Student Leadership
MSTP Class Representatives
Serve as peer resources to other students about aspects related to their level of training.
- M2: Maria Rich, richmf@mail.uc.edu
- G1: Sneha Kesaraju, kesarasa@mail.uc.edu
- G2: Brianna Hoegermeyer, hoegerbj@mail.uc.edu
- G3: Sharon Tamir, tamirsn@mail.uc.edu
- G4+: Vivien Sauer, sauervn@mail.uc.edu & Sydney Treichel, treichsn@mail.uc.edu
- M3: Alex Feldman, feldmaha@mail.uc.edu
- M4: Amanda McGann, mcgannam@mail.uc.edu
Student Governing Council
The Student Governing Council is a group of MSTP student officers and representatives. The explicit purpose of the Student Governing Council is support of the student body, and to ultimately to help each individual student achieve his/her training and career goals. The Student Governing Council works to create an atmosphere of collegiality, a spirit of tradition, and a desire for mutual success within the Medical Scientist Training Program.
Attend monthly HSGA meetings (necessary for MSTP student access to GSA travel awards/funds)
| Leadership Position | # Reps/ Term Length | Year in Program Required | Current Rep(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I Curriculum Committee (MD) | 1 rep, 2 years | None, good fit for M2 or G1 | Collins Keith (2027) | Directs and monitors Phase I curriculum and coordinates with LCME objectives; attends SWAG meetings |
| Phase II & III Curriculum Committee (MD) | 1 rep, 2 years | G1 or above | Arya Dahal (2027) | Directs and monitors Phase II & Phase III curriculum and coordinates with LCME objectives |
| Clinical Core Competencies Team (MD) | 1 rep, 2 years | None | Alex Feldman (2026) | Directs and monitors clinical experiences in M1-M4 and coordinates with LCME objectives |
| Educational Policy Committee (MD) | 1 rep, 2 years | G1 or above, M3 preferred | Edward Farrow (2026) | Oversees changes to curriculum/educational policy proposed by MD committees |
| Admissions Committee (MD) | 2 reps, 2 years | G1 or above | Ani Shekara (2026) Sharon Tamir (2027) | Reviews applications & meets during MD admission season to discuss |
| Research & Industry Relations Committee (MD) | 4 reps, through grad school years | G1-G2 | Tiffany Shi (2026) | Guides medical students through CommonApp process for research and service opportunities |
| Steering Committee (MSTP) | 2 reps, 2 years | None, good fit for G2 or G3 | Sydney Treichel (2026) Other Sitting Representatives: | Hears and discusses reports from other MSTP committees & makes decisions for the future of the MSTP |
| Admissions Committee (MSTP) | 4 reps, 2 years | G1 or above | Denzel Cruz (2026) | Reviews applications and meets weekly to discuss applicants; assists in planning and conducting MSTP interviews and second look events; participates in MSTP recruitment efforts (e.g., recruitment fairs) |
| Enrichment Committee (MSTP) | 3 reps, 2 years | None | Ellie Kim (2026)
| Plans fall/spring retreats & distinguished lecturer events |
| Pathway Committee (MSTP) | 2 reps, 2 years | None, prefer post-qual students | Kendall Kellerman (2027) Hyunwook Lee (2027) | Reviews proposals for dissertation and senior projects |
| Chief Officer (SGC) | 1 rep, 1 year | Graduate years only | Griffin McDaniel (2026) | Lead SGC meetings as needed, represent MSTP at pertinent meetings, communicate between MSTP positions, run elections, Steering committee representative |
| Information Officer (SGC) | 1 rep, 1 year | G1 or above | Alex Sprague (2026) | Take minutes for SGC meetings, maintain shared drive, categorize and share books and notes for M1-M4 |
| Social Officer (SGC) | 1 rep, 1 year | None | Maria Rich (2026) | Organize new student welcome picnic, coordinate informal events, collect levy and spend where appropriate |
| Student Community & Resources Officer (MSTP) | 1 rep, | None | Jesús Rosario Claudio (2026) | Act as MSTP liaison for current and incoming students; help MSTP admissions coordinate support resource recruitment events; Steering committee representative |
| Mentoring Officer (MSTP) | 1 rep, 1 year | None | Malcolm Udeozor (2026) | Match incoming M1s to “big sibs”, serve as point person for students’ questions |
| Wellness Officer (MSTP) | 1 rep, 1 year | None | Shelbie Wenner (2026) | Coordinate MSTP wellness-focused activities |
| American Physician Scientist Association Representative (MSTP) | 1 rep, 1 year | None | Kevin Sun (2026) | Periodically send pertinent APSA information to MSTP students (ex: newsletter, conference info, etc.) |
| Social Media Committee (MSTP) | 6 reps, 2 years | None (preferred to have range of years) | Arya Dahal (2026) Kimaya Raje (2026) Carly Stewart (2026) Joseph Verry (2026) Ashlyn Cochran (2027) | Steering committee representative (selected internally by elected Social Media Committee members). Work with student body, other committees, and MSTP administration to generate content and post on social media platforms (e.g., Twitter and Instagram). |
Health Sciences Graduate Student Association (HSGA) Rep | 1 rep, 1 year | Graduate years preferred | Brianna Hoegermeyer (2026) | Attend monthly HSGA meetings (necessary for MSTP student access to GSA travel awards/funds) |
Contact Us
Medical ScientistTraining Program
Medical Sciences Building
231 Albert Sabin Way
PO Box 670552
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0552
Mail Location: 0552
Email: mstp@uc.edu