include making and remaking spaghetti carbonara until I can one day make them perfectly. Otherwise, I enjoy running, sight-seeing… and I have a bit of a passion for etymology– which I hope will make learning new medical vocabulary somewhat fun!

My hobbies include making and remaking spaghetti carbonara until I...

Helene Chesnais

Henry del Carmen

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing guitar, drums, running, boxing, fishing, Rubik’s cubes, and cooking. Moreover, I am passionate about the intersection of business and healthcare to advocate for preventive medicine and relieve health disparities. I am very close with my family, and am very proud of my Nicaraguan culture!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing guitar, drums, running, boxing,...

Henry del Carmen

Henry Utset

PSOM House: Rhoads

Henry Utset

Heta Patel

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

Hi everyone! Some of my favorite things to do include scrounging through vinyl crates, frequenting the unoffical Rail Park, and running along the Schuylkill. In my free time (what even is that), you can find me writing poetry, embroidering, obsessively curating my Spotify playlists, and going down YouTube rabbit holes. I’m passionate about violence prevention, anti-trafficking efforts, health equity, and I am truly excited to meet you all!

Hi everyone! Some of my favorite things to do include...

Heta Patel

Hope Kim

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Amherst College
Year of Graduation: 2019

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the pool, and have always loved being in the water. Aside from swimming, I also enjoy spending time outdoors, and try to make time to go biking, running, skiing, or hiking when I can. I love spending time with family and friends, and am looking forward to exploring Philadelphia, meeting new people, and trying to keep our mint and basil plants alive.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the...

Hope Kim

Irene Hamlin

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Akron, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2021

Hi everyone! I am a big fan of yoga, pickleball, orangetheory, and reading. Also, as an Akron, Ohio native I naturally love basketball and all things Lebron. I look forward to engaging with the Philadelphia community and exploring the city. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Hi everyone! I am a big fan of yoga, pickleball,...

Irene Hamlin

Isabel Ryan

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Locust Valley, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Outside of medicine, I love to run, surf, horseback ride, and ski (basically anything adrenaline fueled). I also love traveling, reading, finding cool restaurants and museums, and just exploring cities/places in general.

Outside of medicine, I love to run, surf, horseback ride,...

Isabel Ryan

Isabel Yoon

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I like crocheting blankets (the only pattern I can manage!) while watching the Great British Bake Off. I also love reading fiction & poetry, camping & hiking at national parks with my family, baking, and doing the Monday NYT crosswords. Basically a 22 year old grandma!

I like crocheting blankets (the only pattern I can manage!)...

Isabel Yoon

Jack You

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love to cook! Always looking for new recipes or people to cook good food with 🙂

I love to cook! Always looking for new recipes or...

Jack You

Jacob Kocan

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Fairview, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

I recently graduated undergrad at Penn. Some of my favorite things to do in Philly are going for runs through the city and on the river bank, exploring new coffee shops, restaurants, and bars, and spending time in the parks.

I recently graduated undergrad at Penn. Some of my favorite...

Jacob Kocan

Jacob Niculcea

PSOM House: Wood

Jacob Niculcea

Jalin Jordan

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Southfield, MI
Undergraduate Institution: Michigan State University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I come from a big family with 5 siblings, and I’m the youngest of them all. I’m an avid lover of cooking and exploring new places to find good restaurants to try!

I come from a big family with 5 siblings, and...

Jalin Jordan

Jalin Jordan

PSOM House: Wood

Jalin Jordan

Jeffrey Weiner

PSOM House: Wood

Jeffrey Weiner

Jenelle Safadi

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: St. Augustine, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love to travel, eat amazing food, and meet new people!

I love to travel, eat amazing food, and meet new...

Jenelle Safadi

Jessica Campanile

PSOM House: Wood

Jessica Campanile

Jessica Im

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2020

Some of my interests outside of academics include faith, dance, and music. I’m very excited to be starting school with everyone here!

