Entering Class of 2024: Student Gallery

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Entering Class of 2024

 

Abby Obeng-Marnu

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Sellout by Paul Beatty
Favorite song: The Other Side by Jazmine Sullivan
Outside of school, I love to sing and explore different towns on public transit! I’m also a very amateur roller skater, but we’re working on it…

Outside of school, I love to sing and explore different...

Abby Obeng-Marnu

Adaeze Olikagu

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Anambra, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: Chicago State University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Favorite song: Anything afrobeats!

I love reading novels, visiting museums, and going out to eat with my friends!

I love reading novels, visiting museums, and going out to...

Adaeze Olikagu

Adam Hinshaw

PSOM House: Mossell

Adam Hinshaw

Adede Appah-Sampong

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
Favorite song: Simple & Sweet by Jon Bellion

Hey y’all, I enjoy listening to music, binge watching my favorite shows, taking long walks (when the weather is nice), and trying new restaurants! I can’t wait for the next four.

Hey y’all, I enjoy listening to music, binge watching my...

Adede Appah-Sampong

Aiden Adams

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell)
Favorite song: Unwritten (Natasha Bedingfield)

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, language learning, and playing sports, specifically soccer and pickleball. Additionally, I love visiting amusement parks (big fan of roller coasters) and exploring new restaurants. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, and kayaking!

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, language learning, and...

Aiden Adams

Akshay Govindan

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Dubliners by James Joyce
Favorite song: To Ramona by Bob Dylan

I enjoy playing music, going to concerts, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends

I enjoy playing music, going to concerts, reading, cooking, and...

Akshay Govindan

Albert Mao

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Double Cup Love by Eddie Huang
Favorite song: Candela by Buena Vista Social Club

I enjoy exploring the outdoors, biking, and photographing coastal towns/places. Outside of being outside, I like listening to lots of music (especially jazz and afro-latin), collecting different kinds of hats, and playing Street Fighter 6.

I enjoy exploring the outdoors, biking, and photographing coastal towns/places....

Albert Mao

Albert Wu

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Weston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Favorite song: DUCKWORTH.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I also used to fence throughout undergrad!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and listening to...

Albert Wu

Alex Rupsee

PSOM House: Rhoads

Alex Rupsee

Alexandra Marenco

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Suffield, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Hamilton College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Song of Achilles
Favorite song: Better Than I Know Myself by Del Water Gap

I love staying active through lifting and running. I am also incredibly passionate about music, so I go to concerts whenever possible.

I love staying active through lifting and running. I am...

Alexandra Marenco

Alexandria (Lexi) Lange

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2011
Favorite book: Bird by Bird (by Anne Lamott)
Favorite song: September (by Earth, Wind, & Fire)

I’m a mom to a toddler, and my husband and I also have a 13-year-old dog named Teddy. In addition to spending time with my family, I love traveling, going to concerts, being outside (especially on hikes or at the beach), listening to podcasts, and reading. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone!

I’m a mom to a toddler, and my husband and...

Alexandria (Lexi) Lange

Alvin Yu

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Walnut, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite song: Ode To The Mets by The Strokes

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and pickleball, spending time outdoors/hiking, exploring new cities, and running. I also love nature and portrait photography.

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and pickleball,...

Alvin Yu

Amanda Moser

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: It Ends With Us
Favorite song: Currently: anything Zach Bryan!

I love to run, explore new restaurants/happy hours, read, play pickleball, and travel!

I love to run, explore new restaurants/happy hours, read, play...

Amanda Moser

Amy Wu

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Hershey, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Favorite song: "Fireworks" by Katy Perry

I love playing card games and board games, trying new restaurants, listening to music, or curling up with a good book. I’m so excited to meet everyone and spend the next 4 together!

I love playing card games and board games, trying new...

Amy Wu

Andres Alvarez

PSOM House: Dickens

Andres Alvarez

Angela Sun

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Favorite song: Call Your Mom by Noah Kahan

I like language learning (Spanish and Chinese), competing on the NYT word games and crocheting stuffed animals.

I like language learning (Spanish and Chinese), competing on the...

Angela Sun

Angelina Ziarno

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Devon, PA
Undergraduate Institution: NYU
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Currently, Throne of Glass!
Favorite song: Around the World by Daft Punk

Hi, I’m Angie! I love exploring the city, meeting new people, playing both tabletop and video games, art museums, and crafting. Can’t wait to meet you all soon and start this journey!

Hi, I’m Angie! I love exploring the city, meeting new...

Angelina Ziarno

Anika Nerella

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: How to Stand Up to a Dictator (Maria Ressa)
Favorite song: N/A

Love being outdoors, playing viola, listening to classical music, dancing, watching tennis (and, I”ll admit, playing pickleball), and reading autobiographies.

Love being outdoors, playing viola, listening to classical music, dancing,...

Anika Nerella

Aniket Dagar

PSOM House: Dickens

Aniket Dagar

Anjali Mahajan

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Everything Comes Next by Naomi Shihab Nye
Favorite song: Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann

I love to run, swim, talk about the SEPTA, and make oatmeal. I also enjoy road trips (especially to natural parks)

I love to run, swim, talk about the SEPTA, and...

Anjali Mahajan

Anthony Thompson

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO
Undergraduate Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Beloved
Favorite song: Sure Thing

I like to run, go to the gym, walk around and explore the city, and try different cuisines.

I like to run, go to the gym, walk around...

Anthony Thompson

Arnab Dey

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Northeast Tennessee
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Tech
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Don't have one (N/A)
Favorite song: Don't have one (N/A)

Huge fan of being outdoors and staying active! Some of my hobbies include playing basketball & soccer, working out, learning new languages, and making music. I also love trying out new things: food, activities, etc.

Huge fan of being outdoors and staying active! Some of...

Arnab Dey

Ashley Duchi

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Warminster, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: A Separate Peace
Favorite song: Disillusioned by Daniel Caesar

I really enjoy reading fantasy novels, going to concerts, making matcha, and watching everyone walk their dogs in graduate hospital!

I really enjoy reading fantasy novels, going to concerts, making...

Ashley Duchi

Ashwin Kammula

Pronouns: He/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Harry Potter Series!
Favorite song: Feels Like We Only Go Backwards - Tame Impala

In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up basketball, ping pong, and fantasy football. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!

In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up basketball, ping...

Ashwin Kammula

Aurora Golden-Appleton

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Impossible to pick one, but Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker) changed my life
Favorite song: All Too Well (10 minute version)

I’m a long-distance walker (non-competitive; the more the merrier; let’s walk some Philly streets together!) currently considering embarking on guinea pig parenthood now that I’m a veritable adult.

I’m a long-distance walker (non-competitive; the more the merrier; let’s...

Aurora Golden-Appleton

Bayan Galal

PSOM House: Wood

Bayan Galal

Becca Brody

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Favorite song: Loveland by Milky Chance

Hi! In my free time, I like to run, bike, swim, lift, and hike (basically anything active that doesn’t require hand-eye coordination). I also love to try new cafes, watch Ravens and Penn State football, and go to concerts!

Hi! In my free time, I like to run, bike,...

Becca Brody

Ben Stone

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Favorite song: Orange Juice - Noah Kahan

I love running, hiking, skiing, movies, pickleball, and really anything outdoors.

I love running, hiking, skiing, movies, pickleball, and really anything...

Ben Stone

Bridget Loja Patino

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Ossining, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Catching Fire
Favorite song: Lamento Boliviano by Los Enanitos Verdes

I love eating and trying new restaurants around Philly (favorite cuisine is anything latino). I also like singing and doing karaoke for fun. I have a 12 year old dog and took her on walks along the river back home. Looking forward to going on walks along the schuykill and other places in Philly!

I love eating and trying new restaurants around Philly (favorite...

Bridget Loja Patino

Chetan Vadali

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hobbit
Favorite song: Ghost by Justin Bieber

I’m really into cooking and puzzles (I do the NYT mini crossword, spelling bee, and sudoku every morning)! I also love watching basketball and have recently been getting back into tennis!

I’m really into cooking and puzzles (I do the NYT...

Chetan Vadali

Christopher Aiello

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Favorite song: All Things End - Hozier

I like to run, play basketball and drink good coffee.

I like to run, play basketball and drink good coffee.

Christopher Aiello

Christopher Sollenberger

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Akron, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Devils
Favorite song: Long Season 1998.28.12

I enjoy cooking and eating. I love the outdoors and playing sports, especially soccer. I also love music and playing my guitar.

I enjoy cooking and eating. I love the outdoors and...

Christopher Sollenberger

Claire Millett

PSOM House: Dickens

Claire Millett

Courtney Kaplan

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Wake Forest University
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

Hi all! In my free time I love to be outside running, hiking, walking, and skiing. I also enjoy cooking, trying out local restaurants (especially new ice cream spots), and reading!

Hi all! In my free time I love to be...

Courtney Kaplan

Danealle Parchment

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Madison, WI
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: The Plague by Albert Camus
Favorite song: Sandstorm by Mereba ft. JID

Hi everyone, I love reading, hikes, watching movies, and playing video games. I’m new to indoor climbing and martial arts but look forward to doing more of them in Philly!

Hi everyone, I love reading, hikes, watching movies, and playing...

Danealle Parchment

Daniel Bazianos

PSOM House: Mossell

Daniel Bazianos

Daniel Yong

PSOM House: Mossell

Daniel Yong

Darryl Sams

PSOM House: Wood

Darryl Sams

David Lu

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Narberth, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Unbroken (Laura Hillenbrand)
Favorite song: Blinding Lights

In my free time, I like spending time outdoors or going on runs. I also like keeping an aloe as a house plant.

In my free time, I like spending time outdoors or...

David Lu

David Moon

PSOM House: Rhoads

David Moon

Eamon Toye

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Favorite song: 1985 by Bowling for Soup

Hey! My name is Eamon and I’m from Oak Park (a suburb just west of Chicago). I’m a big fan of endurance sports and have completed an Ironman and an ultramarathon!

Hey! My name is Eamon and I’m from Oak Park...

Eamon Toye

Elizabeth Graham

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Favorite song: Who's Afraid of Little Old Me by Taylor Swift

For fun, I love reading and exercising (bike rides, walks, etc). Outside of medicine, I also love hosting dinners for my friends and organizing get-togethers. It brings me a lot of joy to provide a space for happiness and enjoyment for my loved ones.

For fun, I love reading and exercising (bike rides, walks,...

Elizabeth Graham

Elizabeth Rubin

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: N/A
Favorite song: N/A

I like baking fun desserts and finding new places to eat in Philly! I also like figure skating (for fun), and am trying to be a consistent runner.

