{"id":5961,"date":"2025-12-04T16:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/?page_id=5961"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:16:18","slug":"student-spotlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/student-spotlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Meet Our Students\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Discover the inspiring journeys of USC&#8217;s pre-health students as they navigate from classroom learning to real-world impact. Our Student Spotlights highlight the diverse paths, passions, and personal stories that shape the future of healthcare. Whether they are gaining clinical exposure, engaging in service, or exploring life beyond undergrad, these students embody USC&#8217;s commitment to excellence and purpose. Explore their unique stories to learn what drives them, mentors who have shaped their success, and the advice they have for future Trojans pursuing pre-health careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Shuyang Li (Julia) <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-Rv1OfcYabo\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-Rv1OfcYabo\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5945 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/unnamed-scaled-e1764891561251-900x1260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/unnamed-scaled-e1764891561251-900x1260.jpg 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/unnamed-scaled-e1764891561251-500x700.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pre-Professional Track:<strong> Physical Therapy<\/strong><br \/>\nMajor\/Minor\/Other Special Program:<strong> Health and Human Sciences (BA) and Music Industry (BS)<\/strong><br \/>\nYear Graduated:<strong> May 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nHometown:<strong> Beijing, China<\/strong><br \/>\nInterests &amp; Special Attributes: <strong>Horseback riding, hiking, running, violin<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessional School:<strong> Northwestern University Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Julia&#8217;s Pre-Health Experience at USC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was always interested in pursuing something in healthcare, so I chose a major that was broad enough to explore my interests while ensuring I completed most of my prerequisites. Studying at USC was fascinating because of the abundance of opportunities and resources available. I allowed myself to try a bit of everything: balancing life as both a Thornton and Dornsife student, participating in a variety of sports, orchestra, sorority life, outdoors clubs, shadowing and working at several clinics, and pre-professional organizations. These experiences allowed me to meet amazing people and broaden my perspective on what a career in health could look like.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t settle on physical therapy until my junior year, and I\u2019m thankful for every twist and turn that guided me toward it. My time working in the Pre-Health office, especially, opened doors to resources I wouldn\u2019t have known about otherwise and let me help fellow students along the way. The supportive pre-health community made all the difference, giving me confidence as I navigated my path.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Julia&#8217;s Life Beyond Undergrad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After graduating, I moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern\u2019s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I completed my first clinical rotation at a hospital in the suburbs this summer, and now I\u2019m in my second year. The program has been challenging and fulfilling. I\u2019ve learned so much through cadaver labs, hands-on skills, patient interactions, and interprofessional collaboration. USC prepared me extremely well: I\u2019ve found myself reviewing old lecture notes and sending thank-you emails to the professors who pushed me hard but taught me so much.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of academics, I\u2019ve enjoyed building a social life and staying active in the community through working with children, engaging in adaptive sports, leading research projects, and volunteering at events such as the Chicago Marathons. Working with people from all walks of life has been inspiring and has made this journey even more rewarding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Thing that Contributed to Julia&#8217;s Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Being proactive and taking full advantage of what USC has to offer was key. The Pre-Health office, USC faculty, alumni, and student organizations provided guidance and opportunities that shaped my journey. Staying open-minded and saying \u201cyes\u201d to new experiences, whether academic, social, or professional, helped me discover my passion and build confidence. Always try different things and approach opportunities without judgment. For example, when seeking clinical experience, explore different settings and even populations I was initially unsure about. Talk to people, seek mentorship, and don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. A highly respected clinician once told me that students often try to appear independent, but clinicians love when students ask questions and often worry if they don\u2019t. That perspective helped me overcome impostor syndrome. Every experience adds value.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Julia&#8217;s Advice for Pre-Health Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s okay not to have everything figured out right away. I went back and forth between music and healthcare, and that uncertainty taught me to embrace flexibility. Take your time, explore different interests, and don\u2019t be afraid to pivot. Put yourself out there, be authentic, and enjoy the process. It\u2019s okay if your experiences or hobbies don\u2019t seem connected on paper, because at the end of the day, they make up who you are and that uniqueness is your strength. Stay curious, ask questions, seek mentorship, and reflect on what genuinely excites you. Ultimately, success isn\u2019t about checking boxes. It\u2019s about becoming the kind of healthcare provider who approaches every interaction with empathy and purpose: think with your head, but treat with your heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Kashish Chainani<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-Rv1OfcYabo\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-Rv1OfcYabo\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5951 