Some of my interests outside of academics include faith, dance,...

Jessica Im

John Thompson

PSOM House: Wood

John Thompson

John Tipps

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Middlebury College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I really enjoy being outside! In particular, I love hiking and birdwatching! I’m also trying to get better at cooking.

I really enjoy being outside! In particular, I love hiking...

John Tipps

Joseph Beaty

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Elgin, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Vassar College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love writing/performing sketch comedy, though I am a bit out of practice due to COVID! When indoor activities are safe, I enjoy going to theater performances, comedy clubs, and concerts. I also love trying new food/drinks, playing video games, and reading sci/fantasy novels.

I love writing/performing sketch comedy, though I am a bit...

Joseph Beaty

Joshua Anil

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I enjoy writing (though not about myself). You can usually find me playing the piano and guitar, especially jazz improv, and I’m always down to have a jam session with friends. I also love watching/playing sports, from football and basketball to F1 racing! My faith is also super important to me and impacts every area of my life!

I enjoy writing (though not about myself). You can usually...

Joshua Anil

Joshua Pirl

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I’m a dork about local politics, political organizing, and bike commuting and I’m excited to apply those interests here in Philly. For fun i enjoy cooking/baking, staying active through sports, listening to podcasts, and playing board games.

I’m a dork about local politics, political organizing, and bike...

Joshua Pirl

Juan Leon

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2020

Playing music has always been my favorite way to relax after a rough day, especially when I can actually manage to avoid the noise complaints. I also love cooking and am slowly learning how to bake, one burnt muffin at a time. Aside from that, I’ve been a big fan of cheesy horror and gothic novels since I was a little kid so I tend to fall back on that old pastime from time to time.

Playing music has always been my favorite way to relax...

Juan Leon

Juliana Qin

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Richmond, IN
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I enjoy playing tennis, cooking with garlic, eating baked goods, cheering on the USWNT, and doing fancy things with my sisters. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in ancient philosophy and ethics. My favorite color is periwinkle!

I enjoy playing tennis, cooking with garlic, eating baked goods,...

Juliana Qin

Justin Greisz

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time I love to explore new restaurants in the city, hang out with friends, and play video games or board games. I grew up with a large number of animals so I’d love to meet anyone’s pet(s). Outside of medicine, I’m very interested in solving issues of disparity, especially those related to education.

In my free time I love to explore new restaurants...

Justin Greisz

Katherine (Kat) Xia

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Mountain View, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Santa Clara University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love singing, playing chess, and finding new places to eat delicious food! This past year, I have also grown to love visiting dog parks, snowboarding, and reading while enjoying an iced caffe latte. I have been told my most defining quality is my curiosity, and maybe partly because of that, I’m feeling really excited to explore a lot in medical school and learn from everyone!

I love singing, playing chess, and finding new places to...

Katherine (Kat) Xia

Katherine Dorfman

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Brandeis University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I like to run, hike, try new food, travel, read, and play pick up ultimate and soccer.

I like to run, hike, try new food, travel, read,...

Katherine Dorfman

Katie Choi

PSOM House: Mossell

Katie Choi

Keshav Goel

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I am an avid fan of weightlifting, playing pick-up basketball, and most other sports (and other athletic pursuits). I also perform stand-up comedy. In general, I’m an extrovert and love hanging out in cities with my friends!

I am an avid fan of weightlifting, playing pick-up basketball,...

Keshav Goel

Keshav Shah

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I enjoy doing outdoorsy activities, solving crossword puzzles, and watching movies with friends in my free time, and I’m an avid sports fan (Big Blue and Heat Nation baby) who’s always ready to play pickup. I also love to sing and listen to music – Illenium, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Drake, and Arijit Singh are some of my favorite artists. I’m looking forward to exploring Philly and meeting everyone in the coming weeks!

I enjoy doing outdoorsy activities, solving crossword puzzles, and watching...

