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Andrea Hagemann, MD

Andrea Hagemann, MD

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ian S. Hagemann, MD, PhD

Ian S. Hagemann, MD, PhD

Assistant Dean for Admissions; Associate Professor Pathology and Immunology; Obstetrics and Gynecology

Kathleen Hall, PhD

Kathleen Hall, PhD

Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics

John Han, Class of 2026

John Han, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia

Interested in discussing: bioethics and medical humanities; food and drink in St. Louis; wellness (downtime, fitness, hobbies and social life).

Hometown: Vienna, VA

Anjum Hassan, MD

Anjum Hassan, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology

Abby Heck, Class of 2025

Abby Heck, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; transition to medical school; medical school with a medical partner.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Catherine Hermann, MD

Catherine Hermann, MD

Assistant Professor (Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics)

Grace Huang, Class of 2024

Grace Huang, Class of 2024

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; life in St. Louis; the transition to medical school.

Hometowns include: Cincinnati, OH; Bowling Green, KY; Clarksville, TN

Kristine (MaeMae) Huang, Class of 2024

Kristine (MaeMae) Huang, Class of 2024

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; taking a gap year; health equity.

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Tim Huang, Class of 2025

Tim Huang, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Boston College

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; medical student government; starting a relationship in medical school.

Hometown: New York, NY (Queens)

Wendy Huang, MD

Wendy Huang, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Catherine Ifune, MD, PhD, MBA

Catherine Ifune, MD, PhD, MBA

Professor of Anesthesiology

Ruple Jairath, Class of 2024

Ruple Jairath, Class of 2024

Undergraduate Institution: University of Evansville

Interested in discussing: going straight from undergraduate to medical school; wellness events; running in Forest Park.

Hometown: Newburgh, IN

Cylen Javidan, MD

Cylen Javidan, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Patricia Jimenez, MD

Patricia Jimenez, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

William (Will) Johansen, MD

William (Will) Johansen, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Puja Kachroo, MD, MS

Puja Kachroo, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Surgery

Rachel Kalbfell, Class of 2025

Rachel Kalbfell, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University

Interested in discussing: transition to medical school; not taking a gap year; wellness and active living.

Hometown: Noblesville, IN

Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, FRCA, EDIC

Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, FRCA, EDIC

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Sarah L. Keller, MD

Sarah L. Keller, MD

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Charbel Khoury, MD

Charbel Khoury, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Jamie S. Kondis, MD, FAAP

Jamie S. Kondis, MD, FAAP

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Daniel Kreisel, MD, PhD

Daniel Kreisel, MD, PhD

Professor of Surgery

Neetij Krishnan, Class of 2026

Neetij Krishnan, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: St. Olaf College

Interested in discussing: lab research; ways to earn money in medical school; choosing where to live.

Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN

Catherine Krucylak, MD

Catherine Krucylak, MD

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI

Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Suzanne L'Ecuyer, MD

Suzanne L'Ecuyer, MD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Emma Landes, Class of 2024

Emma Landes, Class of 2024

Undergraduate Institution: Bowdoin College

Interested in discussing: outdoor activities/Forest Park; ultimate frisbee (as a way to find a community in St. Louis outside of school); research/finding mentors.

Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME

Megan Lawlor, MD

Megan Lawlor, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mark D. Levine, MD, FACEP

Mark D. Levine, MD, FACEP

Professor of Emergency Medicine

James Li, MD

James Li, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Amy Liao, Class of 2026

Amy Liao, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia

Interested in discussing: medical student wellness; finding hobbies in St. Louis; not taking a gap year; the Gateway Coaching Program.

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Jana Liese, (Entering Class of 2021; MSTP)

Jana Liese, (Entering Class of 2021; MSTP)

Undergraduate institution: University of South Carolina

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; taking a gap year; MSTP.

Robert J. Mahoney, MD

Robert J. Mahoney, MD

Professor of Medicine

Raman Malhotra, MD

Raman Malhotra, MD

Professor of Neurology

Nora Malloy, Class of 2026

Nora Malloy, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Interested in discussing: being transgender at WashU and in St. Louis; finding community outside of school; gender-affirming health care; advocacy.

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Jay Malone, MD, PhD, HEC-C

Jay Malone, MD, PhD, HEC-C

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Mary V. Mason, MD, MBA, FACP
Amanda Maytin-Hevia, Class of 2026

Amanda Maytin-Hevia, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Interested in discussing: school/life balance; coffee shops; being a Latina in St. Louis.

Hometown: Miami, FL

Parisa Mazaheri, MD

Parisa Mazaheri, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Marc Mendelsohn, MD, MPH, FACEP

Marc Mendelsohn, MD, MPH, FACEP

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Maithilee Menezes, MD, FAAP

Maithilee Menezes, MD, FAAP

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology

Nidia Messias, MD

Nidia Messias, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology

Ali Mian, MD

Ali Mian, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Jerry N. Middleton, MD

Jerry N. Middleton, MD

Instructor Emeritus in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dylan Mittauer, Class of 2025

Dylan Mittauer, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: University of Iowa

Interested in discussing: living outside the Central West End neighborhood; pickleball; research; urology.

Hometown: Iowa City, IA

Victoria Mityul, Class of 2025

Victoria Mityul, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Interested in discussing: life in St. Louis; research; extracurriculars; innovation in the Gateway Curriculum.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Cynthia Montana, MD, PhD

Cynthia Montana, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

David Moquin, MD

David Moquin, MD

Instructor in Anesthesiology

Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology