Congratulations Class of 2024!

March 20, 2020

Class of 2024
Uthman Alamoudi Education: King Abdulaziz University MBBS ’15 John Hopkins University MPH ‘20 Prior Training: Internship, King Abdulaziz University ‘15 Surgical Residency, King Fahad General Hospital ’16-‘17 Medical Research Fellowship, GW ‘18	Research: National trends in US EDs and hospitals in the care of UGI/LGI bleeds Leadership: King Abdulaziz University Emergency Medicine teaching assistant Saudi Society of EM Scientific Assembly organizational assistant Hobbies/Interests: Teaching Playing soccer Jogging and long-distance running
Jordan Feltes Education: Emory University BS ‘16 St. Louis University MD ‘20 Research: Mobile health platforms to improve chronic disease outcomes NJEM publication	Leadership: HIV Outreach Task Force LCME Review Committee SOM Curriculum Committee SGA Student Liason Developmental pediatric elective leader Unique Characteristics: Makes scarves for rescue cats Hobbies/Interests: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Hiking Cooking Chess
Ian Hunter Education: University of Vermont BS ‘11 New York Medical College MS ’16, MD ‘20 Honors and Awards: Gold Humanism Honor Society	Research: Department of Pharmacology research technician Service: SOM peer mentorship program Leadership: EMIG 1st Year Representative, Co-President Unique Characteristics: Phlebotomist, cardiology technician prior to medical school EMT for 13 years and held leadership positions such as Captain, supply officer, crew chief, shift supervisor Vermont USAR rescue diver, rescue specialist Hobbies/Interests: Plays bass for The Borborygmi Bells, a jass/rock/funk quartet Recreational and rescue scuba diving Outdoor activities Baking tasty muffins
Yasir Hussein Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute BS’14 Tufts University MD ‘20 Research: INOVA Heart & Vascular Institute research assistant	Service: Active member of Moving Forward Sudan Leadership: SNMA Multicultural Association of Pre-medical Students Liaison SNMA Youth Outreach Leader Tufts Multicultural Fellows Council Moving Forward Sudan Academic Chair Unique Characteristics: First-generation Sudanese-American From Alexandria VA and went to TC Williams High School Former EM scribe at Sentara with Dr. Mary Chopard Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, football, track and field Playing the trumpet Youth mentorship, community service Meditation Salsa dancing Sudanese cultural events
John Lee Education: Whitman College BS ‘14 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine MD ‘20 Research: Student Education Team (SET) model for family medicine clerkships Low-dose ketamine in the pediatric ED	Service: Step 1 board review course instructor TA for longitudinal surgical skills, pathology Winter Warmth Festival Sponsorship Coordinator Ronald McDonald House volunteer Crisis line training operator Convocation of Thanks Co-Leader Leadership: SOM Admissions Operational Committee Family Medicine Interest Group President Public Heath Interest Group President SOM Travel and Selectives Committee SOM Taste of Diversity Event Coordinator LCME Site Review Committee Unique Characteristics: Former wine tasting associate at Seven Hills Winery Hobbies/Interests: Umpiring baseball Piano, singing Running, biking, swimming, tennis Cross country skiing Knitting, whistling Playing with his goldendoodle, Pippin
Owen Lee Park Education: Cornell University BS ‘15 University of Maryland MD ‘20 Research: Neurosurgical epidemiology in Cambodia Effects of housing on healthcare utilization in by homeless in Baltimore Evidence gaps in public health in Korea Prison reentry practices in Maryland Epidemiology of hip fracture in Baltimore	Leadership: Citizen Physician Co-President Geriatrics Interest Group Treasurer World Korean Medical Student Association President North Korean Outreach Co-Executive Director Unique Characteristics: Since 2010, he has worked as a staff member at his family-owned assisted living facility, which is run out of his childhood home Hobbies/Interests: Meditation Feeding chickens in his backyard Playing guitar Mountain biking and hiking Weightlifting Baking and cooking Refugee health Climate change and waste reduction in medicine Loneliness as public health issue in elderly
Ashleigh Omorogbe Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore BA/BS ‘14 Inidana University PB ‘16, MD ‘20 Honors/Awards: Gold Humanism Honor Society Research Cancer in the Underprivileged, Indigent, or Disadvantaged (CUPID) program research associate Healthcare needs of incarcerated women	Service: Better Way Passage Inc SOM peer mentor Ronald McDonald House volunteer Leadership: IU AMA Class of 2020 Representative Edo National Association Worldwide - Youth Section President Indiana State Medical Association – held multiple leadership roles including Medical Student Section (MSS) President AMA-MSS multiple leadership roles, including Region V Conference Organizer SNMA Community Service Chair Unique Characteristics: Interior designer for individuals living with mental illness Lead actress for IUSM annual charity show Hobbies/Interests: Writing and poetry for stress release Interior design Cooking – her favorites are Nigerian, Thai, and Mexican recipes
Elizabeth Rempfer Education: Wake Forest University BS ‘15 West Virginia University MD ‘20 Honors/Awards: AOA Research: Long-term outcomes of hepato-pancreatic biliary surgery	Service: Peer Assistant Learning Service Program tutor Student teacher for Department of Med Ed Project MUSHROOM volunteer Project Linus knitter Student Wellness Group volunteer Girls on the Run assistant coach Leadership: Peer Assist. Learning Service Program Leader AOA Chapter President SGA Community Service Chair SOM Curriculum Committee Class of 2020 Representative AMWA Founding Member, Community Service Chair Unique Characteristics: Served as a Wake Forest EMT Was a delivery driver for a deli prior to MS Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting Rock climbing Scuba diving Attempting to keep her plants alive Exploring historical sites and road tripping Corgis and rescue dogs
Andrew Singletary Education: Emory University BS ‘14 Case Western Reserve University MD ‘20 Honors/Awards: AOA SAEM Gallery of Excellence Blue Ribbon Abstract, 2019	Service: National Youth Sports Program anatomy camp facilitator Research High-sensitivity troponin in CHF and CKD – 1st author AEM submission, 2 SAEM oral presentations EKG findings in aortic dissections - Undisclosed financial conflicts in EM FOAMed – AEM publication Efficacy of simulation training in EMed interns – 1st author submission to Academic Medicine Leadership: Clinical Skills preceptor Science and Art of Medicine Integrated Curriculum Developer Student Clinic Executive Board Unique Characteristics: Eagle Scout Was an ED scribe prior to medical school Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting and bodybuilding Behavioral economics Creative writing: poetry and short stories Hip-hop and contemporary dance
Ryan Skrabal Education: UNC at Chapel Hill BS ‘13 East Carolina University MD ‘20 Honors/Awards: AOA Research Medical student knowledge & perception of interpersonal violence and integration of IPV competencies into medical curriculum Malaria suppression in Zambia Effects on glucose and thiamine in ED patients with Wernicke’s encephalopathy – publication in Journal of Medical Toxicology	Service: Peer tutor Peer-Assisted study sessions facilitator AHA Infant Safety and CPR instructor Stop the Bleed instructor Leadership: Student Clinic Co-Executive Director Pharmacology Course Review Committee Unique Characteristics: Former EMT Was a bartender and server at a beach resort and a fondue restaurant Speaks French Hobbies/Interests: Cooking French cuisine Home-brewing beer International travel Surfing, running, paddle-boarding, snowboarding 10-time ECU intramural champion
Angela Wu Education: University of Arizona Tucson BS ’14 University of Arizona Tucson MD/MPH ‘20 Honors/Awards: US Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award, 2019 Graduating with Distinction in Community Service	Research Racial/ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer screenings Cannabinoids in TBI – 1st author publication, poster presentation at ACS Service: Resuscitation Education and CPR Training event co-coordinator Leadership: AZ Medical Association – Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee, MSS Secretary AMA-MSS House of Delegates Coordination Committee, Chapter Chair Clerkship Advisory Committee Class Rep SGA Class Secretary Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing Hiking with her dogs Snowboarding Fitness classes – Orangetheory, yoga Reading science fiction, audiobooks Chinese dating and drama tv shows