Class of 2028

Ryan Bohannan, D.O. - Western University

Undergrad: UC Irvine
Hobbies: Classically trained pianist & saxophonist, avid gardener, world traveler, and Orange County LGBTQ+ Center volunteer

Annabel Kleess, M.D., M.P.H. - Tulane University 

Undergrad: UCLA
Hobbies: SCUBA diving since 2005 - went diving in Guam every week. Enjoy running - two Guam half marathons and the San Francisco Marathon. Love hiking, camping, back-packing and swimming. Enjoy learning Spanish, playing piano, and reading cultural novels. Traveling - most recently backpacked South East Asia 

Kysha Mercader, M.D. - UC San Diego

Undergrad: UC San Diego
Hobbies: -Dance: hip hop, contemporary, jazz funk, heels -Basketball: life-long committed Sacramento Kings fan. I created fantasy basketball leagues for me and my classmates throughout medical school. -Snowboarding: had a season pass these last two years -Hiking: organized many weekend trips with classmates

Maria Nguyen, M.D. - UC Irvine

Undergrad: UC Irvine
Hobbies: I've been an avid indoor rock climber for 10 years, drawn to its vibrant community and the thrill of solving difficult routes. I love exploring national parks and most recently visited three in southern Utah, with Acadia next on my list. I also enjoy figure skating, skiing, and playing piano.

Kindness Nwakudu, D.O. - Touro University- Middletown

Undergrad: UC Santa Cruz
Hobbies: Play tennis with friends -play the keyboard for fun, I used to play the violin, viola and clarinet but always loved the piano though never actually taught how to play -medical student Instagram account where I document my journey to inspire others

Lauren Prisco, M.D. - Weill Cornell University 

Undergrad: Cornell
Hobbies: An avid runner, I explore the city on foot every Saturday with my running club, which has become a large part of my community outside of school. I enjoy spending most of my free time outdoors, especially hiking and most recently learning how to surf.

Grace Roberts M.D. - University of Tennessee

Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Hobbies: Having grown up near the Colorado Rockies, I’ve loved hiking since my childhood. I’m also an avid crocheter and enjoy creating hand-made gifts for my friends and family. I’m eager to gain more training in culinary medicine, as it aligns closely with my other hobbies of cooking and gardening.

Wiliam Stauffer, D.O. - Western University

Undergrad: UC Davis
Hobbies: My hobbies involve outdoor recreation activities such as mountain biking, skiing, rock/ice/alpine climbing, mountaineering, trail running, backpacking, surfing, triathlons, and photography. My indoor hobbies include cooking, playing the piano, and reading non-fiction.