Michael Anderson / Racine, WI

Jessie Barnum / West Fargo, ND
Jessie graduated summa cum laude from Concordia University in Saint Paul, MN with a Bachelor's degree in Natural Science (Biology/Chemistry) and a minor in Psychology. In college she played soccer and participated in student government, and various volunteer activities including tutoring and working at local hospitals and clinics. During college she worked for ACR Homes, a company that provides residential support and care to physically and developmentally disabled people. After undergrad she worked as a junior scientist at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, a clinical and research laboratory. In her spare time she enjoys playing soccer and volleyball, running, biking, hanging out with friends, singing, learning to play the guitar, traveling and cooking. She chose Creighton because of the friendly and inviting faculty and students, Creighton's commitment to service and its strong academic program. She is interested in Pediatrics, but plans to keep her options open.

Joseph-Vincent V. Blas / Sumner, WA
I graduated from McPherson College in McPherson, KS with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Biology and I also played college football for four years.  I'm originally from Guam.  I moved to Washington State in 1995.  I like to watch and play sports and I enjoy cooking.  I chose to attend Creighton because of its strong Jesuit principles, excellent academic program, and wonderful staff and students.

Claudine Bohn / New York, NY

Bryan S. Brindeiro / Artesia, NM
Bryan graduated from The University of New Mexico in 2004 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Research with a Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. He worked in a cancer research laboratory for two years studying gene expression profiling of T-ALL in children. Bryan has just returned from Africa - Nigeria - where he spent nine weeks conducting research at the Jos University Teaching Hospital in Jos, Plateau State studying parasites found in the Fulani village people. Bryan grew up near Modesto, California before moving in junior high to Artesia, New Mexico where he graduated from high school. He enjoys outdoor sports such as backpacking, skiing & snowboarding, mountain biking, and competitive open water ocean swimming.

Lindsey Caley / Seattle, WA
I completed my undergrad at Colorado State University with a degree in Health & Exercise Science.  I spent the last year in my hometown working as personal trainer and PLAYING!  Hobbies include swimming, biking, running (triathlons), backpacking, skiing...basically anything where I can be outside and moving.  Anyone know how the trail system works in Omaha?

Nicole Calio / Santa Cruz, CA

Ryan Carr / Murrieta, CA
I graduated from the University of San Diego with a major in Biology and minors in Economics and Chemistry. Growing up in Southern California, I spent my free time outdoors surfing, running, hiking and various other sports. I also love reading and travelling. I've spent much time working with Mexican migrants on the U.S./Mexico border and leading student ministry projects in various regions of Baja. I am absolutely thrilled to be attending Creighton and look forward to the challenge of integrating holistic, spiritual and Jesuit ideals into the practice of medicine.

Chelsea Carson / Yankton, SD
I graduated in May from Creighton with a degree in biology and a co-major in Theology.  I love reading, painting and all kinds of other decorating and crafty things, music and going to concerts, and cats (my family has three).  I love Mexican and Italian food and college basketball.  During undergrad I spent many semesters as a TA for organic chem and one semester as a TA for biology.  I am excited for another four years at Creighton and spending time with my younger sister who is a sophomore at Creighton.

Laura Cudzilo / Sioux Falls, SD
I graduated summa cum laude in 2004 from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN with a major in Spanish and a minor in biology.  I spent the past year in Cuernavaca, México, volunteering as a middle and high school English teacher at the Centro Educativo Comunitario Integral Don Bosco, a school for
economically- and behaviorally-challenged students, and as a
receptionist and physician's assistant at the low-cost clinic run by the neighborhood Catholic parish.  I chose to attend medical school at Creighton because of its commitment to providing a well-rounded education firmly rooted in the principles of service, compassion, and cura personalis.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, swimming, traveling, dancing (especially salsa and cumbia), and cooking.

Paul Decker / Omaha, NE

Sarah DeMoor / Buena Vista, CO
I attended Colorado State University and majored in Health/Exercise Science with minors in Biomedical Sciences and History. The last year I have been volunteering with the Sisters of Providence in Indiana working at a free health clinic and a physical therapy clinic. My interests include anything outdoors like running, biking, and rollerblading. I also love to read. My favorite books are Into Thin Air and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. But my greatest passion is traveling! I have been all over Europe, to Haiti, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Japan. One of my goals is to visit the Great Wall of China and the country of New Zealand. I chose Creighton because of its Catholic roots and its commitment to serving the underserved. I am looking forward to exploring Omaha and getting involved in extracurricular activities!