Keshav Shah

Kevin Yan

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Cedar Knolls, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love getting to know new people, going on long-distance bike rides, and baking/cake decorating! I am almost always down to go out into nature for a hike/walk, to appreciate some new music/food, or to just talk about life (hit me up any time – seriously)! My Christian faith, my family, and my friends are also of utmost importance to me, and I hope to pursue justice through the intersection of medicine, psychiatry, and law.

I love getting to know new people, going on long-distance...

Kevin Yan

Korey Henderson

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I enjoy running, binge-watching TV shows, playing with my cat, and going to the beach. I like to spend time with friends by exploring new restaurants in the city or going to the local bars to watch a drag show.

I enjoy running, binge-watching TV shows, playing with my cat,...

Korey Henderson

Kristen Park

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

Some of my favorite things in life are brie cheese, pasta, and Trader Joe’s. I grew up playing in orchestras and being part of dance teams, so the arts are really important to me. In my free time, I like going to orchestra concerts, visiting art museums, watching films, and trying new restaurants.

Some of my favorite things in life are brie cheese,...

Kristen Park

Lancelot Herpin

PSOM House: Dickens

Lancelot Herpin

Lev Krasnovsky

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: River Edge, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I’m really interested in nutritional science and pollinator conservation, so love combining these two passions through various farming initiatives. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, reading, and making different kinds of fermented foods.

I’m really interested in nutritional science and pollinator conservation, so...

Lev Krasnovsky

Lindsay Kumble

PSOM House: Wood

Lindsay Kumble

Lizzie Huntley

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: New Hartford, IA
Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time I try to be around horses as much as possible. I’ve been an avid rider my entire life and was even a working student for an Olympic equestrian before I started college.

In my free time I try to be around horses...

Lizzie Huntley

Lucy Wang

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I’m fond of baking; it’s a nostalgic activity for me, especially when I’m making breads from my childhood. In addition, I like to visit different cafes and museums, and I’m trying to get into pilates and yoga. I’m excited to meet everyone!

I’m fond of baking; it’s a nostalgic activity for me,...

Lucy Wang

Luiselys M. Hernandez

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love to spend time with my family, exercise at the gym, and go on long walks. I like to try out new foods, experience new cultures, and I also have a creative side which I usually express through my drawings. Aside from these activities, I love going to amusement parks and concerts, but I also enjoy being in silence with a book in one hand and coffee in the other!

I love to spend time with my family, exercise at...

Luiselys M. Hernandez

Marine-Ayan Ibrahim Aibo

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Parsippany, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2020

Hi everyone! I love to bake, spend time outdoors with friends, and I’m super passionate about martial arts – I competed in Taekwondo throughout college. I am currently trying (and mostly failing) to pick up running, but I also love trying new sports in general. I have a kitten whose sole purpose in life is to knock things over, so I also spend a lot of my free time chasing after her.

Hi everyone! I love to bake, spend time outdoors with...

Marine-Ayan Ibrahim Aibo

Martin Shaw

PSOM House: Rhoads

Martin Shaw

Maryia Svirydava

PSOM House: Dickens

Maryia Svirydava

Mattia Mahmoud

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love anything related to the outdoors: skiing, hiking, and cycling. I also love to watch basketball, soccer and football. Excited to be classmates with all of you!

I love anything related to the outdoors: skiing, hiking, and...

Mattia Mahmoud

Melissa Li

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2019

In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching anime, experimenting with different ways to cook instant noodles, and writing bad poetry. Prior to Penn, I spent 2 years doing global health research in China and working in healthcare consulting, so I’m very interested in the intersection of medicine, public policy, and business!

In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching anime, experimenting...

Melissa Li

Michael Baumgartner

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2015

Hi I’m Michael – I grew up in Texas but spent the last 5 years in England doing my PhD. I like barbecue and live music and I know more than I should about fruit flies.

Hi I’m Michael – I grew up in Texas but...

Michael Baumgartner

Michael Yao

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Caltech
Year of Graduation: 2021

I enjoy biking, chess, lap swimming, and doing some side programming projects!

I enjoy biking, chess, lap swimming, and doing some side...

Michael Yao

Mimi Kim

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love trying new places to eat, watching movies/TV, spending time outdoors, and having spontaneous adventures with friends. My Christian faith and my family (especially my niece and nephews) are central to everything that I do. I can’t wait to meet you all and get to know you over these coming years!

I love trying new places to eat, watching movies/TV, spending...

Mimi Kim

Mitchell Plesser

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Oceanside, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I’m a huge basketball fan, and I also absolutely love tennis and running. In my free time I try to be in nature as much as I can whether it be camping/hiking/just hanging with the people in my life. I also love exploring the cities I am in to the fullest extent and grinding out games of Catan. I really like getting to know people more, and I make sure to take time out to spend with the people I care about most no matter what.

I’m a huge basketball fan, and I also absolutely love...

Mitchell Plesser

Muskaan Aggarwal

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Folsom, CA
Undergraduate Institution: MIT
Year of Graduation: 2020

Outside of medicine, I love being outdoors, watching TV, reading, and spending time with friends and family!

Outside of medicine, I love being outdoors, watching TV, reading,...

Muskaan Aggarwal

Najib Muhammad

PSOM House: Rhoads

Najib Muhammad

Nasser Douge

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I really love to talk about and listen to new music, so if you have any recommendations let me know! I also recently adopted a cat and clearly cannot stop talking about him, so feel free to come over and meet him!

I really love to talk about and listen to new...

Nasser Douge

Nicholas Han

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Acton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I enjoy playing tennis, basketball, ping pong, and occasionally going to the gym (hopefully I can start going more consistently). When I’m feeling less productive, I binge watch a lot of Netflix and Disney+. I also love music, both listening and playing piano and guitar, and I hope to continue to find time throughout med school.

I enjoy playing tennis, basketball, ping pong, and occasionally going...

Nicholas Han

Nicolas Mandel

PSOM House: Wood

Nicolas Mandel

Nikhil Mistry

PSOM House: Mossell

Nikhil Mistry

Nikki Perry

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Greenville, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, biking, cooking/baking, and going out to eat and drink with friends. I am looking forward to meeting my classmates and exploring Philly with them!

In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, biking, cooking/baking,...

Nikki Perry

Orlando Arevalo

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Year of Graduation: 2017

If I’m feeling adventurous, I like to go outdoors and rock climb, hike, and bike. If I feel like staying in, I like to cook fancy food and enjoy playing video games with family and friends. Outside of medicine, I am passionate about ice hockey (played for over a decade), eating delicious food, and making the world a better place.

If I’m feeling adventurous, I like to go outdoors and...

Orlando Arevalo

Pavithran Ravindran

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Westbury, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I really enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. I have also been doing karate/tae kwon do for the past ~10 years which helps give me a good workout to offset my previous hobby.

I really enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family....

Pavithran Ravindran

Phoebe Cunningham

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2020

For fun I love baking, crafting, and dancing. I am also passionate about art historical theory and naps!

For fun I love baking, crafting, and dancing. I am...

Phoebe Cunningham

Pranav Kodali

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2021

If waking up at 7 AM on a Sunday to watch 20 cars go in circles around a track for two hours sounds like fun, I’m your guy! When I’m not watching Formula 1, I love trying out new recipes, exploring new trails, driving on twisty roads, or finding a game of pickup basketball

If waking up at 7 AM on a Sunday to...

Pranav Kodali

Praneeth Thota

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Clarksburg, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time, I’m a huge sports fan. I especially love to play basketball and also am a passionate NBA and NFL fan. I’m also a big foodie and love trying out new restaurants. Another thing I’m definitely big on is spending time relaxing with both my friends and family.

In my free time, I’m a huge sports fan. I...

Praneeth Thota

Rachel Gerrard

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Williamstown, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I’m originally from Williamstown, MA, but spent the past couple of years living in England and Boston. I love to run, hike, and anything else outdoors!

