"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as Faculty Director for this program. I care deeply about creating pathways for historically excluded individuals to pursue graduate degrees in the Biomedical Sciences. I’ve learned so much from these students already, and look forward to marveling in the trails they are sure to blaze in biomedical research."  

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"Working with our students has been the privilege of a lifetime.  They are the smartest, most driven, most self-assured humans I have ever encountered.  Some say it’s a privilege to be in this program, but in serving them, the privilege is mine."

Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience

Medical Interest: Pediatrics & OB/GYN

"The ASPIRE program has provided me great resources and connections that will help me grow as a future healthcare professional. The support I have received from mentors has given me a network of physicians who will help me grow in my path to medicine." 

Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience

Medical Interest: Neuroscience, Trauma, Critical Care

"Participating in the ASPIRE medical research program has been one of the best experiences of my college career. Getting to work with so many amazing and accomplished people has truly expedited my personal and professional development. I am confident that the lessons I learned and the people I've met will stay with me beyond my years of schooling."

Undergraduate Major: Microbiology

Medical Interest: Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery

"ASPIRE opened my eyes and taught me that medicine is more complex than simply knowing medical terminology to be a successful physician. It taught me about understanding trauma, mental health, health disparities/inequities, and its impact in the field of medicine. This program also created an environment with like-minded individuals who I continue building great relationships with and forever cherish."

Undergraduate Major: Biology 

Medical Interest: Pediatrics

"I came into ASPIRE with high hopes of learning more about health inequities and how medical professionals can tackle them together, but this program blew every expectation away. This program is beyond dedicated to educating and supporting its members, and I cannot thank ASPIRE enough for a summer full of informational sessions, research, and mentorship that will heavily influence my future into medicine." 

Undergraduate Major: Molecular Genetics, pre-MD/PhD

Medical Interest: Neurology, OB/GYN, Dermatology

"The ASPIRE program has gifted me with three things--an invaluable opportunity to do real medical research, a community of compassionate & motivated scholars turned friends, and an unwavering sense of confidence & security in my identity as a first-gen immigrant, woman of color, and future physician. I am forever grateful for the education, support, and connections that I have made this summer."

Medical Interest: PhD/MD 

“I am extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to participate in this program. Learning through a pandemic, I never even learned my basic lab safety protocol, let alone set foot in a lab. ASPIRE opened all those doors for me and much more. This program is something I will always treasure because it fueled my love for not only medicine, but research as well.” 

Undergraduate Major: Exercise Science 

Medical Interest: Sports Medicine/Orthopedics

"ASPIRE has provided me with a one-of-a-kind experience that I will never forget. From meeting a ton of wonderful people to analyzing the ins-n-outs of multiple career pathways, it has been all that I could ask for and more as I move forward along my journey!" 

Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience

Medical Interest: Neuro developments, sex differences in the brain, stress

"The ASPIRE medical program has afforded me endless connections with mentors, amazing research opportunities, and a support system. The emphasis on equity and community in the program makes it one of a kind. ASPIRE has given me an amazing foundation in science as well as general knowledge regarding social challenges present in biomedicine and research."

Undergraduate Major: Health Sciences

Medical Interest: Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

"ASPIRE has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge on the Fermedical field and has provided me with the resources to achieve my academic and career goals. I truly enjoyed my time in lab and also learning about health disparities. ASPIRE has helped me to see how as a future physician I can use my voice and experience to help combat disparities in medicine." 

Undergraduate Major: Public Health 

Medical Interest: Family Medicine and Pediatrics

"With the guidance of staff, mentors, and peers, I garnered the confidence to pursue a career in medicine and become a leader in advancing health equity. I learned the importance of perseverance and the necessity/lack of diversity within education, healthcare, and research. Lastly, I am grateful for this experience, and I intend to use the resources provided by ASPIRE to uplift my dreams and open the door for future students." 

Undergraduate Major: Biology 

Medical Interest: Psychiatry and Family Medicine 

"ASPIRE was transformative experience that not only exposed me to medical research, but also gave me the opportunity to give back to my community. I cannot wait to utilize these skills in my future education and career as a health-care professional."

Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience

Medical Interest: Neuroscience, Trauma, Critical Care

"Participating in the ASPIRE medical research program has been one of the best experiences of my college career. Getting to work with so many amazing and accomplished people has truly expedited my personal and professional development. I am confident that the lessons I learned and the people I've met will stay with me beyond my years of schooling."

Undergraduate Major: Psychology 

Medical Interest: Reproductive Health, Primary Care

"The ASPIRE program was one of the first times that I was embraced as part of the Ohio State community. It's reinforced the fact that I belong in the field of medicine, and I'll be taking many of the memories I've made with me for the rest of my life." 

Undergraduate Major: Psychology 

Medical Interest: Child and Adolescent Psychology / Social Psychology.

"The ASPIRE program provides exposure to people, opportunities, and resources not always available to undergrads. It is a positive environment for cultivating past interests and discovering new interests." 

Undergraduate Major: Environmental Public Health 

Medical Interest: Dentistry

"Staying in Columbus for ASPIRE, this summer, was the greatest decision I have ever made! I have loved meeting my cohort, learning from members of the healthcare community and doing research in the College of Dentistry. I can't wait to see the path I leave behind for future pre-dental ASPIRE students and utilize what I have learned to provide inclusive and accessible oral care."  

Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry

Medical Interest: Psychiatry/Neurology