I like baking fun desserts and finding new places to...

Elizabeth Rubin

Elizabeth Ward

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Atlas of the Heart - Brene Brown
Favorite song: Ex-Factor by Lauren Hill & Here Comes the Sun

Hi! I love going to small concerts, finding new TV series, and taking long walks with my friends. I like cooking and recipe creation and love to share what I make with my family and friends. I hope to meet you soon!

Hi! I love going to small concerts, finding new TV...

Elizabeth Ward

Emily Baccaglini

PSOM House: Rhoads

Emily Baccaglini

Emily Pan

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Bowdoin College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Favorite song: Hasta la Raíz by Natalia Lafourcade

I’m always up for an adventure! I love traveling to new places, trying new foods, and exploring nature. I also enjoy unwinding by playing board games, listening to live music, and reading.

I’m always up for an adventure! I love traveling to...

Emily Pan

Emma Bernstein

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Brookline, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Middlebury College
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite song: Green Light- Lorde

I love to spend time with friends and host for movie nights or game nights. I also love to spend time outdoors and cook.

I love to spend time with friends and host for...

Emma Bernstein

Emma Morganroth

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Birmingham, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Favorite song: “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane

I love trying new restaurants (and posting them on Beli), cooking, running, and traveling. I’m also a movie buff and pride myself on having seen every worthwhile rom-com!

I love trying new restaurants (and posting them on Beli),...

Emma Morganroth

Eric Wang

PSOM House: Rhoads

Eric Wang

Ethan Liu

PSOM House: Rhoads

Ethan Liu

Ethan Wong

PSOM House: Wood

Ethan Wong

Ether Dharmesh

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: St. Louis, MO + Bangalore, India
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Louis University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Favorite song: HOME - Resonance

I enjoy making art (acrylic painting and soft pastels), cooking, trying new restaurants in the city, going to workout classes, and cafe hopping. I love watching Korean and Chinese TV shows, and enjoy learning languages through media!

I enjoy making art (acrylic painting and soft pastels), cooking,...

Ether Dharmesh

Felix Nnaji

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Institution: UPenn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The lightning thief
Favorite song: Santorini- Seyi Vibez

Hi guys I’m Felix and I love sports and the gym. I’m also really into cooking and have been learning Spanish.

Hi guys I’m Felix and I love sports and the...

Felix Nnaji

Gabriela (Gaby) Grady

Pronouns: she/they
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Percy Jackson (and anything by Rick Riordan)
Favorite song: Propuesta Indecente by Romeo Santos

I love doing paint-by-numbers and puzzles of any kind. I also look forward to exploring Philly and finding the best neighborhood restaurants and cafes.

I love doing paint-by-numbers and puzzles of any kind. I...

Gabriela (Gaby) Grady

Gabriella Garza

PSOM House: Dickens

Gabriella Garza

Gabrielle Cole

PSOM House: Dickens

Gabrielle Cole

Ganen Chinniah

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Hunger Games
Favorite song: Trophies - Saint JHN

In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights, and baking. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights,...

Ganen Chinniah

Gustavo Capone

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Undergraduate Institution: Florida State University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Favorite song: Hotel California

Hello everyone! Growing up in Brazil, I learned to love playing soccer and foot volleyball during my free time. Also, when no one is around I enjoy being outside or going for a run and bike ride to keep active. While at home I enjoy watching sports.

Hello everyone! Growing up in Brazil, I learned to love...

Gustavo Capone

Ha-Neul Yu

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate Institution: New York University Abu Dhabi
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Favorite song: Morceau de concert, Op.94 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

In my free time, I love playing golf and enjoy playing the French horn. I’m also a huge fan of musicals, and The Phantom of the Opera is my favorite—I’ve watched it five times! Having lived in four different countries over the past four years, I also have a passion for exploring new cities and cultures.

In my free time, I love playing golf and enjoy...

Ha-Neul Yu

Habib Akouri

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Broadview Heights, OH
Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Favorite song: Don't Let Me Down - Milky Chance

In my free time, I love going on runs, lifting weights, and watching/playing soccer (I’m a Liverpool fan). I also enjoy reading, watching TV, and skiing!

In my free time, I love going on runs, lifting...

Habib Akouri

Haleigh Pine

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Glen Ridge, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Educated by Tara Westover
Favorite song: Northern Attitude by Noah Kahan

I love cooking, trying new restaurants, crocheting, and board games (the more complicated the better!). I like going to the gym and on long walks and I want to get back into playing tennis and basketball!

I love cooking, trying new restaurants, crocheting, and board games...

Haleigh Pine

Helen Zhou

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Boxborough, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: East of Eden - John Steinbeck
Favorite song: Something to Believe - Weyes Blood

Hi, I’m Helen! In my free time, you can find me dabbling in various arts and crafts projects (currently learning to sew my own clothes!), reading literary fiction and longform essays, maintaining my Duolingo streak, and solving the daily NYT puzzles. I’m super excited to explore Philadelphia, particularly to sample seasonal ice cream flavors, browse independent bookstores, and try out new yoga/pilates studios!

Hi, I’m Helen! In my free time, you can find...

Helen Zhou

Hyun Kim

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Orlando: A Biography
Favorite song: Hell N Back

A true fan of taco tuesdays and bottomless brunch. In my free time, I like to boulder, cycle around town, go thrifting, and wind down with some boardgames like Betrayal or Coup. I also breed African cichlid fish but unfortunately my landlord in Philly did not allow water filled furniture.

