Current students
2024 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Jola Akinloye
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Music Technology High School: Milton District High School - Milton, Ontario Extracurricular Engagements: SickKids Hospital—Research Student in the Student Advancement Research (StAR) Program, MDHS Student Government—Co-Prime Minister, Grade 9-11 Grade Representative, Video Editor, Self-taught music producer, proficient in FL Studio and Soundtrap, Leadership By Design (LBD)—C21 Student, DECA—Provincial Qualifier, Mustangs In Blue—MIB Representative, Clinical Shadowing— Shadowed Pediatric and Family doctors, Healthcare Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Royal City Mission—Soup Kitchen Volunteer Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician whose work creates a domino effect, impacting not just my patients but also their families and communities. By earning my degree in Neuroscience, a minor degree in Music Technology, an MD, and potentially a PhD, I aim to create a diverse and multifaceted career as a doctor and potential researcher that aims to actively alleviate disparities in my community, and hopefully leave a lasting, positive influence on the lives I touch. |
Jordan Tyrell
| Major: Law Minor: Chemistry High School/City/State: Rancho High School, Las Vegas, Nevada Extracurricular Engagements: President of National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball, Volunteering with local organizations (Just One Project, Opportunity Village, local elementary school), Medical Magnet student Career Aspirations: I hope to be either an Anesthesiologist or an Emergency Medicine Physician in an area that serves underrepresented communities who have historically had limited access to quality healthcare. |
Sienna Martinez Corzine
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Medical Humanities High School/City/State: Upper Arlington High School, Columbus, OH Extracurricular Engagements: Director National Honors Society Peer Tutoring, Hematology Oncology Research Internship, Volunteering with student with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Best Buddies, Mock Trial Carrer Aspirations: I aspire to be a physician who focused on serving Detroit and supporting patients' rights for comprehensive and equal healthcare. I am specifically invested in ensuring patients are active participants in their own healthcare. |
Viktor Ostapyuk
| Major: Biochemistry and Chemical Biology Minor: Undecided High School/City/State: Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, Michigan Extracurricular Engagements: Chemistry Research, Piano, President of Human Rights Club, Medical Shadowing Experience, Hospital volunteering, Tutoring, NHS Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician dedicated to reducing health disparities in my community through advocacy, research, and education. My goal is to be well-equipped to address language barriers, fears, and challenges in accessing healthcare resources. |
Roxana Herrera
| Major: Biochemistry and Chemical Biology Minor: Phycology High School/City/State: Romeo High School, Macomb, MI Extracurriculars: Club Tennis, Crochet Club, Filipino Student Society, Osteopathic Medicine Club Carrer Aspirations: Anesthesiologist |
Kevin Kometa
| Major: Chemistry Minor: Global Health and Social Medicine High School/City/State: The Governor’s Health Sciences Academy at Cosby High School, Midlothian, Virginia Extracurricular Engagements: General Services volunteer and trainer at St. Francis Medical Center. Member of Spotlight, Cosby High School’s mixed show choir (nationally recognized). Virginia All-State Chorus member. Member of Black Student Union, Science National Honors Society, National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Academic Team. Member, volunteer, and singer at Centralia Presbyterian Church. Participant in the Black College Institute at Virginia Tech and the Woodson Summer Scholars at the University of Chicago. Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician who helps target and alleviate health disparities amongst disproportionately affected communities within urban and impoverished areas. |
Adanna Nwamba
| Major: Biochemistry Minor: African American Studies High School/City/State: Cass technical High School, Detroit, Mi Extracurricular Engagements: Swim club, Crochet club, Wayne African Student Society, Tutoring, DAPCEP, Catholic Church Ministry Carrer Aspirations: I hope to become a physician. Through my work, I aim to contribute to addressing Detroit's healthcare challenges through research and community outreach to resolve local healthcare issues. On a smaller and more personal scale, I also hope to inspire other young people of color to pursue a career in medicine. |
George Ayanleke
| Major: Biomedical Physics. Minor: Undecided High School/City/State: Creekside High School, Saint Johns, Florida. Extracurricular Engagements: Being Captain and Founder of Debate Team, Science National Honor Society chapter President, Founder and Co-President of Investment Club, and a Founding Board Member of Policy Matters. Carrer Aspirations: To become a trusted participant in the communities I serve through communicative, compassionate, and respectful care for marginalized peoples. I aspire to become a leading Ophthalmologist who can effectively advocate for the well-being of the people I serve. For fun I enjoy Playing the drums and listening to music. |