I’m originally from Williamstown, MA, but spent the past couple...

Rachel Gerrard

Radhika Gupta

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2019

Exploring cities by foot, trying new coffee shops in search of the perfect latte, running, dancing, meditating, playing Catan and ping pong ’til late hours, investing, learning about the latest advancements in biotech, and most of all, spending time with family and friends – some of the many things that bring me joy and keep me going every single day!

Exploring cities by foot, trying new coffee shops in search...

Radhika Gupta

Rajat Chandra

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Fishkill, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2018

I love spending my free time with my family and friends. In general, I enjoy playing tennis and other sports / games, watching lighthearted movies, working through puzzles, learning new things, and just hanging out with others.

I love spending my free time with my family and...

Rajat Chandra

Rebekah Chun

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Forest, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2019

Ridiculously long walks, studio ghibli music on the ukulele, cafe hopping, live jazz, mango, watermelon, conversations on faith/life, and bananagrams are some of my favorite things! I love entering into and holding stories through relationships and reading.

Ridiculously long walks, studio ghibli music on the ukulele, cafe...

Rebekah Chun

Reena Sulkar

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Barrington Hills, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Year of Garduation: 2019

I played golf competitively for the past 14 years, and I look forward to continuing to hit the links and enjoy the great outdoors in Philly. I also enjoy trying out new restaurants and coffee shops!

I played golf competitively for the past 14 years, and...

Reena Sulkar

Roby Daniel

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
Undergraduate Institution: City University of New York: Brooklyn College
Year of Graduation: 2020

Despite my love for hiking, biking, and lifting weights, I would happily enjoy spending my free time watching a good Tarantino film or playing a competitive board game (Risk, anyone?). Although I’m not the greatest cook, I’m a foodie at heart who’s always looking for the best restaurants in every city and country I visit.

Despite my love for hiking, biking, and lifting weights, I...

Roby Daniel

Rohin Maganti

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2021

Some of my favorite hobbies are cooking, rock climbing, and biking! I have with a podcast with a good friend of mine from college and enjoy speaking to cool people in engineering and science through that. I also love playing basketball and volleyball!

Some of my favorite hobbies are cooking, rock climbing, and...

Rohin Maganti

Rushi Patel

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Avon, IN
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2020

Calling me a “skater boy” would give me too much credit, but I do enjoy a nice visit to the skatepark. If that drop-in looks too steep, I’d be happy to switch over to a game of Ultimate Frisbee, Spikeball, or tennis — just don’t get your hopes up when you pick me on your team. I am also a proud 3-time binge-watcher of Stranger Things, and when I’m not busy with awaiting its fourth season, I try to read a little bit about entrepreneurship/biomedical research or engage in a healthy political debate.

Calling me a “skater boy” would give me too much...

Rushi Patel

Ryan McGregor

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Scranton, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
Year of Institution: 2021

I love doing anything outside, whether it’s running, hiking, going for walks, or exploring Philly (and usually getting lost)! I also enjoy working out, getting to know new people, spending time with friends, and making people endure my bad jokes. Outside of medicine, I’m really interested in math, computer science, physics, and pretending that I’m good at any of those things.

I love doing anything outside, whether it’s running, hiking, going...

Ryan McGregor

Saba Tegegne

PSOM House: Wood

Saba Tegegne

Sai Bhatte

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: McDonald, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2021

Boxing, biking, lifting – I love most forms of working out other than running (bad knees!) and am willing to try everything. A yinzer at heart, I love watching the Steelers. Nothing makes me happier than a nice blue sky and a day spent outdoors, so I’m excited to hopefully leave behind Pittsburgh’s abysmal weather.

Boxing, biking, lifting – I love most forms of working...

Sai Bhatte

Salman Khan

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year of Graduation: 2020

I enjoy the outdoors, my cat, and scrolling through TikTok.

I enjoy the outdoors, my cat, and scrolling through TikTok.

