2023 - 2024 Mentorship Fellows
Adam Gaudin
Howdy! I’m Adam (He/Him), and I’m a second year medical student! I love doing research, and my projects currently revolve around oxytocin and pain management, social behavior, and porcupine albinism. I grew up in downtown SLC, and experienced housing insecurity which exposed me to underserved communities in healthcare. Later, when I did my undergrad at Utah Tech University in Saint George (B.S. ain Biomedical Engineering, Chem/Physics minor), I was also shown rural healthcare disparities. Within the school of medicine, I am a member of the Tribal, Rural, and Underserved Education pathway, as well as RUUTE and the professionalism and Diversity committee! I like to keep my hands full. In my free time, I love leatherworking, embroidery, alternative art performances, going to raves and festivals, and being a drag queen.
Antoinette Vreeke
Hi all! My name is Antoinette Vreeke, I am a second year medical student. I grew up here in Salt Lake City, went to undergrad at Westminster College in Public Health worked for a couple years
at various jobs, and then went back to school for a Master of Public Health in Health Systems and Population Health at UW in Seattle. I’m interested in health systems, rural health, and Indigenous health systems and disparities. I am a RUUTE Scholar and am in the Tribal Rural and Underserved certificate. Outside of school, I’m really interested in photography and enjoy reading, hiking, camping, good food, and coffee/tea type beverages. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and working with you!
Diwas Gautam
My name is Diwas Gautam, I am a 2nd-year medical student here at the U of U School of Medicine. I am currently undecided on what field of medicine I want to pursue, but I am leaning more towards something surgical. I was born Nepal, but my family and I have lived in the United States for 12 years now. I went to East High School in Salt Lake City. I enjoy playing soccer, running, and hiking.
Eric Tokita
Hey there, my name is Eric Tokita, and I am a fourth-year medical student at the University of Utah. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, graduated in biomedical engineering from the U, and am interested in Anesthesiology. Outside academics, I am also interested in biomedical devices, research, teaching, and mentorship. I enjoy cycling, weight-lifting, and video games. I started medical school right after undergrad but didn’t have a good grasp of the application system when I applied. I hope to pass on the knowledge I’ve gained from over 4 years of application mentorship to help others learn from my mistakes.
Jaime Talleh
My name is Jaime and I am a 4th year medical student applying into Psychiatry. I am also a mom to a really cool 3-year-old. I’m from Utah and have also lived in Los Angeles. I enjoy reading (especially horror), baking, traveling, playing board games, and hiking.
Jenna Murray
My name is Jenna Murray and I'm a second year in the MD/PhD program. My PhD focus is community-based participatory research to address substance use in American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and my clinical interests are OB/Gyn and family medicine. I am Eastern Shoshone and participating in the Tribal, Rural, and Urban Underserved program at the medical school. I received a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Colorado College and a Master of Public Health from Dartmouth College. In my free time, I love to lift weights, watch horror movies, and read mystery/thrillers!
Jordan Brown
Hi, I'm Jordan a 4th year medical student who grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Weber State University majoring in health promotion and health education. I am passionate about mental health and intend to pursue a career in child &adolescent psychiatry. I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with close friends and family.
Michelle Jiyoung White
My name is Michelle Jiyoung White and I’m currently a third year here at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. I also completed my undergrad here at the U. I’m currently leaning towards something procedural and ENT is what I’m most interested in as of now! I immigrated from South Korea and have loved being here in Utah. I love running (ran a couple of marathons so far and would love to do a bigger race sometime!), hiking, baking, reading, and spending my time with my lovely cats and family. I also love exploring all the cool new bakeries and cafes opening up around here so I’d be down to talk academics while exploring around.
Olaoluwa Omotowa
Hi! My name is Olaoluwa Omotowa and I am a 4th year medical student applying into the field of Ophthalmology and I’m stoked to get to know you!! I was born in Nigeria, lived in Germany, and graduated high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I love exploring the outdoors of Utah and am interested in anything that gets me outside and moving!
Sarmishta Diraviam Kannan
Hello! My name is Sarmishta Kannan and I am a 4th year medical student applying to pediatrics and/or psychiatry! I am from India and have lived in the US since 2005 with my family. I am passionate about medical education, mentorship, and global medicine. I love to sing Carnatic music, paint landscapes with acrylics, read Agatha Christie novels, and travel! I'm super excited to meet you all, share my experiences with you, and help you in your journey!
Sonia Sehgal
Hi everyone! My name is Sonia and I am a 3rd year med student. I am still trying to figure out what field Iwant to go into, but Iam leaning towards emergency medicine! I am a first generation student and I immigrated here from Singapore several years ago. Since then, l've traded city scapes for the mountains and have become an outdoor enthusiast! I love rock climbing and pretending I'm in The Great British Bake Off during my free time.
Chris Wallace-Carrete
Chris is a third-year medical student at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Utah, where he studied medical laboratory science. He also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada, Reno where he majored in biology with a minor in military science. Chris is a U.S. Army Veteran who enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and cooking.
2023 - 2024 Research & Advocacy Fellows
Karishma Shah
Karishma Shah is an MD/PhD student who is currently in her second year of the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Her PhD is studying how pain changes the brain, and she is interested in pursuing a career where she gets to work with chronic pain patients. She is also very passionate about health equity and makes healthcare spaces more inclusive. Her past projects in this space have included extensive work with community health workers, efforts surrounding identity reflection for medical students, and qualitative research characterizing the experiences of underrepresented medical students and patients from underserved communities.
Sanila Math
My name is Sanila and I am a second-year medical student at the University of Utah School of Medicine! I received my undergraduate degrees in anthropology and ethnic studies at the University of Utah, and found a passion for learning about communities, understanding racial disparities, and navigating health inequities. Exploring my identity and the role I play in serving my community is important to me, and I hope to grow with my peers to craft the impact I'd like to have in my career. In my free time, I love climbing, baking, art, and spending time with family and friends.
Siale Vaitohi Teaupa
Siale Vaitohi Teaupa was born and raised in Utah. She is a proud Pasifika woman and enjoys serving the Pacific Islander community. Siale has a B.S. in Physiology & Developmental Biology and an M.P.H. in Health Policy. She matched Internal Medicine at the University of Washington. She is interested in health equity, specifically in the Pacific Islander community. Outside of medicine, Siale enjoys being a mom and spending time with her husband, Ofa, and son, Q.