T'Emi Oshin
| Major: Public Health Minor: Biological Sciences High School/City/State: H.H. Dow High School, Midland Michigan Extracurricular Engagements: Continuing into college-Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project Board Member Highschool-President and Founder - Dow High Black Student Alliance, Founder - Black Youth of Midland, Intern at MyMichigan Health Hospital, Chair of Participant Selection - Midland County Youth Leadership, Vice President of Testing - Dow High DECA, Midland Youth Action Council Member, Midland Youth Inclusivity Council member, Teen Advisory Board Member - Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, National Honor Society Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician who advocates for health equity and works diligently to reduce health disparities within our nation and beyond. I have a special interest in Black communities and disorders that disproportionately affect them, and aim to increase trust in medicine within Black communities to work towards a healthier and more equitable future. |
Nikhita Kowsika
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Undecided High School/City/State: Athens High School, Troy, MI Extracurriculars: President of Hospital Heroes/Medical Club, Vice President of Biology Club, HOSA participant and Middle School Coach, Future Problem Solvers, Model United Nations, Math Club, Symphonic Orchestra, Girls Varsity Tennis, Student Teacher at Chinmaya Mission, and Literacy and Math Tutor. Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a physician that advocates for patients and is able to provide care to underserved populations. |
Eshal Sameer
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Public Health High School/City/State: Auburn High School, Rockford, IL Extracurricular Engagements: President - Model United Nations Club at Auburn High School, Visual Arts - Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Acting Theatre, National Honor Society, Winnebago County Chairman and Rockford Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council, University of Illinois Chicago Urban Health Club+CHAMPIONS Program, Polygenic Risk Score research through Advancing Research in Science with Equity (ARISE) Summer Research Internship - University of Wisconsin, Madison Career Aspirations: Through the Med-Direct Program, I aspire to become a long-term advocate for underrepresented populations in medicine. I want to use the Wayne State/Detroit area resources to help integrate my work into the Global Health sphere, connect with underrepresented populations worldwide while enhancing my own understanding of the incredibly diverse medical field, and combat the health disparities they face through such interdisciplinary foundations. In these ways, I hope to bring a sense of community and comfort to my patients and provide them with the comprehensive tools needed to help them gain confidence in managing the health of themselves and their communities long term. |
2023 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Adam Mssika |
Major: Public Health Minor: Business High School: Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, VA Extracurricular Engagements: Officer of the Health Occupation Students of America chapter President & Co-founder of the Racially Unified Community Club Career Aspirations: With my MD and MBA, I aspire to increase the bonds between healthcare institutes and the communities they serve by providing easier communication between different healthcare providers, educating communities on foundational healthcare procedures, and making sure that proper healthcare is accessible to everyone. |
Aminah Lawal |
Major: Biological Sciences High School: University High School Academy, Southfield, MI Extracurricular Engagements: National Honor Society, President of Student Council, Vice President of Book Club, Peer Tutoring Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a dedicated physician that connects with my patients, has a positive impact on my community, and helps ease the fear and mistrust of healthcare. In addition to that, I want to be a source of representation in the medical field |
Minha Gil |
Major: Public Health Minor: Statistics High School: Cranbrook School, Bloomfield Hills, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Volunteering (Bellbrook senior home, food pantry, Grace Centers of Hope, 7cups), Worked at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, Research internship at biotech startup, Varsity Softball, Vice president of CK GIDAS chapter, Editor at Crane-Clarion student newspaper, Principal oboist (CK symphony band, Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony) Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician who brings attention to community health challenges through research and outreach initiatives and serves populations whose health has been neglected.
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Benji Robinson |
Major: Public Health Minor: undecided High school: Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Extracurricular engagement: Youth research advisory board, sports, Star 2.0 program, student council member Career aspirations: I am hoping to be a good family practice doctor that can provide for underserved communities |
Inji Ismaeil |
Major: Public Health Minor: Biological science High School: Canton High School, Canton, MI Extracurricular Engagement: P-CEP Pals President, Canton Congress Member, Unified Sports Buddy, National Honors Society Member, Muslim Student Association Member, Debate Member, Volunteer at DMC, Volunteer at Friendship Circle, By Kids For Kids Reading Facilitator, and Shadowing. Career aspirations: I aspire to become a physician that works to bring attention to the healthcare disparities that neurodivergent and disabled individuals face. I hope to be an advocate for these patients, providing them with empathy, compassion, and ease. In the future, I hope to be a pediatric neurologist or an endocrinologist. |
Majd Victor |
Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Undecided High School: Hatboro-Horsham High School, Horsham, PA Extracurriculars: Jazz/Marching/Concert Band, Students for a Sustainable Future Co-President, Future Medical Leaders of America Co-President, Sneaker business (@pa_sneakersa1) Career Aspirations: I aspire to become an ophthalmologist and a leader in the field of medicine as well as academics. I would love to start my own clinic and run my own business while helping those struggling with vision problems like cataracts that are unable to afford care. I also would love to do research while practicing in medicine and helping teach the future generations about the field of health. |
Angela Lee |
Major: Public Health Minor: Undecided High School: Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX Extracurricular Engagements: Trained and completed rotations at nursing homes, hospitals, and fire stations as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Vice President of Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society), Treasurer of Asian Cultural Club, International Chat Pals Tutor, Math Tutor, Frisco Family Services Volunteer, DECA, HOSA, and Shadowing Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a compassionate physician who focuses on properly educating patients. I aim to improve health literacy and build a greater emphasis on the importance of health in medically underserved communities. I want to become an advocate for my patients and a meaningful figure in their lives. |
Wale Osinowo |
Major: Biology. Minor: Undecided. High School: Glassboro, Glassboro High School. Extracurricular Engagement: Rotary Club, Track and Field. Career aspirations: A practicing anesthesiologist. Hello, my name is Olawale Osinowo and this fall I am excited to be an incoming freshman at Wayne State University. I am from Glassboro, New Jersey and at Wayne State University I currently plan to major in Biology. For fun, I enjoy reading and working out. |
Paolo Belleza |
Major: Public Health Minor: Undecided Extracurricular Engagements: Health Disparities Research Through Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Health Disparities Innovations and Studies, Michigan Swimming Athletes’ Committee, Public Relations Officer of PCEP-STEM Council, Schoolhouse World Peer SAT Tutor, Plymouth Student Ambassador, PCEP Peer Mentor, East Middle School Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach, Group and Private Swim Instructor, Captain of Boys Varsity Swim, All-State/Academic All-American, 6-Time School Record Holder, National Honor Society Career Aspirations: I hope to become a medical physician equipped with the tools to provide quality yet equitable access to healthcare to all who need it – especially underserved communities. I have a particular interest in researching and addressing the effects of the Model Minority Myth on the prominence of Asian American health disparities. |
Raj Gandhi |
Major: Biology Minor: Health Psychology Extracurricular Engagements: Certified Nursing Assistant, Admin Assistant at Neurohealth, Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer, Volunteer Tutor for Low-income families, Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association, Stop The Bleed Certified - American College of Surgeons, Committee of Trauma Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a family medicine physician who actively supports the effort to equalize access to healthcare. I intend to accomplish this goal by opening a clinic in which I operate on a sliding scale fee. This ensures that those who may not have health insurance can still receive affordable treatment and education on preventive health measures, thus avoiding the traumatic and costly experiences associated with preventable illnesses and diseases. |
Yohanna Gerbremariam | Major: Public Health Minor: Undecided High School: Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Ann Arbor, MI Extracurricular Engagements: WTMC Running Club - Public Relations Associate WTMC P2P Mental Health Club, Teen Advisory Group member at the Ypsilanti District Library, Church Volunteer: Youth Worship Team and Kid's Church. Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a physician that works to decrease health disparities in underserved communities. I also want to focus on learning how the disparities we see are connected to other factors outside of medicine, with the goal of hopefully being able to advocate for their change. I wish to be a doctor that understands their patients and works tirelessly for their well-being, and not for my individual success. |
2022 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Adura Sogbesan
