Angie Anaeme, Class of 2027

Angie Anaeme, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Duke University

Interested in discussing: transitioning to medical school; taking a gap year; work-life balance; coming from a smaller city/the West Coast/not being from St. Louis; resources at WashU; things to do in St. Louis.

Student Organizations: Student National Medical Association; Dermatology Interest Group; Health Screening Education Group; Music in Medicine Initiative; WUSM Dance

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

Madison Ballman, Class of 2026

Madison Ballman, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia

Interested in discussing: taking a gap year(s); Gateway Curriculum; student interest groups (particularly AMWA and LGBTQmed).

Hometown: Potomac/Bethesda, MD

Jenna Bennett, Class of 2026

Jenna Bennett, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama

Interested in discussing: life in St. Louis; Gateway Curriculum; medical school with a non-medical school partner.

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Ethan Blum, Class of 2026

Ethan Blum, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University

Interested in discussing: research; work-life balance; living in St. Louis.

Hometown: Summit, NJ

Chris  Bozorgmehr, Class of 2027

Chris Bozorgmehr, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Student Organizations: Urology Interest Group

Hometown: Alamo, CA

Brett Buchman, Class of 2025

Brett Buchman, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Interested in discussing: nontraditional gap years; medical school with a non-medical partner; how I use my downtime (e.g., sports with classmates, fitness, Forest Park; outdoors in St. Louis; Cardinals games).

Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC

Mackenzie Bultman, Class of 2027

Mackenzie Bultman, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Student Organizations: Giving a Boost; Pediatric Interest Group; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Interest Group

Hometown: Valley City, OH

Madeleine Busby, Class of 2025

Madeleine Busby, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Oregon State University

Interested in discussing: moving from the West Coast; downtime in medical school; Cardinal baseball; primary care.

Hometown: Bend, OR

David Catherall, Class of 2025

David Catherall, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Saint Louis University

Interested in discussing: medicine as a second career; medical school with a partner; living outside the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis.

Hometown: St. Joseph, MO

Justin Chang, Class of 2027

Justin Chang, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Yale University

Student Organizations: AI in Medicine; Medical Student Government

Hometown: Boston, MA

Amdiel Clement, Class of 2025

Amdiel Clement, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University

Interested in discussing: Missouri Botanical Garden; gap year; transition to medical school; downtime in medical school.

Hometown: Boyds, MD

Idoia Dizon, Class of 2027

Idoia Dizon, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Interested in discussing: taking a gap year; arts & culture in St. Louis; research; transitioning to medical school.

Student Organizations: CHOICES; MedSpan (Medical Spanish); American Medical Women's Association; Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG); Plastic Surgery Interest Group (PSIG); Student National Medical Association; Saturday Scholars

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Owen Douglas, Class of 2026

Owen Douglas, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Interested in discussing: being a parent in medical school; specialty exploration.

Hometown: Cap Estate, Saint Lucia

Sam Fallon, Class of 2026

Sam Fallon, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: going to WUSM from WashU undergrad; getting involved in volunteering and more in medical school; interest in internal medicine.

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ.

Oliver Forst, Class of 2027

Oliver Forst, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Southern Methodist University

Interested in discussing: the Gateway Curriculum; places to live in St. Louis; St. Louis sports; downtime and St. Louis quality of life; living with a roommate in medical school.

Student Organizations: Choices for Youth in Detention; WashU chapter of the Christian Medical Association; Culinary Med; Orthopedic interest group

Hometown: Minnetonka, MN

Mary Kate Freyaldenhoven, Class of 2027

Mary Kate Freyaldenhoven, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Rhodes College

Interested in discussing: clinical research; things to do in St. Louis; Gateway Curriculum.

Student Organizations: American Women's Medical Association; Special Events Coordinator; Medical Genetics Interest Group; Co-Lead, Pediatric Life Savers; Co-Lead, Pediatric Interest Group; Co-Lead; Neonatology Interest Group; Co-Lead; NICU Cuddlers

Hometown: Conway, AR

Mansi Garneni, Class of 2027

Mansi Garneni, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University

Hometown: Irvine, CA

Jessica  Goldberg, Class of 2025

Jessica Goldberg, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

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

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Braxton Goodnight, Class of 2026

Braxton Goodnight, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: University of Georgia

Interested in discussing: transitioning to WashU from a large state school; interest in general surgery; downtime in St. Louis.

Hometown: Dacula, GA

Mitchell Grinwald, (Entering Class of 2021, MSTP)

Mitchell Grinwald, (Entering Class of 2021, MSTP)

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: dual degrees; St. Louis; transitioning to medical school; research; choosing a lab; downtime in medical school.

Hometown: Pewaukee, WI

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

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

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)

Jake Jeong, Class of 2027

Jake Jeong, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Cornell

Interested in discussing: taking a gap year; staying physically fit/exploring the outdoors; engaging in research.