Courtney Dobleman/ Omaha, NE
I graduated last may from the University of Notre Dame as a science preprofessional major.  I ran cross-country and track there for 3 years, and volunteered at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in South Bend. In my spare time, I enjoy running, biking, tennis, swimming--and pretty much anything that can be done outside.  Oh yes, and I'm a huge  ND football fan (though I feel this may be a controversial thing to put in a student bio) and I do plan on developing into a creighton basketball fan :)

Katie Enemark / Spokane, WA

Sara Franzen / Dallas/Austin TX
Sara Franzen is a native Texan, although after spending 4 years in the northeast at Boston College, she would admit that New England feels just as much home as Texas.  The youngest of three girls, she grew up and went to high school in Dallas, but her family moved to Austin when she went off to college.  She graduated with a major in Theology and a minor in Chemistry.  At Boston College she was an active member and leader in InterVarsity Christian fellowship, mentored 1st graders, tutored high schoolers, volunteered at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and worked in the Athletic Director's office.  (and experienced when the Sox made history last fall!)  She loves music, Mexican food, being outside, and kids--she hopes to go into Pediatrics.

Katie Hagen / Rochester, MN
I graduated this past May from the College of St. Benedict with a Biology Major.  While at school I volunteered at Journey Home (a rehabilitation center where chemically dependent women can live with their children while they recieve treatment), St. Joseph Lab School, and was a member of the Stearns County Community Emergency Response Team.  I was also a member of the Track and Field team at St. Ben's. I love playing and watching sports, spending time in the outdoors, and hanging out with friends.

Brian Hanson / Dubuque, IA
I graduated from Creighton University in May with a degree in Health Administration and Policy.  My past healthcare experience has been primarily in EKG and Arrhythmia Monitoring at CUMC.  My hobbies and interest include golf, running, Chicago Cubs baseball, and Jays Men's Basketball.  During undergrad I was in charge of Altman's Army, part of the student section.

Jessica Hardesty / Valparaiso, IN 

David Hartigan / Jacksonville, FL
Went to the University of North Florida.

Shane Havens / Fort Collins, CO

Anna Johnson / Wichita, Kansas
Anna attended Kansas State University for undergrad. 

Jim Kappenman / Sioux Falls, SD

Diane Klinkner / Artesian, SD
I graduated from Creighton University in May with a degree in Exercise Science.   I enjoy running, reading, biking, kayaking, volleyball and outdoor activities.

Gerard Leahy / Omaha, NE
I am an Omaha native and Creighton graduate. I graduated from Creighton with a Biology major and Political Science co-major in 1998. Between then and now, I have worked mostly in education. My experiences include teaching English in Lithuania and high school science in Maryland. While in the DC area, I also worked on Capitol Hill and for an educational non-profit. My hobbies are running, biking, and whenever possible traveling.

Bo Malmin / Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Portland in 2002 with a degree in Biology. I have worked at OHSU researching muscular dystrophy for Doerbecher's Pediatric Hospital for the past 4 years. I love sports (playing and watching) and the outdoors.

Aaron J. Mancuso / Berlin, MA

Dana Marrero / Beaverton, OR

Molly McNab / White Salmon, WA
My undergraduate degree is from Oregon State University, where I majored in zoology.

Dave Minges / St. Louis, MO

Laura Mirch / Trinidad, CA

John Morrison / La Crosse, WI
Graduated 2003 from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.S. Biochemistry and 2005 from Creighton University, M.S. Biomedical Sciences.  Volunteer interests include Veterans Administration Hospitals and the third world (mission trips to St. Lucia, Ghana, Tanzania, and Vietnam).  Three years experience researching molecular mechanisms of epilepsy and two years experience researching biochemical mechanisms of physiological antifreeze adaptations in Antarctic fish.  Personal interests and hobbies: bicycling, cooking, dancing, friends, guitar, hockey, running, scuba diving, and weight lifting.

Aungnainghtun (Joe) Myasein / Chicago, IL

Andrew Nuibe / Honolulu, HI
I graduated from Pomona College in 2004, majoring in Biology and minoring in Politics.  Prior to moving to Omaha, I worked as a scheduler for The Queen's Medical Center Imaging Department in Honolulu, Hawaii.  I also volunteered for the 2004 campaign of Honolulu's current mayor, in addition to volunteering for the Volunteer Office and Emergency Room of The Queen's Medical Center.  My hobbies and interests include photography, baking, cooking, lifting weights, football, and reading.

Ross Okimoto / Mililani, HI

Cindy Paul / Lincoln, NE
Lived in Salt Lake City Utah for 11 years married with 2 boys ages 7 and 9.