A true fan of taco tuesdays and bottomless brunch. In...

Hyun Kim

Isabella Li

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Dead-End Memories by Banana Yoshimoto
Favorite song: While We're Young by Jhene Aiko

I love trying new foods, going on long walks, picnicking, thrifting, reading, writing, and running!

I love trying new foods, going on long walks, picnicking,...

Isabella Li

Jake Shapira

PSOM House: Wood

Jake Shapira

Jamal Magoti

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Mwanza, Tanzania
Undergraduate Institution: Washington and Lee University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Three Body Problem(Book 2)
Favorite song: Changes almost daily, but probably 3 Peat by Lil Wayne

I enjoy cooking and trying out(and almost always modifying) new recipes. I also like reading novels – recently I have been really into sci-fi/fantasy with metaphysical themes. Also enjoy traveling, gaming, weightlifting and running(I think…not fully sure)

I enjoy cooking and trying out(and almost always modifying) new...

Jamal Magoti

James Lao

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Little Prince
Favorite song: Kokomo, IN (Japanese Breakfast)

I’m a big fan of running and other sports (basketball/volleyball). I also love venturing out to cafés, reading stories, and cookin’.

I’m a big fan of running and other sports (basketball/volleyball)....

James Lao

James Reed

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Ubik
Favorite song: if you seek amy by britney

I love the outdoors, aquariums, watching sports, cooking spicy food, and exploring cities.

I love the outdoors, aquariums, watching sports, cooking spicy food,...

James Reed

Jasmine Phillips

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Mount Laurel, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Spelman College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Favorite song: The Way by Jill Scott

Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants, travel and explore new cities, play tennis, and spend time with friends! I am also a sports enthusiast and a Philadelphia sports fan, so I enjoy attending and watching the games. I am excited to meet everyone this year!

Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants, travel...

Jasmine Phillips

Jasmine Wang

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Barnard College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Call Me By Your Name - Andre Aciman
Favorite song: Sunshine Baby - The Japanese House

I love knitting, painting, watching indie films, going on long walks, and working on my French. One of my greatest weaknesses is getting overpriced drinks at cute cafes.

I love knitting, painting, watching indie films, going on long...

Jasmine Wang

Jason Zheng

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: I am allergic to books
Favorite song: Currently have Patrick Brasca songs on repeat

I enjoy dabbling in cooking, gaming, and weightlifting.

I enjoy dabbling in cooking, gaming, and weightlifting.

Jason Zheng

Jennie Cao

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Klara and the Sun
Favorite song: Healer by Day6

Love eating my way through new restaurants, playing music, and reading manga!

Love eating my way through new restaurants, playing music, and...

Jennie Cao

Jennifer Guo

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Richboro, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: I don't have one yet
Favorite song: Kidult by Seventeen

I like taking care of my plants, traveling, baking, and eating. If anyone wants to explore Philly’s food scene, please let me know!

I like taking care of my plants, traveling, baking, and...

Jennifer Guo

Jenny Lu

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Austin, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Song of Solomon
Favorite song: Red Wine Supernova

I love photography and being outdoors—hiking, running, swimming, biking, or just wandering around with a camera. Also love a game of Set or Bananagrams.

I love photography and being outdoors—hiking, running, swimming, biking, or...

Jenny Lu

Jin Cai

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Tianjin, China
Undergraduate Institution: Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Napoleon’s Buttons
Favorite song: May Ninth

I enjoy climbing outdoors, biking, and playing badminton! I’m also interested in learning how to use software for laser cutting and graphic design!

I enjoy climbing outdoors, biking, and playing badminton! I’m also...

Jin Cai

Jingyi Zhang

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Beijing, China
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Where Reasons End, Yiyun Li
Favorite song: Oh Ms Believer, Twenty One Pilots

This year, I really enjoy short stories and novels, especially the works of Yiyun Li. I also enjoy cooking and baking, watching sad movies, walking in nature, and teaching myself to write.

This year, I really enjoy short stories and novels, especially...

Jingyi Zhang

Jonathan Gaither

PSOM House: Dickens

Jonathan Gaither

Jordan Dourlain

Pronouns: She/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Any mystery/thriller novel
Favorite song: Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter

I really enjoy running along the Schuylkill, reading, and spending time with my cat, Willow.

I really enjoy running along the Schuylkill, reading, and spending...

Jordan Dourlain

Jordana Avigad

Pronouns: She/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman
Favorite song: "Goodmorning" by the Bleachers

Hey friends! I love to travel, hike, run, cook, climb, and (most of all) hang out with friends.

Hey friends! I love to travel, hike, run, cook, climb,...

Jordana Avigad

José Velarde

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami
Favorite song: El Rey by Vicente Fernandez

I enjoy the outdoors, fishing, golfing and roadtripping. I dream of one day becoming a polyglot.

I enjoy the outdoors, fishing, golfing and roadtripping. I dream...

José Velarde

Julian Peregoff

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien
Favorite song: Changes all the time, but right now its "Lemme See" by Kodak Black

I love trying new restaurants, going on nature walks (so I can flip over rocks and look for animals), going to the gym, and taking care of my pets!

I love trying new restaurants, going on nature walks (so...

