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Andrew Cox
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
A native of Illinois, Mr. Andrew Cox is a 3rd year medical student at Rush University Medical Center and graduated magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University. Mr. Cox actively participates in research, community engagement, and anatomy tutoring for the lower-level medical students. He is engaged in several research areas including Orthopedics and Adjacent Segment Disease. His other areas of research include Sickle Cell Anemia, ENT, and Pelvic Pain. Mr. Cox is a leader in the community as Steerer for the RCSIP Buddies Program at Rush University and volunteer for the Franciscan Homeless shelter providing clinical care. He was also a volunteer and a member on the Executive Board of the IQU Global Medical Brigades, a weeklong medical outreach to over 2,000 indigenous communities in Honduras in 2012. |
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Ruqayyah Malik
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
A 2nd year medical student at Rush Medical College, Ms. Ruqayyah Malik has demonstrated a commitment to community service, mentorship, and diversity. Ms. Malik graduated cum laude in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. As an undergraduate, Ms. Malik served as Community Service Chair and President of the Gates Millennium Scholars of the Penn Chapter. In these roles, she helped coordinate community service events for other Gates scholars and facilitate mentor partnerships with local Philadelphia high schools. Ms. Malik serves as Co-President of the Student National Medical Association, highlighting the importance of diversity in medicine. She also serves on the leadership committee of the American Medical Women’s Association, organizing events on women’s health. Ms. Malik is part of the iMentor, Chicago network and volunteers at local community health fairs and clinics. |
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James Stinson
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
A 3rd year medical student at University of Illinois College of Medicine, Mr. James Stinson received his Bachelors in Neuroscience from University of Michigan and Master in Health Science & Administration at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Mr. Stinson’s research has included work in childhood obesity in underserved areas of Southeastern Michigan. He also worked as an Emergency Medical Scribe in rural Tennessee. Mr. Stinson volunteers as a health educator for the UIC College of Medicine – Urban Medicine Program and is a community organizer on the South Side at the Male Health Forum, improving health literacy of over 200 African American men. Additionally, he volunteers on the Steering Committee of the Student Run Free Clinic (SRFC), managing weekly student clinic days and volunteering at Chicago’s largest free clinic, the Community Health Center. As a physician, Mr. Stinson hopes to focus on providing high quality care to the urban patient population.
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Jaijeet Toor
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
A 2nd year medical student at Rush Medical College, Mr. Jaijeet Toor completed his Bachelors in Exercise Biology and Psychology at the University of California, Davis. He worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Neuromuscular Research Center at the UC Davis Medical Center, and as a Behavioral Interventionist for Autism Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES). At Rush Medical College, he volunteers at various free clinics, including the Indian American Medical Association Clinic and the Community Health Chicago Clinic. He also spends his time as a life coach at Facing Forward to End Homelessness, where he works with the women to achieve their goals and promote healthy living. As the Co-president of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at Rush, he has helped organize various events to bring awareness to issues in healthcare. Additionally, he was selected to be a class representative on his school’s Executive Council Alumni Committee. |
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Angelica Alonso
University of Illinois College of Medicine
A public health and 4th year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Ms. Angelica Alonso completed her Bachelors with honors at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). At UIC, Ms. Alonso works closely with the Hispanic Center of Excellence as a Medicina Fellow and is a part of the Urban Medicine Program. Through the Urban Medicine program and El Rescate, she provides mentorship and wellness workshops for homeless LGBTQ youth. Ms. Alonso has also held leadership positions serving as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Health Policy for the Midwest Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Board. Ms. Alonso strives to learn methods to improve healthcare, designing behavioral interventions for Latinos and African Americans, and developing culturally tailored assessments and interventions tackling obesity in underserved communities. |
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Kristen Obiakor
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
A 2nd year medical student at Rush Medical College, Ms. Kristen Obiakor received her Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison and Master of Science from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. She has received several honors and awards that included becoming the Powers-Knapp Scholar for her academic merit. Ms. Obiakor worked as a Student Research Assistant for a spinal cord injury lab and an Educational Assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical College providing individualized and group instruction to students on natural sciences. Ms. Obiakor is heavily involved in medical programs and organizations, serving as a Rush Medical College Student Ambassador and SNMA Executive Board Member providing opportunities to educate and promote cultural competence and value in diversity and inclusion. She is Steerer of the RU-Caring, Rush Community Service Program, a mentor with the iMentor Program in Chicago, and volunteers for the 20/20 Program at the Community Health Clinic. |