Meet Current D.O. Students

Soha Bayginejad ’25

Mikayla Sargent ’25

Jared Erb ’26

Read about COM Student Experiences

Headshot of U N E student Summer Moukalled

There's a lot of diversity and you get people from all walks of life [at UNECOM].

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Headshot of U N E student Aryn Morgan

We’re very collaborative. We’re all trying to work together. We’re all trying to get to the same goal. If one person is lacking in one area then there’s always another person who will try to raise them up in another.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nicole Parentala

51Æ·²èCOM has provided me with the privilege to learn in a prestigious, healthy, and inspiring environment that fosters my interests in both global health and pediatrics.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Alex Otto

Every day at UNE, my interest in medicine is elevated by my gifted peers and exceptional faculty.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Esra Omeroglu

As a medical student of 51Æ·²èCOM, I am confident that I can become a physician of [high] caliber.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Amy Lin

I felt as though I discovered a big secret — there were doctors who practice medicine with an extra set of tools that traditional doctors did not carry. I am confident that 51Æ·²èCOM will prepare me to be the best osteopathic physician I can be.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Sujaay Hari Jagannathan

Apart from a great educational experience, UNE’s curriculum challenges me to think critically about social and ethical issues relevant to medicine.

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Julia Hickey

I hope to advocate for patients and meet them where they are in their healthcare journeys, to facilitate an accessible and inclusive experience.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Cani Greg Garsuta

As an aspiring osteopathic physician at 51Æ·²èCOM, I am confident that I will be ready to provide service to those in dire need of medical help, especially with the underserved populations in rural areas.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Ishbel Curry

I am elated to be here, surrounded by such brilliance, and am honored and blessed to be studying here amongst my classmates.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Mark Bernardo

At 51Æ·²èCOM, I developed the clinical skills necessary to evaluate and treat the patient as a whole...Now that I am on my clinical rotations, I can confidently say that I am prepared to care for a broad spectrum of patients.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Raksha Adhikari

I am very grateful to 51Æ·²èCOM for welcoming students from around the world who bring diverse perspectives and experiences.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
headshot of Richard Zheng

It’s the people and the environment at 51Æ·²èthat makes it a great place to feel comfortable, to learn, and to make lifelong friends and mentors.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
headshot of Samuel Wood

The path that led me to medicine didn’t begin in a lab or classroom, but in a hospital bed at the age of 17.

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headshot of Ellen Reidy

I am very interested in rural medicine, wilderness medicine, and primary care. At UNE, there are clubs for each of these.

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Shama Patel

Until the day I hang up my white coat, I am confident that my future career will provide me a lifetime of fulfillment, challenge, charity, and growth.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
headshot of Rodger Carter

I decided to go into medicine for the opportunity to serve.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Headshot of Hillary Bui

By becoming an osteopathic physician, I hope to educate and serve minority populations and increase the awareness of preventive medicine and regular health screenings.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)