Julian Peregoff

Justin Chin

PSOM House: Wood

Justin Chin

Justus Zemberi

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite song: Neverita - Bad Bunny

I love working out, playing and watching sports. I also love to listen to music, discover music, and play music of my own (guitar and piano).

I love working out, playing and watching sports. I also...

Justus Zemberi

Karen Wang

Pronouns: She/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Favorite song: bird's eye view by UMI

I love exploring the local food scene and watching cooking competition shows like Top Chef. You will also find me walking around the city playing Pikmin Bloom 🌼!

I love exploring the local food scene and watching cooking...

Karen Wang

Kass Zhang

Pronouns: they/them/theirs
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Havertown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: What We Carry by Maya Shanbhag Lang
Favorite song: Deja Vu (Anemoia remix) by TXT

Hey everyone!! I love making and eating sweets, so cafe/bakery hopping is a must. I enjoy hiking or going on long nature walks with friends (botanical gardens!!!). Lastly, I love playing board and video games, especially on rainy days 🙂

Hey everyone!! I love making and eating sweets, so cafe/bakery...

Kass Zhang

Kate Jones

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Amherst College
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: Pictures of the Heart: The Hyakunin Isshu in Word and Image - Joshua Mostow
Favorite song: Reincarnation - ZUN

I love to play board and card games at Redcap’s Corner, which is right by Penn’s campus! I also like to learn languages.

I love to play board and card games at Redcap’s...

Kate Jones

Katelyn Candido

PSOM House: Rhoads

Katelyn Candido

Katharine Song

PSOM House: Mossell

Katharine Song

Kelvin Chen

PSOM House: Wood

Kelvin Chen

Kenneth Um

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: calvin and the hobbes
Favorite song: i aint mad at cha - 2pac

sudoku, djing, basketball, drawing

sudoku, djing, basketball, drawing

Kenneth Um

Kesshni Bhasiin

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Undergraduate Institution: Mount Holyoke College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Siddhartha
Favorite song: You're on Your Own, Kid

I love to cook and bake, spend time in nature (primarily hiking), exploring new brunch spots, reading and writing, as well as doing pilates and yoga.

I love to cook and bake, spend time in nature...

Kesshni Bhasiin

Kevin Song

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Orange County, California
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: N/A
Favorite song: N/A

I enjoy playing tennis, running, going to the gym, and exploring new restaurants, cafes, and bars around the Philly area! I’m always eating, so that’s probably what I’ll be doing when you see me.

I enjoy playing tennis, running, going to the gym, and...

Kevin Song

Kim Le

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Favorite song: This Year by The Mountain Goats

I love experiencing new things, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants, and travel. My hobbies include crochet, playing music, cooking, and the occasional sunset walk. I am additionally training for my first marathon!

I love experiencing new things, exploring local coffee shops and...

Kim Le

Kriyana Reddy

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2020
Favorite book: 1984 (George Orwell)
Favorite song: Mr. Blue Sky (ELO)

I love exploring museums, playing classical guitar, listening to economics/politics/urban planning podcasts, spinning, and frequenting coffee shops!

I love exploring museums, playing classical guitar, listening to economics/politics/urban...

Kriyana Reddy

Lars Lindgren

PSOM House: Dickens

Lars Lindgren

Leonard Steger

PSOM House: Mossell

Leonard Steger

Ling Yan

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: The Stranger by Albert Camus
Favorite song: The Fighter by Gym Class Heroes

I love basketball, exploring national parks, and going to concerts. I also enjoy trying out new coffee shops and restaurants.

I love basketball, exploring national parks, and going to concerts....

Ling Yan

Linzy Malcolm

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: All The Light We Cannot See
Favorite song: Dreams by The Cranberries

I like watching F1, baking, working out, and watching TV and movies. I also really like going to yoga classes and eating out.

I like watching F1, baking, working out, and watching TV...

Linzy Malcolm

Maggie Ford

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Ossining, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite song: Why by Dominic Fike

I’m super into music and play drums, piano, and guitar, and am always trying to find new artists I like to listen to. Also love sports and being active–I played frisbee in college but am always happy to join in on any game!

I’m super into music and play drums, piano, and guitar,...

Maggie Ford

Malhaar Agrawal

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate Institution: MIT
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Favorite song: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver

Fun for me is new adventures, like thru-hiking in the Adirondacks this summer or driving across the country to see the eclipse. I also enjoy playing rugby, competitive cooking (I tried out for Iron Chef!) and taking care of my pets

Fun for me is new adventures, like thru-hiking in the...

Malhaar Agrawal

Matilda Brilleman

PSOM House: Wood

Matilda Brilleman

Michelle Kwon

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Favorite song: To Be Loved by Adele

I have been spending my time taking film pictures, crocheting, reading, and running (albeit slowly). I am always looking for new hidden gems in Philly whether that be restaurants, dessert spots, or new things to do!

I have been spending my time taking film pictures, crocheting,...

Michelle Kwon

Miranda Song

PSOM House: Wood

Miranda Song

Molly Eron

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Doylestown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: All the Light We Cannot See
Favorite song: Getaway Car by Taylor Swift

I enjoy trying new restaurants and hanging out with friends. I also like to stay active by running, playing tennis, and skiing in the winter. On weekends, I watch a lot of soccer and occasionally bake or draw/paint.

I enjoy trying new restaurants and hanging out with friends....