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Undecided High School: Cy-Fair High School Cypress, TX Extracurricular Engagements: Serve Hope English Peer Tutoring Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a physician that addresses many of the healthcare disparities that we see today. I think that it is important for individuals to feel represented when they see a physician, and I want to provide that representation and knowledge of medical conditions that disproportionately affect African-Americans. |
Arun Kumar
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Undecided High School: Hononegah High School, Rockton, Illinois Extracurricular Engagements: Researched Muscular Dystrophy at Illinois State University Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician-scientist and research notorious neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Furthermore, I hope to resolve the health disparities that people face throughout our nation and provide them with the basic care that they deserve. |
Dhruval Bhatt
| Major: Biomedical Physics Minor: Undecided High School: Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL Extracurricular Engagements: In high school, I participated in Science Olympiad, FBLA, and National Honors Society. Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a physician who serves in underrepresented communities. I also want increase health literacy within those communities. |
Habib Alrabaa
| Major: Public Health Minor: Global Health and Social Medicine High School: DeBakey High School for Health Professions, Houston, TX Extracurricular Engagements: Chess Club Health Occupations Students of America Volunteer at VA Hospital Volunteer at Houston Zoo Career Aspirations: Becoming a physician instills the responsibility of dedication to scientific research methods along with the passion to medically treat individuals no matter their background. By committing to this responsibility, I will be able to aid those in underserved and underrepresented communities. |
Jada Shorter
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Undecided High School: Renaissance High School Extracurricular Engagements: InterSTEM Research Group - Biology Research Leader Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a prominent leader in the medical field, and to use my experience to fight medical discrimination and work to provide equitable care to those in need. |
Lin Rayes
| Major: Nutrition and Food Science Minor: Global Health and Social Medicine High School: West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Brilliant Detroit tutor, Math Pentathlon coach, MSA, HOSA, shadowed various physicians Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a compassionate doctor that helps patients in more than just their case. I'm particularly interested in anesthesia and its magical effects of easing pain and allowing patients to reach recovery more smoothly. |
Monica Thomas
| Major: Public Health Minor: Biology, Healthcare Ethics High School: Timber Creek Regional High School, Sicklerville, New Jersey Extracurricular Engagements: Class President, Head of the Health and Hygiene Fundraiser for Families Affected by COVID-19, Team Captain of the Girl's Tennis Team, Dance Captain of the Drama Club, National Honor's Society Member Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a doctor with empathy and compassion who advocates for their patients. I would like to start my career as either a Cardiologist or an Anesthesiologist, and possibly work my way up to administration. I would like to work on ethical practices in the medical field, and make sure that healthcare is accessible to all. |
Shaylyn Avery
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Undecided High School: Hart County High School, Munfordville, Kentucky Extracurricular Engagements: Future Business Leaders of America Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a doctor who brings awareness to rare genetic disorders that many physicians are unfamiliar with. I would also like to help underserved communities and increase public knowledge of health. |
Simi Olabode
| Major: Public Health Minor: Medical Humanities High School: Mansfield Early College High School, Mansfield, TX Extracurricular Engagements: Civil Air Patrol Career Aspirations: What attracts me to a career in medicine is the opportunity to advocate for and encourage my patients, especially those who are undermined in the healthcare system. I aspire to become a physician and contribute to healthcare policy. |
Tolani Sogbesan
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Undecided High School: Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, Texas Extracurricular Engagements: Health Occupations Students of America Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a doctor not just to help those in need of medical assistance, but to also serve as a voice to those who society has silenced. Through my work as a physician I hope to shed a light on healthcare disparities while simultaneously giving a voice to ethnic minorities within the healthcare system. |
Victoria Fasakin
| Major: Neuroscience and Political Science Minor: n/a High School: School for the Talented and Gifted Townview, Dallas, Texas Extracurricular Engagements: UIL Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Career Aspirations: My career aspirations are to study and combat environmental detriments of health as a clinical research physician in the field of neurology. I also want to fight for deprived communities to access green spaces that are free from environmental waste and work toward a greener future for everyone. |
2021 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Andrew Robinson | Major: Biology Minor: Finance High School: Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, MO Extracurricular Engagements: Explorer's Club Career aspirations: I aspire to be a doctor that helps patients with more than just medical issues. I want to create programs to help teach information that isn't inherently known by most underserved groups.
