Here are just a few profiles of graduates from the Honors Program at Southern Wesleyan University.
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Brian DanielsBrian is currently a PhD student in Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis. Primarily, he does biomedical research seeking to understand interactions between the immune system and the nervous system during West Nile virus infection of the brain and spinal cord. Brian also teaches in undergraduate courses on neuroscience and scientific literacy. His long term goal is to teach at the university level and start his own laboratory studying neuroinfectious diseases. |
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TYLER MCGRADYTyler is currently pursuing her master’s degree in epidemiology at the University Of Kentucky College Of Public Health along with a certificate in global health. As many students are now pursuing both MPH and MD degrees, she hopes to continue to medical school after the completion of her master’s program. Public health focuses on preventative techniques, preparing Tyler to be a well-rounded physician in both preventative and treatment practices. |
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DAVID FIPPSDavid is currently a medical student in Bradenton, Florida at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Bradenton). He is in the Emergency Medicine Club and the Student Research Association. He is also part of a team that forms the medical staff at many of the half/full marathons of lower Florida. After four years at LECOM Bradenton, David will be a licensed osteopathic physician, and plans to go into a residency to determine his specialty. |
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Stephanie SestitoStephanie is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in northern Namibia. She is teaching English and natural science in a primary school, as well as organizing a girls' club and other community projects. Stephanie is planning to attend medical school when she returns to the states in two years. Her service overseas is helping her gain a firsthand understanding of development work, which, combined with medical school, will allow her to have a fuller understanding of how to serve in the medical field in developing areas. |