There are many individual reasons that Pomona College students chose a career in healthcare. One consistently unifying reason is that each of them felt a calling and an ability to make the world a better place. Read the stories of our alumni and learn about their commitment and drive to improve the lives of humankind.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Stephen Fatuzzo '23 plans to become a clinical MD for its intersection between scientific exploration & human interaction. He believes Pomona STEM courses prepared him for medical school and taught him the valuable skill of critical thinking.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Janelle Herring '21 believes an MD degree will enable her to tackle issues that matter to her through patient care, research, education, and community service. She encourages gap years and clinical experiences in a variety of settings.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Jaime Gonzalez '21 believes that medicine and science are intertwined with the humanities. Pomona’s interdisciplinary education encouraged him to learn about life from all angles and he's experienced its benefits with patients and colleagues.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Konnie Guo ’19 doubled majored in molecular biology and French at Pomona College. She believes the interdisciplinary nature of classes at Pomona allowed her to explore medicine from both a scientific and humanistic perspective.
Friday, February 11, 2022
At the Harvard/MIT MD/PhD program, Jessica Phan ’19 aims to improve human health by bridging the gap between biomedical discoveries and their clinical applications.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Sophie Roe ’19 is merging her interest in science and public health with her social justice goals to address the intense inequities within the US healthcare system that contribute to health disparities.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Aparna Chintapalli ’19 was drawn to dentistry because of its combination of science and art. As a dentist, she believes she can change the quality of a person's life at a relatively faster rate than other professions.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Grant Steele ’18 believes Pomona College was critical in his path to becoming a medical student at Harvard. He was drawn to medicine for its mix of scientific knowledge, mentorship, research, and caring for other human beings.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Briana Grether ’18 chose to become a nurse because of the high patient interaction. She believes compassionate nursing is essential for patients’ recovery.
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Cierra Howard ’18 is committed to combating health disparities that impact Black and low income communities. She aims to help underrepresented students enter the field of medicine through mentoring, advising, and increasing exposure.