​RICE PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY
Current Board 2023-2024
Derek Liang
Co-President
Sid Richardson ‘25
BIOS - Cell Biology & Genetics
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Hi everyone! My interest in the medical field was sparked by my interactions with medical professionals at a young age. Recently, I've been interested in going into radiation oncology partly because of my research at MD Anderson. A fun fact about me is that I love watching the squirrels at Rice!
Nishita Prasad
Co-President
Baker ‘24
BIOS - Biochemistry + English
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Hi! I'm Nishita Prasad and I'm a junior from McMurtry double majoring in biosciences and business. I am super interested in the healthcare industry and hospital systems, but I am also exploring global health and cancer research. Outside of studying, I love puzzles and sudoku!
Ellen Kang
Vice President
Martel ‘26
Biosciences
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Hi! My name is Ellen, and I'm a junior at Martel studying Biosciences with a minor in Medical Humanities and Spanish. I am interested in going into rheumatology because of the immunology research I had the chance to do at NIH. A fun fact about me is that I used to work as a figure skating coach!
Eshika Tandon
Activities Co-Chair
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Hi! I am Eshika, a sophomore at Jones. This year, I am excited to serve as the RPMS activities co-chair and will organize events throughout the year, including our annual Medical Speakers Conference! My particular interests in medicine lie within the cardiology field as well as addressing healthcare disparities. Some of my hobbies include playing the violin, crocheting, and drawing! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Thomas Liang
Activities Co-Chair
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Hello! My name is Thomas, and I am a sophomore from Will Rice. My interest in the medical field lies in radiation oncology, and I'm currently doing research in this field at MD Anderson. I am also passionate about exercise physiology and sports medicine. In my free time, I love swimming, traveling, and spending time with friends!
Shivi Goyal
Mentoring Co-Chair
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Hi! My name is Shivi, and I am a sophomore at Hanszen majoring in Health Sciences & Biochemistry.
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Afton Fults
Mentoring Co-Chair
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Hi everyone! My name is Afton Fults and I am one of the mentorship chairs this year. I am pre-MD/PhD and am interested in clinical oncology/surgery research. A fun fact about me is that I am very good at walking on my hands!
Riya Yarlagadda
Outreach Co-Chair
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Hey everyone! My name is Riya, and I am a sophomore from Lovett. I will be one of your Outreach Committee Co-Chairs this school year. I am currently interested in genetics, health equity, global health, and a wide array of medical topics! Outside of school, I love to dance, pick up a good book, and go on a hike!
Karen Ryu
Outreach Co-Chair
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Hi everyone! My name is Karen, and I am a sophomore at Jones studying neuroscience. My current interests in medicine are neurological disorders and global health, and outside of academia, I enjoy reading and listening to Korean R&B and jazz!
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Abigail Li
Promotions Chair
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Hi! My name is Abigail, and I am a sophomore at Jones majoring in Sports Medicine & Exercise Physiology and Spanish. I am currently interested in exploring the intersections between healthcare & language/culture. Outside of school, I love distance running and trying new restaurants!
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Erin Chen
Treasurer
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Hi! My name is Erin, and I am a sophomore from Wiess majoring in Biosciences. I'm interested in ENT, radiology, and gastroenterology. A fun fact about me is that I love playing the guitar.
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Jocelyn Youn
Application Prep Committee
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​Hey! I'm Jocelyn, and I'm a sophomore at Martel studying Kinesiology! My current medical interest is interventional radiology, but outside of medicine, I am also interested in environmental science. Outside of school, I love reading and classical guitar!
Katie Lu
Application Prep Committee​
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Hi! My name is Katie and I'm a sophomore from Brown. I'm still exploring all the different specialties, but I'm currently interested in neurology, emergency medicine, nutrition, and health equity. I've had a slow but steady interest in medicine since junior high that started from wanting to be a vet. A fun fact about me is that I was supposed to be born on April Fools Day (but fortunately I was not).