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Bianca Jennings | Major: Public Health Minor: Psychology High School: Southfield High for the Arts & Technology, Southfield, MI Extracurricular Engagements: High School: NHS (National Honors Society), Southfield Rotary Interact Career aspirations: My aspiration is to become a doctor not only in the medical field, but also a doctor in life. I want to help those who are underserved, and educate the community on how crucial and important knowledge in health is, while showing compassion and understanding to patients and their families. |
Deidre Crockett | Major: Biomedical Physics Minor: Biological Sciences High School: Taylor Preparatory High School, Taylor, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Varsity soccer Career aspirations: I will become a geneticist who specializes in treating and finding more accessible and effective treatments for sickle cell disease. I plan to open a private practice specifically aimed towards sickle cell patients and offer those treatments at more affordable rates in order to lessen the financial burden on them and their families. |
John Nzasi | Major: Public Health Minor: Swahili High School: Abington Heights High School, Clarks Summit, PA Extracurricular Engagements: Black Student Union Career aspirations: I want to be an orthopedic surgeon who is able to help people get back to working and playing like they intend to. |
Kadaree Richardson | Major: Biology Minor: Accounting High School: River Rouge High School, River Rouge, MI Extracurricular Engagements: The Midnight Golf Program This fall, I plan to take part in intermural sports such as soccer and basketball, and become engaged with a real estate group located on campus. Career aspirations: My career aspirations are to become a Sports Medicine Physician, utilize the capital that I have been able to save over the years to generate multiple streams of income (invest in stocks, real estate, intellectual properties, or other assets), and continue to enhance my financial literacy. Eventually, I will be able to assist and enlighten those from my community and similar environments. |
Mohammad Muntakim
| Major: Public Health Minor: Chemistry High School: Cass Technical High School, Detroit, MI Extracurricular Engagements: 482Forward The Skillman Foundation Chai & Ink Detroit's Muslim Youth Council Huda Clinic Career aspirations: As a physician, I hope to improve the conditions that contribute toward the health disparities present in our society. My goal is to ultimately help raise the quality of life for people in my community, not only in my hometown of Detroit, but also abroad, in countries like my parents' native-land of Bangladesh. |
Sergio Guerra | Major: Biochemisty and Chemical Biology Minor: Spanish High School: Cesar Chavez Academy High School, Detroit, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Science Olympiad Career aspirations: I want to open a clinic and provide good affordable healthcare back to my community |
Trey Timban | Major: Biomedical Physics Minor: Public Health High School: Detroit Country Day, Beverly Hills, MI Extracurricular Engagements: AAPI Association Leader Career aspirations: I aspire to become a surgeon who can connect with my patients. I want to become someone who can give back and help the community of Detroit |
Anjolaoluwa 'Anjie' Dinakin
| Major: Biology Minor: Undecided High School: Cave Spring High, Roanoke, Virginia Extracurricular Engagements: Varsity girls lacrosse, Youth volunteer leader (Veterans Hospital), Tutor (Grades k-6), Beta club, Club camp coordinator (Hunting Hills Country Club). Career aspirations: I will become a doctor who can impact the lives of patients, coworkers, any other people around me. I plan to work in either pediatrics or gynecology. |
2020 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Abisola Fasakin
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Sociology High School: School for the Talented and Gifted, Dallas, Tx Extracurricular Engagements: Wind Band, Teen Trendsetter, Choir, Bible Study, Career aspiraions: I aspire to a doctor that can make a large, positive impact in the largely unserved communities in my area, and continue the work of so many doctors and researchers who are trying to eliminate the high maternal death rates for all women in our country. |
Amanda York
| Major: Chemistry Minor: Arabic Language High School: Phoenix Central High School Extracurricular Engagements: President of International Distinguished Scholars Career aspiraions: I am really interested in the female reproductive field and wish to work to alleviate the injustices against minority women in maternal health. Infertility particularly interests me, so it's where I would like to dedicate my life's research. I want to be a part of a woman's life journey from beginning to end. |
Biola Makinde
| Major: Biomedical Physics Minor: Public Health High School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, California Extracurricular Engagements: Academic Decathlon, HOSA, Volunteer at Kern Medical, NHS/Interact Club, Tennis Career aspiraions: I aspire to become a pediatrician. |
James Wairagu
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Economics High School: Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, GA Extracurricular Engagements: St Joseph's Candler Youth Volunteer Program Career aspiraions: I aspire to be a thoughtful physician treating vulnerable patients in the communities that need me. |
Olivia Carlisle