Molly Eron

Morgan Purcell

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Norristown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Swarthmore College
Year of Graduation: 2018
Favorite book: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Favorite song: L.E.S. Artistes by Santigold

Hello! I’m originally from the surrounding suburbs of Philadelphia and have lived in the city for the last 4 years. I have also spent time in San Francisco and Austin. In my free time I love to play pickleball (badly), attend kickboxing and yoga classes, read, and try new bars and restaurants.

Hello! I’m originally from the surrounding suburbs of Philadelphia and...

Morgan Purcell

Natasa Rohacs

PSOM House: Wood

Natasa Rohacs

Nate Cieplik

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Longmeadow, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Stranger by Albert Camus
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

I enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors, as well as playing pretty much any sport. During the past year I’ve been to 20 different national parks!

I enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors, as well as...

Nate Cieplik

Nathan Smith

PSOM House: Mossell

Nathan Smith

Nathan Wang

PSOM House: Dickens

Nathan Wang

Nicholas Rouillard

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Any Bosch or Lincoln Lawyer mystery novel from Michael Connelly!
Favorite song: Better Together -- Jack Johnson

Hi everyone! I was born and raised in California, so the East Coast will be a new adventure for me. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports (especially tennis), spending time with my dog, exploring new hiking trails, and cooking (my current specialty is homemade pizza!).

Hi everyone! I was born and raised in California, so...

Nicholas Rouillard

Nicholas Schell

PSOM House: Rhoads

Nicholas Schell

Nick Simpson

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Methodist University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Favorite song: Days As Echoes by Misha Panfilov

I’m into playing piano and producing music, and I’m always looking for other musicians to share that with! I also enjoy rock climbing, lifting weights, playing basketball or really any other active outdoor activity!

I’m into playing piano and producing music, and I’m always...

Nick Simpson

Noah DiBiasio-Hudson

Pronouns: they/them
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Elon, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Mount Holyoke College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Favorite song: Alaska by Maggie Rogers

I love to hike, swim, and spend time outside as well as read, play the fiddle, and cook. I’m currently working on my bread making skills and could seriously use some help- come find me if you know how to get a good windowpane on your dough!

I love to hike, swim, and spend time outside as...

Noah DiBiasio-Hudson

Obinna Uzosike

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Beloved by Toni Morrison
Favorite song: OZEBA by Rema

Hey Everyone! I’m a lover of basketball, working out & running, writing, cooking and music. In my free time, you’ll likely finding me working out, watching a show, or listening to music & curating playlists.

Hey Everyone! I’m a lover of basketball, working out &...

Obinna Uzosike

Oluwanifemi Adetunji

PSOM House: Mossell

Oluwanifemi Adetunji

Oluwasijibomi Osunkoya

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Dune by Frank Herbert (alternatively, Homestuck by Andrew Hussie)
Favorite song: Night Light by Laufey (honestly, anything by Laufey)

Outside of medicine, I like to compose music (usually classical), and I enjoy reading and watching tv shows/anime!

Outside of medicine, I like to compose music (usually classical),...

Oluwasijibomi Osunkoya

Omar Shareef

PSOM House: Dickens

Omar Shareef

Pamela Beniwal

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Wayne, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Favorite song: In My Room by Frank Ocean

I really like to cook new recipes from all over the world, and in general, I love to try new foods! I like to read, work out, paint, and watch anime as well! I really enjoy trying new coffee shops and I enjoy singing too!

I really like to cook new recipes from all over...

Pamela Beniwal

Paul Soden

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Rye Brook, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: Maid by Stephanie Land
Favorite song: Runaway by OneRepublic

I like playing saxophone, biking, and taking long hikes on new trails! I’m so excited to start this new adventure and explore Philly with you all!

I like playing saxophone, biking, and taking long hikes on...

Paul Soden

Philip Lee

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
Year of Graduation: 2017
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite song: "Many weary years I vainly sought a spring"

My favorite spots in my apartment are my kitchen and my reading nook, though sometimes also my shower where “deep” thoughts flee away once the hot water stops. I’m also learning to like the gym down the hallway, but not my aching muscles after a wimpy few sets. After some laborious IKEA assembling—I can lift bookcases and sections of couches but I can’t bench?—I look forward to filling my dining table and living room with friends old and new!

My favorite spots in my apartment are my kitchen and...

Philip Lee

Puneeth Guruprasad

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: North Wales, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Tech
Year of Graduation: 2019
Favorite book: Les Miserables
Favorite song: 92 Explorer - Post Malone

I play violin and have been in orchestras throughout my entire life! But in general I am a huge music fan so I go to a ton of concerts, especially EDM.

I play violin and have been in orchestras throughout my...

Puneeth Guruprasad

Rachana Mudipalli

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Downingtown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky -
Favorite song: God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

I am passionate about science research and outreach. I love to sing, crochet, cook/bake, explore the Philly restaurant and ice cream scene, and spend time with friends, family, and my wonderful dog Jaanu.

I am passionate about science research and outreach. I love...

Rachana Mudipalli

Rachel Palmer

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie
Favorite song: "Getaway Car" by Taylor Swift

Hello everyone, I’m Rachel! In college, I was known as “the legendary chemist and cat lover”, but I’m also an avid baker, an equestrian, a weightlifter, an intermediate yogi, an anime fan, and a reader. If your weekend plans involve trying out a new restaurant (or bakery), playing party games, going shopping, or visiting a cat cafe, hit me up!

Hello everyone, I’m Rachel! In college, I was known as...

