The Seeding Excellence Series is back!
This unique session, part of our esteemed Seeding Excellence series, is your gateway to discovering the triumphs and personal stories of our scholars and young alumni that define our community’s spirit. Hear from Bryan Torres, MS—a fourth-year medical student at Tulane University—and Dr. Stella O. Fagbemi, a dedicated primary care physician and Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
Join us on October 1, 2024 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET for an intimate session that elevates NMF scholars and young alumni.
Our Speakers
Bryan Torres, MS is a fourth-year medical student at Tulane University and is a current research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has a strong background in bioengineering and clinical translational science, and research interests focused on neural crest development and disease. His work has been recognized with scholarships from many organizations, including the National Hispanic Health Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and National Medical Fellowships.
At Tulane University, Mr. Torres is involved in the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter leadership, serves as Clinic Leader at a free clinic, and participated in committees focused on medical school admissions and social justice. He additionally has served his community through various mentorship roles, including Chief Mentoring Officer at MiMentor and as a leader in Bridging Admissions.
As an aspiring plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Mr. Torres has received multiple accolades, including awards from the Aesthetic Society, American Association of Plastic Surgery, Garnes Society, and Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Stella O. Fagbemi has long been committed to serving the underserved. She began her journey to medicine by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Immediately after graduating college, Dr. Fagbemi took her work to Malawi as a survey manager for the National Demographic and Health Survey on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory University, and UNICEF. She went on to attend Morehouse School of Medicine where she served as President of Morehouse’s American Medical Association.
After graduating medical school, Dr. Fagbemi took her talents to the underserved community of Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York. There, she completed her Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at SUNY Downstate/ Kings County Hospital. She continues her work serving medically underserved populations as a primary care physician in Houston, Texas and as Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Eventually, she hopes to complete a fellowship in Preventive Medicine and obtain her MPH.