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/Capture-1-e1764891460287-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/Capture-1-e1764891460287-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/Capture-1-e1764891460287-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pre-Professional Track:<strong> Pre-Med<\/strong><br \/>\nMajor\/Minor\/Other Special Program:<strong>\u00a0Neuroscience Honors Major, Political Science Minor\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nYear Graduated:<strong> 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nHometown:<strong> St. Thomas, Virgin Islands\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nInterests &amp; Special Attributes:<b>\u00a0<\/b><strong>Hiking, Traveling, Running, Tennis, Spin Classes\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kashish&#8217;s Pre-Health Experience at USC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My pre-health experience at USC has been shaped by a combination of academic rigor, clinical exposure, and research. As a Neuroscience Honors major, I\u2019ve explored the biological foundations of behavior while simultaneously broadening my understanding of systemic inequalities through my Political Science minor. Hands-on experiences, such as shadowing physicians and working in the field, gave me an early and realistic view of medicine, patient care, and the disparities that exist in under-resourced communities.<\/p>\n<p>At USC, my involvement in clinical and research settings further strengthened my interest in medicine. Through the Infant Neuromotor Control Lab, I\u2019ve learned data analysis, scientific communication and the patience and curiosity required in research. Through groups like the Emergency Medicine Club and SC Healthcare Outreach, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to engage with the LA community and work on issues surrounding access to care, which has further reinforced my desire to pursue a career grounded in compassion, science, and service. Most importantly, the support from USC faculty, advisors, and peers has been invaluable, motivating me to challenge myself and pursue meaningful experiences on my path to medicine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kashish&#8217;s Life Beyond Undergrad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Outside of my academic career at USC, I love exploring the outdoors and going on different hiking and camping trips! Applying to be a guide with SC Outfitters has been the best decision I\u2019ve made as I\u2019ve been able to lead so many amazing adventures all over California and meet incredible people through it. I\u2019ve also started running and taking spin classes regularly, and I\u2019m currently training for a half marathon. My favorite running paths are along the beachfront back home and a trail I would go on while studying abroad in Maastricht, running from the Netherlands to Belgium and back! I have visited 26 countries, 17 of which I explored during my Spring 2025 study abroad semester. I love to travel, and it has helped me become so adaptable, open-minded, and globally aware! I\u2019m also an avid foodie and Beli user, and brunch is my favorite meal of the day! Beyond academics and career goals, I\u2019m passionate about living a meaningful, active life and spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>After graduating in May 2026, I\u2019m planning to take a gap year to build on my clinical and research experience before medical school, and to grow outside the classroom too. My goal is to use this time to deepen my understanding of patient care, strengthen my application, and grow as a future physician. I also want to pursue experiences that genuinely excite me, such as volunteering as a tennis coach for kids with neurodevelopmental delays, going on a medical mission trip, volunteering in underserved communities, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring more of the outdoors!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Thing that Contributed to Kashish&#8217;s Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of the biggest contributors to my success has been my support system, including my family, the mentors I\u2019ve met at USC, and my community back home in the Virgin Islands. I have only been able to achieve so much because of my family\u2019s encouragement and their endless confidence in me. My mentors have shaped my academic confidence and opened doors to experiences that have defined my journey, and growing up in such a tight-knit, supportive community has grounded me, inspired me, and reminded me of the importance of giving back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kashish&#8217;s Advice for Pre-Health Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Find balance, prioritize your curiosity and well-being, and take opportunities that genuinely excite you! Taking care of yourself and prioritizing your mental and physical well-being are just as important as academic success. Study abroad, take risks, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Being yourself and having fun are essential parts of your undergraduate and pre-medical journey, and they will give you the space to grow both academically and as a person.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Akemi Elguea<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-Rv1OfcYabo\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-Rv1OfcYabo\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5952 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/12\/unnamed-1-e1764891510503-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pre-Professional Track:<strong> Pre-Med<\/strong><br \/>\nMajor\/Minor\/Other Special Program:<strong> \u00a0Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies<\/strong><br \/>\nYear Graduated:<strong> 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nHometown:<strong> La Canada Flintridge, CA<\/strong><br \/>\nInterests &amp; Special Attributes:\u00a0<strong>Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Health Equity<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessional School:<strong> Kirk Kerkorian SOM at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akemi&#8217;s Pre-Health Experience at USC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Being a pre-health major at USC was both rewarding and challenging. You\u2019re learning from world-renowned faculty, but you\u2019re also surrounded by many other driven, talented students. I personally struggled during my first two years of undergrad and didn\u2019t find my rhythm until junior and senior year. I credit much of that turnaround to resources like Dr. Kenneth Geller and Gina Camello in the Pre-Health Office for their guidance on coursework, gap years, and building strong professional relationships.