Jennifer Addo

Hometown: 

Stockbridge, Georgia

Education:

Undergraduate: University of Michigan - Brain, Behavior, & Cognitive Science 

Graduate School: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 

Medical School: 

Indiana University School of Medicine 

Hobbies & Interest:

Writing and recording content for my blog, spending time with loved ones and friends, to read, journal, and reflect, & traveling and exploring foreign lands.

Lauren Battley

Hometown: 

Galveston, Texas

Undergraduate:

Texas A&M University - Biology

Medical School: 

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 

Hobbies & Interest:

Cooking, baking, tennis, and Aggie football.

Lynn Nguyen

Hometown: 

Tampa, Florida

Undergraduate:

University of Miami - Biology

Medical School: 

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 

Hobbies & Interest:

I like crafting and making things- I've recently started 3D printing which has been a lot of fun. I also enjoy cooking and will take any opportunity to grill outside.

Laura Swale

Hometown:

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Undergraduate:

Taylor University - Biology/Pre-Medicine with Minor in Chemistry

Medical School: 

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 

Hobbies & Interest:

My pitbull Angel (and all dogs for that matter), running (especially half marathons), watching the Chicago Cubs and going to Wrigley, road trips, grilling out, and going on adventures with my fiancé! 

Stephanie Dalla Riva

Hometown: 

Edwardsville, IL

Undergraduate:

Vanderbilt University - Women's and Gender Studies, Spanish

Medical School: 

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Hobbies & Interest:

running, baking, reading, traveling

Erika Gonzalez-Osorio

Hometown: 

Toluca, Mexico

Undergraduate:

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Medical School: 

Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina

Hobbies & Interest:

I have 2 pomeranian dogs and I love taking them out for a walk at Washington Park which is very close to my house. I also enjoy jogging with my husband. I recently started painting and I think that I will continue to pursue this hobby as I have found it very relaxing! I would like to pursue REI as a fellowship in the future. 

Amal Hamdan

Hometown: 

Lincoln, Nebraska

Undergraduate:

Creighton University - Anthropology

Medical School: 

University of a Nebraska - College of Medicine

Hobbies & Interest:

Thrift shopping, playing the guitar, writing, trying new foods, & discovering new music.

Annie Ouyang

Hometown: 

New York, New York

Undergraduate:

University of Miami - Biology

Medical School: 

University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Hobbies & Interest:

Dance, yoga, cooking, running, hiking, and traveling.

Stacy Paar

Hometown: 

Sauk City, Wisconsin

Undergraduate:

St. Olaf College - Chemistry; Biomolecular Science Concentration

Medical School: 

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Hobbies & Interest:

I have two cats, Beau and Fiona.  I also enjoy cooking, traveling, any and all outdoor activities, and of course, hanging out with my great friends and co-residents. 

Aneesh Chawla

Hometown: 

HOLD

Education:

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Psychology

Masters in Biomedical Science from Midwestern University

Medical School: 

Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Hobbies & Interest:

HOLD 

Haylee Elvendahl-Rumley

Hometown: 

Cambridge, MN

Undergraduate:

Luther College - Biology

Medical School: 

Des Moines University

Hobbies & Interest:

Hanging out with my husband, daughter, and boxer dog - Going out for coffee, shopping, movies, dinner - Going on road trips and adventures.

Emma James

Hometown: 

Edwardsville, Illinois

Education:

Undergraduate: McGill University, Montreal, Canada - Biochemistry, Psychology

Masters in Public Health - MD/MPH joint degree from Southern Illinois University

Medical School: 

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Hobbies & Interest:

I love to go river kayaking and hiking in the Ozarks. My husband and I live by Washington Park and love walking our dog in the park and hanging out on our back porch.

Maggie Sevrin

Hometown: 

Columbia, Missouri

Education:

Undergraduate: Truman State University  - Chemistry
Masters in Biomedical Ethics from Kansas City University

Medical School: 

Kansas City University

Hobbies & Interest:

I enjoy walking my dog named Max. He is a Westie mix. I love playing the piano, watching movies, and listening to podcasts.

Sivani Aluru

Hometown: 

Aurora, Illinois

Undergraduate:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Molecular and Cellular Biology

Medical School: 

Medical College of Wisconsin

Hobbies & Interest:

Yoga, cooking, knitting, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new restaurants.

Michelle Eide

Hometown: 

Boise, Idaho

Undergraduate:

The College of Idaho - Biology and Art

Medical School: 

University of Washington School of Medicine

Hobbies & Interest:

Hiking, baking, gardening, yoga, quilting, and drawing

Kerrilyn Hewell

Hometown: 

St. Charles, Illinois

Education:

Undergraduate: Drake University - English and Politics
Post-Baccalaureate: Loyola University Chicago - Pre-Health Sciences

Medical School: 

Chicago Medical School

Hobbies & Interest:

Chicago Blackhawks, spending time with family, and cooking.

Jaycee Housh

Hometown: 

Hay Springs, Nebraska

Undergraduate:

Chadron State College - Human Biology

Medical School: 

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hobbies & Interest:

Adventuring with my dog, spoiling my niece and nephew, craft beer tasting, and watching Husker football.