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College of Arts and Sciences usher record number of graduates off to health professions and medical school

May 18, 2023

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Contact: Kawana McGough, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
  

The ¾«¶«AV College of Arts and Sciences celebrates 23 graduates who will go on to health professions and graduate school programs. Among the graduates from the Class of 2023 are:

STUDENT'S NAME DEGREE/MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL/COLLEGE LOCATION
1. Quennette Baldwin B.S., Biology/Chemistry Medical School, Ross University School of Medicine Miramar, FL
2. Ty'Linda Banks B.S., Biology Medical School, Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN
3. Aleya G. Barber B.S., Biology Master of Health Science Program, Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN
4. Nia Booth B.S., Biology Medical School, University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
5. Reagen Bruce B.S., Biology MS, Medical Sciences, Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
6. Cailyn Clemons B.S., Biology MPH, Epidemiology – Accepted to 6 Schools – Columbia University New York, NY
7. Aleyah Collins B.S., Biology (2024) Summer Internship (Cancer Research), John Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, MD
8. Michael Cross B.S., Biology (2025) Summer Internship (Microbiology), University of Florida Gainesville, FL
9. Nakiah Gipson B.S., Biology Medical School, Howard School of Medicine Washington, DC
10. Kymbria Guice B.S., Biology Medical School, Ross University School of Medicine Miramar, FL
11. Aarin Huffman B.S., Biology Medical School, Charles R. Drew School of Medicine Willowbrook, CA
12. Sherwin Jack B.S., Biology Medical School Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN
13. Brithney Jones B.S., Biology Physician Assistant Program, P.A. School, TBD TBD
14 Tahl Jones B.S., Biology SouthMed Prep Scholars Program, USA School of Medicine Mobile, AL
15. Wishell Joseph B.S., Biology Medical School, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
16. De'Larrian Knight B.S., Biology Medical School, Charles R. Drew/UCLA Los Angeles, CA
17. Stephens Paige B.S., Biology Dental School, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry Nashville, TN
18. Md Abu Siddique B.S., Biology Ph. D. Program, Pharmaceuticals, University of Florida Gainesville, FL
19. Cydney Taylor B.S., Biology MEDPREP Program, SIU School of Medicine Springfield, IL
20. Tanita Thomas B.S., Biology/Chemistry (2024) Health Professions Internship, CECAT Oaxaca, Mexico
21. Kinnon Ward B.S., Biology Medical School, Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC
22. Diandre White B.S., Biology Veterinary Medical School, TU College of Veterinary Medicine ¾«¶«AV, AL
23. Taryn Williams B.S., Biology Center of Excellence Scholar, Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC

"The college has seen a significant rise in its students' gaining admission into prestigious medical schools, demonstrating the caliber of education it provides," said Dr. Channapatna Prakash, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "The journey to professional medical programs is rigorous and challenging, with only a tiny fraction of college graduates making the cut."

To credit, ¾«¶«AV has enhanced the academic rigor of our premedical program to ensure our students are optimally prepared. Annual boot camps target the medical college application process, giving students a comprehensive understanding of what to expect. ¾«¶«AV students also benefit from extensive MCAT test tutoring, equipping them with the necessary skills to perform well.

Through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), ¾«¶«AV has secured an advantage for students, including Early Assurance Programs, scholarships, guaranteed interviews, and college visits. The university has also established partnerships with numerous leading medical colleges nationwide. These partnerships are reinforced by regular campus visits from medical college recruiters who engage directly with our students.

"Our alumni, many of whom are successful medical professionals, also play an instrumental role in mentoring our students, providing them with valuable shadowing and internship opportunities," said Dr. Prakash. "We also facilitate a robust premedical club, the Minority Association of Pre-Med Students, which hosts weekly meetings featuring a range of professional activities."

Dr. Prakash further notes that ¾«¶«AV prides itself on cultivating a culture of success. We celebrate each student's achievements, fostering an environment encouraging persistence and excellence. This multi-faceted approach is why more ¾«¶«AV students are making their mark in the medical field.

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