Meet Our Student Interns!

Aliyah
Student Intern

Aliyah Amparan

Hi Y’all! My name is Aliyah, and I’m a pre-med biology student with a passion for pediatrics and serving my Hispanic community. I’ve had the opportunity to gain experience through cell culture research and shadowing in Labor & Delivery. I’m involved in TACO Inc, the Emergency Medicine Club, and Latino Students in Medicine. Outside of school, I love listening to music, going to concerts, and drinking matcha.

Class Year: Junior

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Favorite musician(s): Bleachers

Favorite TV Show(s): Gossip Girl

What you want pre-health students to know: You are on your own timeline, so don’t be too hard on yourself or compare your journey to someone else’s. Everyone’s path looks different, and it’s okay if yours doesn’t look like the person next to you. Keep working towards your goals, give yourself grace, and trust that you’ll get there eventually!

Lailla
Student Intern

Lailla Burka

Hi! I’m Lailla, a neuroscience student on the pre-med track. I am passionate about neuroscience research, patient care, and helping other students explore the many paths within healthcare. Outside of the office, I enjoy staying active, spending time with family and friends, and working on my small activewear business.

Class Year: Junior

Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

Favorite TV showsThe Good Place and Avatar: The Last Airbender

What you want pre-health students to know: Pre-health can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you do not have to have every part of your path figured out at once. Our office is here to support you, answer questions, and help you find opportunities that feel meaningful to you!

Adriana
Student Intern

Adriana Rios-Cruz

Hi! My name is Adriana! A little about me–I love astronomy and stargazing! I am a Dodgers fan. I love going out to coffee shops in the K-Town area!

Class Year: Senior

Major: Sociology Major, Education and Society Minor (not on a pre-health track)

Hometown: Koreatown, Los Angeles

Favorite musician(s): Daniel Caesar

Favorite TV Show(s): Interstellar, The Hunger Games, You, Spirited Away

What you want pre-health students to know: Always stay curious and ask questions! USC is a space for growth and personal development 🙂

Kyra
Student Intern

Kyra Dhawan

Hi I’m Kyra! I’m involved in CURAM, TACO, CMBS, SCout, and JEP at USC. Outside of that, I enjoy art, exploring new things, baking, and music!

Class Year: Senior

Major/Minor and Pre-Health track: Neuroscience Major (Minor in Biopharmaceutical Business) on Pre-Medical track

Hometown: Potomac, MD

Favorite Artist(s): Ariana Grande and Rüfüs Du Sol

Show(s): The Office

What I want pre-health students to know: Take everything one step at a time and make sure to have fun!

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Office of Pre-Health Advisement

3641 Watt Way
Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB), Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Visit us: HNB 120 (Hedco Neurosciences Building, Suite 120)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

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