Salman Khan

Sam Curry

PSOM House: Dickens

Sam Curry

Sam Garfinkle

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2019

When not hanging out with my dog Latke (pictured above), I enjoy cooking, hiking, swimming, and generally spending time with my partner.

When not hanging out with my dog Latke (pictured above),...

Sam Garfinkle

Samuel Kim

PSOM House: Dickens

Samuel Kim

Sanam Kavari

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Hillsborough, NC
Undergraduate Institution: UNC Chapel Hill
Year of Graduation: 2019

Hi everyone! I love outdoor activities including hiking, camping, biking, and recently skiing. I also enjoy playing music, watching crappy reality TV, and exploring new cities and parts of town. I’m so excited to get to know y’all!

Hi everyone! I love outdoor activities including hiking, camping, biking,...

Sanam Kavari

Sanjena Venkatesh

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love exploring new activities and seeking out new experiences! In my free time, I enjoy traveling/sightseeing, spending time with friends, watching “Friends,” hiking/kayaking, playing board games, and exploring my creativity (making art/music). Can’t wait to check out all that Philly has to offer!

I love exploring new activities and seeking out new experiences!...

Sanjena Venkatesh

Sarah Bell

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2018

I love being outside, whether through hiking, running, reading in a park, or just a long walk!

I love being outside, whether through hiking, running, reading in...

Sarah Bell

Satvika Kumar

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2020

I love being outdoors – I especially like long walks, runs, and hikes. I also really enjoy exploring new music and discovering up-and-coming artists. I’m passionate about digital equity and the impact that technology has on our health.

I love being outdoors – I especially like long walks,...

Satvika Kumar

Shakira King

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Bridgeport, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, being active (whether dancing or working out), traveling/exploring, reading, and watching a bunch of different TV shows/movies. My faith in God is an integral aspect of who I am and inspires me to seek joy and peace in each and every day. I’m also very passionate about working with underserved and disadvantaged communities as well as encouraging URM students to pursue careers in STEM.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, being active...

Shakira King

Shanelle Mendes

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Westford, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2020

In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, playing board games, trying new recipes, and painting and drawing. At PSOM, I look forward to continuing to explore my interests in cell and tissue engineering, nutrition, and social determinants of health. I am so excited to meet you all!

In my free time, I love spending time with family...

Shanelle Mendes

Shanzay Khan

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Great Falls, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2019

Netflix has described my taste in documentaries as ” Controversial”, “Investigative”, “Provocative”; coincidentally, this also summarizes my family’s opinion of me. I’m passionate about gastronomy, decolonization studies, and make-up tutorials. I’m always willing to give any new and extreme workout a shot, if only to justify my eating habits.

Netflix has described my taste in documentaries as ” Controversial”,...

Shanzay Khan

Shikha Singh

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2019

I’m into running, reading non-fiction, and going to bars! I love exploring new restaurants. I also love all dogs, but I especially love my golden retriever named Bishop. 🙂

I’m into running, reading non-fiction, and going to bars! I...

Shikha Singh

Shreya Parchure

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Wynnewood, PA / Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021

In my free time, I enjoy canvas painting, swimming, reading, and fresh fruit. In addition to medicine, I am passionate about health-tech, engineering medical devices, and bioethics.

In my free time, I enjoy canvas painting, swimming, reading,...

Shreya Parchure

Shurik Zavriyev

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love exploring new places with new people and am always available for a good old-fashioned nerd out. Come join me climbing, singing, dancing, boardgaming or (h/b)iking. Excited to meet you all!

I love exploring new places with new people and am...

Shurik Zavriyev

Somachukwu Umeozulu

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Year of Graduation: 2019

I love theatre/the arts (especially musicals!), reading, doing puzzles, being outdoors, doing yoga, playing Animal Crossing and listening to podcasts. I also love exploring new places and am looking forward to see all that Philly has to offer! Within medicine, I am interested in public health, policy, medical education, medical humanities, and pursuing a primary care specialty.