Rachel Palmer

Rachel Rigsby

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Pride & Prejudice
Favorite song: anything by Fleetwood Mac!

I grew up dancing competitively and hope to continue dancing in medical school! I’m always looking for new restaurants and coffee shops to try out with friends!

I grew up dancing competitively and hope to continue dancing...

Rachel Rigsby

Rachel Xiang

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Acton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Normal People - Sally Rooney
Favorite song: Horses - Maggie Rogers

I like skiing, long walks, and the NYT daily crossword. I also enjoy adding restaurants to my Beli profile — 509 so far!

I like skiing, long walks, and the NYT daily crossword....

Rachel Xiang

Randy Bach

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Good Earth
Favorite song: Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi by Radiohead

Huge into all things food, including cooking, photography, and trying out new restaurants! You can also find me in nature or hiking around to find new coffee spots.

Huge into all things food, including cooking, photography, and trying...

Randy Bach

Rebecca Brody

PSOM House: Dickens

Rebecca Brody

Richard Ni

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Penn State University
Year of Graduation: 2019
Favorite book: Crook to Cook Platinum Recipes by Snoop Dogg
Favorite song: Two Dozen Roses - Luke Combs

On the weekends I enjoy soccer, tennis, cello, and happy hours. Current Eagles fan, estranged Sixers fan.

On the weekends I enjoy soccer, tennis, cello, and happy...

Richard Ni

Riley Choi

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Wellesley College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Favorite song: "Nakka" by AKMU

I love watching documentaries, action movies, and animation (especially Pixar and Studio Ghibli). I am always on the search for a nice cafe with good lattes!

I love watching documentaries, action movies, and animation (especially Pixar...

Riley Choi

Rishi Shridharan

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Asterix and Obelix (comic series)
Favorite song: 4'33"

When I’m not birding or taking amateur nature photos, you can probably find me playing racquet sports, hiking, running, or biking. Always delighted to have company in case you’d like to join me 🙂

When I’m not birding or taking amateur nature photos, you...

Rishi Shridharan

Romina Rojas

PSOM House: Mossell

Romina Rojas

Ryan Turlip

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Scranton, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi
Favorite song: Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2 - Pink Floyd

I’m a huge foodie and love to explore new food spots in the city! I am also a big coffee fanatic, enjoy working out, and like watching sports.

I’m a huge foodie and love to explore new food...

Ryan Turlip

Sabrina Meng

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Being Mortal
Favorite song: El Tango de Roxanne

Wondering what I’m up to in my free time? You might find me playing violin, figure skating, running, or engaging in my latest (not always successful) cooking/baking experiments. I’m an avid lover of the outdoors and staying active, and I’m equally excited about trying new foods and exploring all that Philly has to offer.

Wondering what I’m up to in my free time? You...

Sabrina Meng

Sadia Laisa

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Favorite song: Runaway by Aurora

I was born in Bangladesh and grew up in Queens, NYC before moving to Boston. I love wandering around bookstores, making desserts, and playing badminton. My favorite rainy day activity is sitting by the window and getting lost in my latest fiction/fantasy book!

I was born in Bangladesh and grew up in Queens,...

Sadia Laisa

Sagar Gupta

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Antifragile by Nassim Taleb
Favorite song: Maybe by Kettenkarussell

I enjoy playing and watching basketball and playing fantasy football. I love listening to all kinds of music like hip hop, house, and indie rock. Please send me new music!

I enjoy playing and watching basketball and playing fantasy football....

Sagar Gupta

Sajeev Kohli

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
Favorite song: The Scientist by Coldplay

I’m a pretty big cricket fan and have been playing piano for many years.

I’m a pretty big cricket fan and have been playing...

Sajeev Kohli

Samantha Ratner

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Year of Graduation: 2022

I like cooking, singing, and puzzles (especially the NYT games). I am also a candle enthusiast.

I like cooking, singing, and puzzles (especially the NYT games)....

Samantha Ratner

Samuel Neuman

PSOM House: Rhoads

Samuel Neuman

Seth Anderson

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale
Year of Graduation: 2020
Favorite book: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan
Favorite song: I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

Hi everyone! I love to read/am a public library enthusiast, try new restaurants, bike the Schuylkill River Trail, and play video games.

Hi everyone! I love to read/am a public library enthusiast,...

Seth Anderson

Shanzeh Sheikh

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Little Women
Favorite song: Spring Day by BTS

In my free time, I love reading, listening to music, and exploring cafes and eating places.

In my free time, I love reading, listening to music,...

Shanzeh Sheikh

Shruthi Nyshadham

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Chantilly, VA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Favorite song: Roots by Imagine Dragons

I love writing, knitting, going on walks, and watching soccer (go Spurs!). I’m also a big foodie, and look forward to trying new places in Philly!

I love writing, knitting, going on walks, and watching soccer...

Shruthi Nyshadham

Sophia Zhang

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Everybody Lies
Favorite song: A Thousand Bad Times

I love all things active, whether that’s going on hikes, runs/walks, playing tennis, or going to the gym. I play the violin and especially enjoy playing orchestra and chamber music! I also love watching/listening to musicals!

I love all things active, whether that’s going on hikes,...