| Major: Public Health Minor: Arabic High School: Edison High School, Alexandria, VA Extracurricular Engagements: Career aspiraions: It is my dream to become a successful physician who is able to connect with my patients and provide them the best care possible. Specifically, I aspire to specialize in reproductive endocrinology working with innovative reproductive technologies. |
Olma Tadesse
| Major: Public Health Minor: Chemistry High School: St. Anthony Village High School, Minneapolis, MN Extracurricular Engagements: Career aspiraions: I hope to become an equitable medical researcher/professional that actively works to help underserved communities around the world. |
Shane Tinsley
| Major: Philosophy Minor: Biochemistry High School: Belleville High School, Belleville, Michigan Extracurricular Engagements: •Leadership Team - EQUIPPED Scholarship Organization Career aspiraions: To become a Urologist that also teaches at a medical school. In addition, addressing health disparities in minority communities along with men's health. |
Solen Tadesse
| Major: Public Health Minor: Neuroscience High School: Bloomfield Hills High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Career aspiraions: |
2019 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Shyama Bhatt
| Major: Psychology Minor: Neuroscience High School: Warren Township Highschool, Gurnee, IL Extracurricular Engagements: Member of Indian Student Association, Pre Professional Medical Society, Warrior VIP, volunteering at the DMC Hospitals, and conducting research Career aspiraions: I aspire to be a neurosurgeon |
Tauheed Bhatti
| Major: Public Health Minor: Biological Sciences High School: Oscar A. Carlson High School, Gibraltar, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Member of the Pakistani Students Association, MedAssist, and Replenish Detroit, Intramural Tennis, Basketball, Skiing, Research in Heart Failure and Exercise Physiology at the School of Medicine, Volunteer at Beaumont Hospital and Food Banks across metro Detroit Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a Cardiothoracic or Orthopedic Surgeon who works across the globe to provide for multiple patient populations. Additionally, I want to make medical aid more accessible for those in developing countries by reforming healthcare to create a more equitable future.
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Shawn Goodman
| Major: Neuroscience Minor: Political Science High School: Southgate Thomas J. Anderson High School, Southgate, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Michigan Army National Guard, Baseball, Bowling, and Soccer Career aspiraions: I wish to complete the necessary training to become an orthopedic surgeon and practice in orthopedic sports medicine, and serve as a doctor in the US Army. Afterwards I wish to become an orthopedic doctor for the Detroit Tigers. |
Sabrina Khan
| Major: Biological Sciences Minors: Anthropology High School: Star International Academy, Dearborn Heights, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Undergraduate research assistance under Dr. Shane Perrine in WSU SOM's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences Career aspiraions: I want to become a doctor who is able to connect with patients and be their hope for a better tomorrow. I also want to be able to integrate technology and medicine in order to provide the best care possible while always looking into the future. |
Zahira Malik
| Majors: Public Health Minor: Psychology High School: North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, MI
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Maryam Mufti
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Public Health High School: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), Aurora, IL Extracurricular Engagements: Volunteering at the Karmanos Cancer Center, engaged in research on cytoskeletal proteins in Dr. J. P. Jin's lab Career aspiraions: My goal is to be an orthopedic surgeon who also conducts research. I would also like to volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. |
Kalyyanee Nanaaware
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Global Health and Social Medicine High School: Obra D. Tompkins High School, Katy, TX Career aspiraions: I hope to become an impactful physician and bring change to medically underserved areas |
2018 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Brandon Brown
| Major: English Minor: Chemistry High School: White Station High School, Memphis, TN Extracurricular Engagements: BIO 1050 Peer Mentor, WSU Boarding Club member, Cannibidiol (CBD) Anxiety Research, The Brotherhood @ WSU Career aspiraions: I want to become a medical school teacher, or a teacher of resident doctors. I want to be involved with drug research within my career. |
Hamza Hai
| Major: Biochemistry and Chemical Biology and Neuroscience Minor: Psychology High School: Grand Blanc Community High School, Grand Blanc, MI |
Ranya Krayem
| Majors: Sociology and Neuroscience High School: Stevenson High School, Livonia, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Student Life Director for WSU's Muslim Student Association (coordinate the Big Sib/Lil Sib Program), Social Media Coordinator for Students for Justice in Palestine, member of Future Pediatrics, Peer Mentor for Warrior VIP program and volunteering at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. Career aspiraions: My ultimate goal is to become a pediatric physician, possibly specializing in Emergency Medicine or Orthopedics. |
Pierce Krolewski