I love theatre/the arts (especially musicals!), reading, doing puzzles, being...

Somachukwu Umeozulu

Spencer Tazumi

PSOM House: Wood

Spencer Tazumi

Stephanie Wang

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I’m always down for an adventure and I love staying active, whether it’s swimming, kayaking, SUP, or hiking! Counteracting any possible fitness ~gains~ I would hope to make is my penchant for exploring new restaurants and eating any sweet in sight. I’m also an amateur cook, an avid music and stand-up comedy fan, and a frequent Netflix binger!

I’m always down for an adventure and I love staying...

Stephanie Wang

Steven Ayotte

PSOM House: Rhoads

Steven Ayotte

Steven Hart

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2021

As you can tell by the hair and ginormous Adam’s apple, I play acoustic/electric guitar (and most anything with strings on it) and sing in an uncomfortably low range. I was a college radio DJ for 4 years and currently enjoy caring for an oversized record collection and dragging friends and loved ones to art museums. I also love constantly quoting I Think You Should Leave, friendly games of Hungry Hungry Hippos, and walking around Ikea.

As you can tell by the hair and ginormous Adam’s...

Steven Hart

Suzie Byun

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Year of Graduation: 2021

I like to spend my free time reading (particularly epic fantasy!) but also doing taekwondo and practicing calligraphy. I’ve also been exploring the many applications of garlic salt while attempting to cook!

I like to spend my free time reading (particularly epic...

Suzie Byun

Sydney Chambule

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Maputo, Mozambique
Undergraduate Institution: Allegheny College
Year of Graduation: 2019

I grew up in Mozambique and soccer became almost synonymous of happiness (whether playing or watching). I recently started liking basketball and want to add cooking to that list. I also enjoy comedy, dancing, spending time with friends and visiting new places.

I grew up in Mozambique and soccer became almost synonymous...

Sydney Chambule

Sydnie Swanson

PSOM House: Mossell

Sydnie Swanson

Tyler Lian

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Old Lyme, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2020

This past year has come with a big change-up to my roster of hobbies: I’ve started to dabble a bit in volleyball, hiking, and YouTube dance tutorials. Reading and crosswords are also big constants in my life. I guess all in all I just try to be available to my surroundings and see what comes with that!

This past year has come with a big change-up to...

Tyler Lian

Valentina Mattfeld

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Flanders, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2021

I love playing with my dog (who sadly is back home in New Jersey), painting, lifting weights, playing games, and watching movies! Currently trying to learn how to cook; if you have any good recipes, send ’em my way!

I love playing with my dog (who sadly is back...

Valentina Mattfeld

William Gao

PSOM House: Wood

William Gao

Xiwei Yang

PSOM House: Mossell

Xiwei Yang

Yehuda Elkaim

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Bnei Brak, Israel
Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
Year of Graduation: 2020

Alongside my passion for medicine, I derive great satisfaction from learning new, perspective-altering information. Outside of school, I enjoy reading; playing and listening to music; swimming; and spending time with people from all walks of life.

Alongside my passion for medicine, I derive great satisfaction from...

Yehuda Elkaim

Yohan Kim

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: New Haven, CT
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2017

I love cycling, soccer, cooking, tennis, squash and pretty much doing anything active. Can’t wait to explore Philly these next few years.

I love cycling, soccer, cooking, tennis, squash and pretty much...

Yohan Kim

Yonatan Babore

PSOM House: Mossell

Yonatan Babore

Yvonne Su

PSOM House: Rhoads

Yvonne Su

Zhiye Lu

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Shenyang, China
Undergraduate Institution: Grinnell College
Year of Graduation: 2019

Hi everyone! My name is Zhiye and this is my puppy Coco. In my spare time I love spending time with my family, and playing music such as piano and Guqin, a Chinese traditional instrument.

Hi everyone! My name is Zhiye and this is my...

Zhiye Lu

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