Sophia Zhang

Stacey Kwan

PSOM House: Dickens

Stacey Kwan

Steven Stein

PSOM House: Rhoads

Steven Stein

Sula Frausto

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Butler University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro)
Favorite song: Siesta Freestyle (Lewis OfMan, Alicia te quiero)

I’ve trained and performed as a ballet dancer for the past 10+ years and hope to continue taking classes as much as possible in Philly! I love to cook and attempt a new recipe at least once a week. I also enjoy hiking, doing fun activities with friends, exploring the city, and trying new restaurants.

I’ve trained and performed as a ballet dancer for the...

Sula Frausto

Suma Kotha

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Favorite song: Daylight by Taylor Swift

Hi everyone! Outside of medicine, I love to travel and explore new coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and can’t wait to do so in Philly! I also love to bike, read, and cook.

Hi everyone! Outside of medicine, I love to travel and...

Suma Kotha

Sydney Alderfer

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Brighton, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Colorado State University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Anne of Green Gables
Favorite song: Drops of Jupiter by Train

I love hiking, traveling, playing volleyball, and baking.

I love hiking, traveling, playing volleyball, and baking.

Sydney Alderfer

Sydney Pham

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: College Station, TX
Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2020
Favorite book: Lessons in Chemistry
Favorite song: All Too Well

I enjoy traveling, skiing, spending time with my friends & family, and trying new restaurants & coffee shops.

I enjoy traveling, skiing, spending time with my friends &...

Sydney Pham

Tanya Kurnootala

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Kite Runner
Favorite song: Unforgettable

Hi! In my free time I like writing, weekend trips, and ranking restaurants I eat at. I enjoy anything outdoors with friends and family, especially tennis and pickleball.

Hi! In my free time I like writing, weekend trips,...

Tanya Kurnootala

Van Anh Tran

PSOM House: Rhoads

Van Anh Tran

Varun Kathawate

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Favorite song: No Quarter by Led Zeppelin

Outside of school I play the tabla, Hindustani classical folk drums, and love to make music with others.

Outside of school I play the tabla, Hindustani classical folk...

Varun Kathawate

Victoria Li

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Beijing, China
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: 1984
Favorite song: Renegades by One Ok Rock

Major foodie, museum-goer, traveler, fashion critique, and k-pop dancer (though apparently not very good at). Hmu when you find yourself in Japan/China!

Major foodie, museum-goer, traveler, fashion critique, and k-pop dancer (though...

Victoria Li

Victoria McReynolds

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Kitchen Confidential / Anthony Bourdain
Favorite song: Anything Maggie Rogers!

Outside of medicine, I love cooking, trying new workout classes, and yoga. I also enjoy exploring restaurants, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Outside of medicine, I love cooking, trying new workout classes,...

Victoria McReynolds

Vish Rao

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Acton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Brothers Karamazov
Favorite song: Sweet Child O’ Mine

I really like reading and learning new things! I also am into lifting and exercise, tennis, chess, and poker

I really like reading and learning new things! I also...

Vish Rao

Vitor Souza

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite book: Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas
Favorite song: Hamilton soundtrack

I’m a passionate skier, and I enjoy staying active and practicing sports in general. I read a lot of non-fiction and like to stay up to date on current events.

I’m a passionate skier, and I enjoy staying active and...

Vitor Souza

William Zhang

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
Favorite song: Lemon by Kenshi Yonezu

Hi everyone! My name is William Zhang, and I like to go hiking and sing karaoke in my free time. I also like to scour arcades and play video games with friends.

Hi everyone! My name is William Zhang, and I like...

William Zhang

Xincheng Xu

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Huangshan, China
Undergraduate Institution: Fudan University
Year of Graduation: 2018
Favorite book: The Silver Spoon
Favorite song: Lemon

Photography, cooking, exploring unique grocery stores…

Photography, cooking, exploring unique grocery stores…

Xincheng Xu

Yinlu Zhu

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Favorite song: Any Way — L'Impératrice & Maggie Rogers

I love exploring new neighborhoods in Philly, spending time outdoors, and cooking and baking with friends. I’m a huge fan of arts and crafts—my current fixation is pottery making. I also love going to sports games of any kind.

I love exploring new neighborhoods in Philly, spending time outdoors,...

Yinlu Zhu

Yunliang Zhao

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Beijing, China
Undergraduate Institution: Wesleyan University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: All That Remains: A Life in Death
Favorite song: 暮春秋色 by Dou Wei

I love traveling, cooking, hiking, sketching, and starting to knit scarves but never finishing them 😉 I also play a traditional Chinese instrument called the Erhu, which has only two strings!

I love traveling, cooking, hiking, sketching, and starting to knit...

Yunliang Zhao

Zachary Hoglund

PSOM House: Rhoads

Zachary Hoglund

Zahraa Hotait

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Gabrielle Zevin)
Favorite song: Girl, so confusing (the Lorde version obviously)

Lover of museums, thrift stores, concerts, and long exploratory walks! Currently taking Arabic lessons (inspired by family heritage) and trying to learn how to sew/upcycle clothing (inspired by many years of watching Project Runway).

Lover of museums, thrift stores, concerts, and long exploratory walks!...

Zahraa Hotait

Ziad Hassan

PSOM House: Wood

Ziad Hassan

Zoe Barinaga

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Man's Search for Meaning
Favorite song: Home by Dotan

In my free time, I love to sing, ice skate, and learn new languages! I’m also a big foodie, so catch me sampling Philly’s awesome gastronomy while exploring some of the historical areas!

In my free time, I love to sing, ice skate,...

Zoe Barinaga

 

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