<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend attending the SI sessions led by fellow students and reaching out to professors early\u2014asking for help is far more effective than trying to catch up alone. I also thoroughly enjoyed volunteering in the Brian Luna Microbiology Lab on the HSC campus, where I was finally able to connect what we were learning in class with hands-on research experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akemi&#8217;s Life Beyond Undergrad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After undergrad, I took a few gap years off to strengthen my applications for medical school. I completed the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program at Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. I also worked as a medical assistant for a dermatology clinic for 2 years to gain insightful clinical experience. I am currently in my second year of medical school at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV in Las Vegas, NV and gearing up to take USMLE STEP 1.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Thing that Contributed to Akemi&#8217;s Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I would not be in medical school today had it not been for Dr. Kenneth Geller and Gina Camello. From day one, both identified themselves as my advocates and committed to helping me reach my goal. Dr. Geller was instrumental during my last two years of undergrad\u2014guiding me through course selection, advising me on meaningful extracurriculars, and encouraging me through moments of self-doubt. Gina was equally phenomenal, especially in helping me navigate my gap years and supporting me throughout the application process. She reviewed countless drafts of my personal statement and advised me every step of the way during my admissions cycle. I truly owe so much of my success to these two individuals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akemi&#8217;s Advice for Pre-Health Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Stay humble and stay grounded in why you chose this path. Remember that medicine is ultimately about serving others\u2014especially those who don\u2019t have a voice and who rely on you to advocate for their care. Keeping that purpose at the center of everything you do will guide you through the challenges and remind you of the privilege of becoming a physician.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-Rv1OfcYabo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Harrison Chang<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-Rv1OfcYabo\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-Rv1OfcYabo\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6086 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/02\/Capture.PNGh_-e1771452723518-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pre-Professional Track:<strong> Pre-Dental<\/strong><br \/>\nMajor\/Minor\/Other Special Program:<strong> \u00a0Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (BS)<\/strong><br \/>\nYear Graduated:<strong> December 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nHometown:<strong> San Jose, CA<\/strong><br \/>\nInterests &amp; Special Attributes:\u00a0<strong>Orthodontics, Pediatrics<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessional School:<strong> University of California, San Francisco (USCF) School of Dentistry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Harrison&#8217;s Pre-Health Experience at USC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At USC, I have been involved in dental research for 3 years under Dr. Casey Chen, a faculty periodontist at USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Through his lab, I have been able to contribute to two new oral health innovations that actively support patient comfort and care within dental clinics. On campus, I also served as a co-president of USC\u2019s Pre-Dental Honor Society (Delta Delta Sigma), introducing other pre-dental students to various workshops, speaker events with admissions committees, and a network of dental professionals who can guide them through their journey to dentistry. I was also able to help co-found Project Lux, a health-equity organization dedicated to enrolling uninsured individuals in LA into Medi-Cal, providing direct access to healthcare through our club. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USC has provided the perfect pre-health environment to enable me to explore diverse disciplines of research, leadership, service, and clinical work, ultimately strengthening my motivations to pursue a career in dentistry. Much of the person that I am today stems from the resources, opportunities, and mentorship USC has provided me, nurturing me into the pre-health student I once aspired to become.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harrison&#8217;s Life Beyond Undergrad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My life beyond undergrad is filled with many smaller, simple life pleasures such as curating a Beli account of over 400 rated restaurants, working as a boba-barista at 3CAT, volunteering as an art teacher, and also building a collection of over 60 smiskis (blind-box figurines). Each week, I make an effort to stay connected to the communities around me through these different outlets. Whether that\u2019s trying a new restaurant with friends for my Beli account or drawing penguins with young patients at the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children, these experiences keep me creative and grounded in the hobbies that I\u2019ve kept by my side for many years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P.S. my highest rated Beli spot in LA is Tacos Los Poblanos #1 Estilo Tijuana (taco stand)!<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Thing that Contributed to Harrison&#8217;s Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Casey Chen, my research mentor, has been instrumental in guiding my pre-dental journey at USC. He has sought out research opportunities that have challenged me to think more critically, while holding me to the highest standards of work throughout my undergraduate years. I\u2019ve been able to contribute to research innovations, such as a novel ultrasound probing scanner and a new silver-diamine-fluoride caries intervention, finding ways to contribute to the profession of dentistry prior to even beginning dental school. Dr. Chen\u2019s mentorship has strengthened my desire to continue to pursue research at UCSF, and I am ever grateful for the role he\u2019s played in shaping my academic and professional growth as a student at USC.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harrison&#8217;s Advice for Pre-Health Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always approach your experiences with intentionality. 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