Eric Peeples / Phoenix, AZ

Hannah Pitt / Evansville, IN
I went to college at St. Louis University and graduated in 2004.
While in college I majored in English, studied abroad a semester in Madrid Spain, worked as an organic chemistry TA, and volunteered in many different organizations.  This past year I worked at Cardinal Glennon Children Hospital in St. Louis.  During my free time I enjoy any outdoor activity, especially hiking and canoeing.  I also like to read, scrapbook, and go to concerts.

Kelly Rosso / Las Vegas, NV
I graduated from Creighton University in 2002 with a degree in Art. The focus of my studies was human figure sculpture. In 2004, I received my masters in Clinical Anatomy at Creighton. I enjoy working with children, playing games (I rule at Trivial Pursuit), vegan cooking, art, music and spending time with my family. I have a wonderful husband and two naughty puppies who love to eat furniture. I am undecided as to a specialty in medicine but I find women's health, OBGYN, cardiology, and pathology to be especially interesting. Thanks for reading!

Michael Sanley / Omaha, NE

Joshua Scherling / Carmel, California
I went to Santa Clara University for undergrad followed by Creighton for grad school.  At Creighton I earned master's degree in Clinical Anatomy and was a gross anatomy teaching assistant for the CUSM class of 2007.  My passions include black and white photography, snow skiing (in Tahoe of course...not Omaha), and tinkering with classic cars.

Nicole Shimabuku / Aiea, HI

Mark Sigler / Bartlesville, OK
Mark went to the University of Tulsa, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Exercise & Sports Science. While there, he was a General Chemistry TA and coached a 7th grade boys basketball team. He enjoys running, lifting weights, and anything that involves competition. His favorite movies are The Bourne Identity and Legends of the Fall.

Michael Smith / Omaha, NE
I went to Marquette University for undergrad.

Tyler Stratton / Cincinnati, OH
A graduate of Xavier University, Tyler is from Cincinnati, OH. He enjoys water polo and spent much of undergrad playing. He is in the Army along with his wife Annette.

Leah Swanson / Rapid City, SD
I graduated from Augustana College (in Sioux Falls, SD) in 2004 with a degree in Biology. I was involved in many volunteer organizations as well as other clubs in college and I spent the last year volunteering in Guatemala. I am looking forward to four years at Creighton and chose this school because of its friendly atmosphere and great academic program!

Brian Szender / Anchorage, AK 
Brian Szender graduated from Boston University in 2003 with a degree in biomedical engineering.  In 2005 he graduated with a Masters in biomedical engineering.  For the last four years he has been involved in pulmonary research, relating the structural changes that take place in an asthmatic lung to changes in lung function.  The decision to attend Creighton for medical school was based upon having relatives in the area, the friendly and enthusiastic faculty, and the strong emphasis on service.  In his spare time, he enjoys doing just about anything outdoors, as well as playing hockey, racquetball, and swimming.

Sam Taylon / Bellevue, NE

Emilio Volz / Miami, FL

Jenny Ward / Denver, CO
I'm 26 years old. I've been married to the most amazing guy I know for 3 1/2 years. I have lots of outdoor hobbies including running, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and enjoying beautiful scenery. An interesting fact about me is that I spent a month of my summer in the CO wilderness guiding backpacking trips through Young Life. I love to travel and hope to practice medicine partially in third world countries some day.

JD Welander / Pomeroy, IA
John David graduated from North Park University in Chicago where he majored in biology.  While in college he was involved in a variety of activities including: crew, theater, tri-beta (honors biology club), playing guitar for a worship band, resident life (RA) for three years, and lip-syncing Bangles songs.  After graduation he was the dean of a dorm at Covenant Bible College in Colorado.  After a year of disciplining 17 year olds, snowboarding, and chillin with Jake Plummer, he is excited to study medicine at Creighton.  JD choose to pursue medicine out of his desire to help those in need-this desire especially grew after visiting several developing countries and witnessing the lack of basic healthcare.  JD's aspirations are to: 1. meet Spongebob Squarepants, 2. live a life loving God and others, 3. be a great physician!

Ted Wissink / Spokane, WA

Mike Yap / Camarillo, CA

Kate Zaluski / Peoria, IL
I grew up in Peoria, IL and attended University of Chicago for undergrad, majoring in public policy and biology. After graduation, I moved to New York City and worked in a public school, at the Kaplan Test Prep Corporate Office, and in a lab at Columbia University, in that order. Happy to be back in the Midwest, I will be carpooling to school with my husband, who will be a D1 (I may have just made that term up) at Creighton Dental School. Music and reading are my hobbies.