Student Organizations: Giving a Boost; Plastic Surgery Interest Group; Culinary Medicine; WUSM Wine Society; Erlangher Graham Society

Hometown: Gainesville, FL

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

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

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.

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

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

Karan  Mirpuri, Class of 2027

Karan Mirpuri, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Student Organizations: Palliative Care Interest Group; Pediatric Life Savers

Hometown: Vail, CO

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

Mitch Mologne, Class of 2027

Mitch Mologne, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: UCLA

Interested in discussing: research; Gateway Curriculum; sports scene in St. Louis.

Student Organizations: Culinary Medicine; WUSM Wine Society; Erlanger Graham Society

Hometown: Appleton, WI

Dante Nicotera, Class of 2025

Dante Nicotera, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: The Catholic University of America

Interested in discussing: owning a dog during medical school; health equity/disparities research; being a part of a music ensemble; trail and ultra running in St. Louis.

Hometown: Hanover, MA

Nicolette Pember, Class of 2025

Nicolette Pember, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; clinical rotations; Forest Park.

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Amy  Pham, Class of 2027

Amy Pham, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: UCLA

Interested in discussing: coming from a big city; going straight through; dance/film scene in St. Louis.

Student Organizations: American Medical Women's Association; WUSM Film Society; Med-Peds Interest Group; NICU Cuddlers; Pediatric Life Savers; WUSM Dance; Medical French; APAMSA

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Joseph Ribaudo, Class of 2025

Joseph Ribaudo, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Yale University

Interested in discussing; St. Louis as a new place to live; dual degrees; transition to medical school.

Hometown: Northport, NY

Nikita Sajeev, Class of 2027

Nikita Sajeev, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Temple University

Interested in discussing: how you use your "down time"; taking a gap year; transitioning to medical school.

Student Organizations: Pediatric Life Savers (PLS); American Medical Women's Association (AMWA); Saturday Scholars; Giving A Boost (GAB) - mentorship

Hometown: Portland, OR

Kelly Schaschl, Class of 2026

Kelly Schaschl, Class of 2026

Interested in discussing: things to do in St. Louis; music and performance opportunities; work-life balance.

Danielle Serota, Class of 2027

Danielle Serota, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University

Interested in discussing: having a partner in medical school; Jewish community at WUSM; nontraditional student experience; global health opportunities at WUSM; prioritizing personal wellness in med school (physical, psych/emotional, spiritual, social, etc.); St. Louis.

Student Organizations: Global Health & Medicine - President; Jewish Medical Student Association; Perinatal Project; WUMS Plus One; NICU Cuddler

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

 

Sienna Sewell, Class of 2025

Sienna Sewell, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: gap year; study habits; St. Louis; student groups; primary care.

Hometown: Boulder, CO

Haewon Shin, (Entering Class of 2021; MSTP)

Haewon Shin, (Entering Class of 2021; MSTP)

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: coming straight from undergraduate to medical school; going from WashU to Washington University School of Medicine; boards studying through Gateway Curriculum; outdoor activities; things to do in St. Louis.

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Adam  Snowden , Class of 2025

Adam Snowden , Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Duke University

Interested in discussing: St. Louis; ways to save/earn money in medical school; student leadership.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Gianna Sparks, Class of 2025

Gianna Sparks, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago

Interested in discussing: Gateway Curriculum; medical school with a non-medical partner; transition to medical school; pediatrics; St. Louis coffee scene.

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Sarah Stevens, Class of 2025

Sarah Stevens, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College

Interested in discussing: taking a gap year; St. Louis; wellness/hobbies.

Hometown: Sherborn, MA

Nicholas Strasser, Class of 2027

Nicholas Strasser, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: University of North Florida

Interested in discussing: educational research; transitioning to medical school; scheduling time for wellness (exercise); study skills.

Student Organizations: Giving a Boost (GAB); ClimbRx

Hometown: Coral Springs, FL

Stockton Troyer, Class of 2025

Stockton Troyer, Class of 2025

Undergraduate Institution: Williams College (Williamstown, MA)

Interested in discussing: research; fitness activities in and around St. Louis (e.g., cycling, mountain biking, hiking, running, climbing, lifting); innovation in healthcare (e.g., Sling Health; innovation lab); social scene (restaurants and bars); different living situations; Gateway Curriculum.

Hometown: Boise, ID

Maya Weerasooriya, Class of 2027

Maya Weerasooriya, Class of 2027

Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College

Interested in discussing: how I use my downtime; transition to medical school; owning a pet in medical school; getting involved in research; shadowing; student groups involvement.

Student Groups: American Medical Women’s Association (Community Outreach Chair); Urology Interest Group (Lead); Neonatology Interest Group (Lead); Erlanger & Graham Society; Art2Heart Club

Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Dani Wilder, Class of 2026

Dani Wilder, Class of 2026

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Interested in discussing: surgery; having a dog; living in St. Louis; medical school with a non-medical partner.

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