| Major: Anthropology Minor: Chemistry High School: International Academy of Macomb, Clinton Township, MI Extracurricular Engagements: New Student Orientation Leader, Pre-Professional Medical Society, volunteering at DMC Children's Hospital, Med-Life: volunteering in Lima, Peru, volunteering at the Democratic Presidential Debates 2019 in Detroit, Communication Lead for Students Demand Action Career aspiraions: I am interested in going into a primary care field and also doing a fellowship in Global Health so that I can help address health disparities abroad. |
Karly Patterson
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Sepcial Education Certification High School: Canton High School, Canton, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Vice President of Rising Black Medical Leaders, Emergency Room volunteering at Detroit Children's Medical Center Career aspiraions: I aspire to work as a partnering physician at a pediatric clinic. I hope to mirror the long-lasting and inspirational relationship I have with my pediatrician, with future patients. |
Breanna Ramsey
| Major: Kinesiology-Exercise and Sports Science Minor: Public Health High School: Cass Technical High School, Detroit, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Rising Black Medical Leaders, engaged in research with the Department of Kinesiology, volunteering at the Campus Health Center Career aspiraions: I plan on becoming a Family Medicine physician and work with low income communities. I also plan on researching various women's health issues. |
Alyssa Rogers
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Art High School: Roseville High School, Roseville, MI Extracurricular Engagements: La Vie Detroit, Keep Growing Detroit, volunteering at Wayne County Safe, engaged in Research at Wayne State School of Medicine Physiology Department Career aspiraions: My career aspirations are to ultimately become an impactful community member for the city of Detroit. I plan to achieve this by being an emergency medicine physician, artist, advocate, and promoter of sustainability and urban farming. |
Samaah Saifullah
| Major: Psychology Minors: Digital Arts & Photography and Film High School: International Academy East, Troy, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Orientation Leader, member of the Campus Activities Team, Warrior VIP Peer Mentor, Wayne Med-Direct Peer Mentor Career aspiraions: I plan on pursing a career in neurology or psychiatry with the hopes of practicing a hospital setting among other medical specialists. |
2017 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Mohamed Al-Hassan
| Major: Philosophy Minor: Chemistry High School: Dearborn High School, Dearborn, MI |
Julia Chase
| Major: Chemistry Minors: Spanish and Art High School: International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Detroit Institute of Arts Gallery Service Volunteer, Undergraduate Researcher in Chikungunya Anti-Infective Drug Design, Academic Success Center Tutor, Art Road Volunteer, Teaching Assistant for Spain Elementary, Scribe for Student Disability Services Career aspiraions: I have a strong interest in infectious diseases as a career path, but I'm open to exploring different specialties in medical school. I know for sure I want to go into medical education, whether that be working at a teaching hospital, teaching classes as a professor, or doing community education. |
Tabassum Chowdhury | Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Public Health High School: International Academy East, Troy, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Member of Wayne State Campus Activities Team, PERIOD, RISE, Muslim Students Association, Dental Assistant at Happy Smile Family Dental, coach for the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST) for IA East |
Shirley Elfishawy
| Major: Public Health Minor: Health Psychology and Fairy-Tale and Folklore Studies High School: Utica Academy for International Studies, Sterling Heights, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Peer Mentor for Warrior Vision Impact Program (VIP), member of RISE and New Life, engagedin research in Detroit Young Adult Asthma Project (DYAAP), member of Future Pediatrics Career aspiraions: As a physician, my goal is to go beyond strictly the medical role and be prepared to also help in the social aspects of the job. I molded my undergraduate career around social sciences and humanities as well as the natural sciences in order to learn more about interpersonal skills, because when patients feel comfortable with their doctor, they ultimately will receive better medical care. |
Meyer Gershater
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Public Health High School: Academy For Health And Medical Sciences, Bridgewater, NJ Extracurricular Engagements: Intramural Soccer, Indoor Soccer (Futsal), Spanish Club, Slavic Club, WSU Call Center, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
Janice Gibbons | Major: Biomedical Physics High School: Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Marine City, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Volunteering at The Children's Center and Karmanos Cancer Institute, undergraduate researcher in Dark Matter particle physics |
Priya Sharma
| Major: Psychology Minor: Chemistry High School: Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA), Aurora, IL Extracurricular Engagements: Member of pre-health professional fraternity Delta Epsilon Mu, engaged in psychology research on substance abuse at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Peer-Assisted Learning tutor, PASS mentor in the Psychology department Career aspiraions: After living in Detroit, I have realized that not only is there a physician shortage in rural areas, but a lack of connection between communities and doctors. As a future physician, I would like to fill the gaps and provide better access to healthcare that many individuals are not able to maintain in rural communities. |
Leah Warren | Major: History High School: Seaholm High School, Birmingham, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Volunteer for the Michigan Humane Society, volunteering for the Detroit Film Theatre, conducting research on the social history of medicine, specifically in the relation to 19th century Irish public health, Co-founder of the Patriot Week Foundation to promote an understanding of American history and civics, forensic public speaking coach for high school students Career aspiraions: I intend to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine. In addition, I hope to be an advocate for addressing health disparities through volunteer work. |
Raisa Zahir | Major: Nutrition and Food Science Minor: Chemistry High School: Novi High School, Novi, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Engaged in research in Dr. Ahmad Heydari's NFS lab which focuses on the impact of Folic Acid (FA) fortification and its relation to cancer biology, volunteering at Children's Hospital of Michigan as a wayfinder for incoming patients, Vice President of Nourish Detroiters Career aspiraions: Growing up with younger siblings, one of my childhood dreams has been to work in the field of pediatrics. Something else that is also extremely important to me is finding a way to give back to impoverished communities in third world countries; whether through Doctors Without Borders, or setting up my own organization in the future, I want to be able to provide free medical treatments for individuals who do not have access and cannot afford health care. |
2016 Wayne Med-Direct scholars
Maya Baiyasi | Major: Psychology Minor: Public Health High School: Chaparral High School, Temecula, CA Extracurricular Engagements: The W Food Pantry, Warrior VIP, FitKids360, MSA, Photography, Piano Career aspiraions: I aspire to be a physician who not only leads through acquired knowledge, but through passion. Giving back to the city that taught me and practicing in an urban setting as whatever specialty I wish to pursue is the ultimate goal. |
Kishwar Basith
| Major: Public Health Minor: Chemistry High Schools: Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center, Warren, MI and Center Line High School, Center Line, MI Extracurricular Engagements: The W Food Pantry, La Vie Détroit, The Listening, Party Research Assistant at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Photographer Career aspiraions: I hope to one day become a physician and give back to the community that raised me and helped make me who I am. The goal is to build a better future and ensure that those that come after me live in a better world than I did. |
Jasmine Coles | Major: Biological Sciences Minors: Health psychology and Public Health High School: Utica Academy for International Studies, Sterling Heights, MI Extracurricular Engagements: President Rising Black Medical Leaders, Director of Community Affairs WSU Student Senate, Peer Mentor Warrior VIP, Engaged in Ovarian Cancer Research, Honors Black Affinity Group member Career aspiraions: I hope to be a fetal surgeon and tackle health disparities in the city of Detroit. |
Myles Hardeman
| Major: Biochemistry and Chemical Biology Minor: Spanish High School: Plymouth High School, Canton, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Public Heath/Psychology Research, Basketball, clinical work at a Primary Care Facility Career aspiraions: I aspire to be a cardiovascular surgeon, an entrepreneur, and an activist for minority health. |
Benjamin Huber
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Public Health High School: Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Physiology Research: Neural control of blood pressure under sedentary conditions, Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix medical staff, shadowing diagnostic and interventional radiology, tutor for SAT and ACT Career aspiraions: I am planning on specializing in diagnostic and interventional radiology. |
Rosetta Irons
| Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Asian Studies High School: Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Bowie, MD Extracurricular Engagements: Cancer Genomics research Career aspiraions: To become a clinically oriented physician to whom patients feel comfortable entrusting their healthcare needs. |
Cedric Mutebi
| Major: Public Health High School: The University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Detroit, MI Extracurricular Engagements: The Brotherhood, University HOCPR Challenge, Warrior VIP, Downtown Youth Boxing Gym Program Career aspiraions: I aspire to help create a medical community with a improved level of trust between minority communities and a world in which minority communities have an equitable opportunity to achieve optimal health. |
Rebecca Schultz
| Major: Nutrition and Food Science High School: Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Marine City, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Engaged in research with Dr. Alana Conti in the Department of Neurosurgery, presented at various conferences, received research grants, and have publications in progress, mentor for FitKids360, volunteering at Michigan Humane Society and the Fresh Prescription Program, club volleyball at Wayne State, and CrossFit |
Christofer Smith
| Major: Public Health Minor: Arabic High School: Renaissance High School, Detroit, MI Extracurricular Engagements: Multicultural Greek Council Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated, Rising Black Medical Leaders, WSU Dungeons and Dragons Career aspiraions: To become a physician servicing Detroit, Hamtramck, and Dearborn. |
