Peer Pre-Health Advisors

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Jocelyn Akst ’27

PRE-VET
My major: currently undeclared, but a prospective bio major and Spanish minor
My interests: Wildlife and avian medicine, conservation, reading, baking
Activities I’m involved in on campus: Student Director of Ambassador Oversight in Admissions, tour guide, CPA member
Something people should ask me about: wildlife medicine, small animal medicine, corporate medicine, international pre-vet work, building medical experience

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Salma Ali ’26

PRE-MED

Major: Prospective Cognitive Science or Biology

Interests: Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Spanish, Reading, Movies and Shows, Music

Campus Activities: Muslim Student Association (MSA), Carleton Pre-Health Association (CPA), Psychology research, African and Caribbean Association (ACA)

Ask me about: Navigating the pre-med track, joining extracurriculars, finding research/internship/volunteer opportunities on and off campus

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Andrew Dale ’25
PRE-DENT
Major: Undecided—Prospective Biology or Chemistry
Interests: Dentistry, Hockey, Making Wooden Fishing Lures, Keeping Saltwater fish and corals, Fishing in all climates
Campus Activities: Fellowship in Christ, Men’s Club Ice Hockey
Ask me About: Pre-dental opportunities at Carleton, Finding dental experience opportunities in your home town, and learning to work with your hands
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Alonna Hannibal ’27

PRE NURSING

Name: Alonna Hannibal

Major: Undeclared, prospective Cognitive Science major.
Campus Activities: OIL Peer Leader, FOCUS, Project Friendship, BSA and WOC+ member.
Interests: Adult and pediatric cardiology, running, professional cycling, hiking, baking, reading.
Ask me about: Pre-reqs for accelerated BSN or MSN programs and when/how to complete them, nursing internships, pre-nursing at Carleton.
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Margaret Hu ’26

PRE MED
Major: Sociology/Anthropology and Biology
Interests: Immunology, Genetics, Research, Hiking, Piano
Campus activities: Carleton Pre-Health (CPA), Immunology research
Ask me about: finding research opportunities on and off campus, navigating MD vs MD/PhD prep

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JP Janik ’26

PRE-MED
Major: Biology
Interests: Athletics, Reading, and travel
Involved in: CPA, Football, and food recovery
People should ask me about: How to become an EMT if they have questions.

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Jemsy Mathew ’25

PRE-MED
Major:
Undecided
Interests: Genetics, Immunology, Biomathematics, the Arabic Language, Chess, the MCU and Harry Potter.
Campus activities: Carleton’s QuestBridge chapter, Karate club, and Badminton club.
Ask me about: Summer REU (research experiences for undergraduates) programs.

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Tiffany Nyamao ’25
PRE-MED
Major: Biology
Interests: Neurology, Public health, African culture, and cooking!
Campus Activities: OIL Peer Leader, African Caribbean Association, Black Student Alliance, and TRIO-SSS
Ask me about: Anything, I have an answer somehow! But specifically anything on being on the pre-med track as a student of color and prioritizing your mental health!
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Tasha Paez ’26

PRE-VET
Major: Biology
Interests: Small animal medicine, general practice, fishing, country music, yoga.
Campus Activities: Varsity Softball, Carleton Pre-Health (CPA), Carleton Equestrian Team, Intramural Sports.
Ask me about: Small animal medicine, wildlife & exotic medicine, internal medicine, finding internships/ experience, veterinary school pre-requisites, 4-year planning, time management, work-life balance

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Moira Rankin ’25

PRE VET
Major: Biology
Interests: Wildlife conservation medicine and small animal surgery
Campus activities: Pre-Veterinary Circle, CPA Board
Ask me about: Veterinary and animal experience opportunities, 4-year planning, applying to veterinary school, and the VMCAS

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Andrew Sellers ’26

PRE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Name: Andrew Sellers
Major: Biology
Campus Activities: Varsity Baseball, Football Film Team, Intramural Sports
Interests: Injury Prevention, Working with People, Athletics
Ask me about: DPT school prerequisites (and how to satisfy the Anatomy/lab prerequisite), physical therapy observation hours, finding schools with DPT programs, general questions for how to make the most of your time at Carleton.

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Miriam Shteyman ’25
PRE-DENT

Major: Psychology, biochemistry minor
Interests: dentistry, tennis, dance, reading, teaching, coaching, travel, cooking
Campus Activities: Carleton Pre-Health Association (CPA) Board Member, varsity women’s tennis, Carleton JCO (Jazz and Contemporary Club), Cognitive Science Decision Making Lab, Lead Prefect for Academic Support Center (ASC)
Ask me about: the pre-dental track at Carleton, being a student-athlete at Carleton, the DAT and the ADEA AADSAS application, shadowing or volunteering opportunities in the dental field, being a pre-health student as a psych major!

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Jennifer Wen ’27

PRE-MED
Major: Undeclared- Prospective Biology, Neuroscience(Minor), and Digital Arts and Humanities(Minor)
Interests: Neurology, Pediatrics, Film, Rugby, Coffee, Nail Art, Gaming
Campus activities: CPA Board Member, Women’s Club Rugby, SWA
Ask me about: Navigating the Pre-Med Track, Pre-health as an International Student, becoming a CNA