Meet our M.D. students!

The Medical Student Ambassadors Program is a student leadership initiative through the Office of Admissions where current first-year medical students interact with prospective students and assist with the premedical experience, campus tours and admissions-related events.

If you are a prospective or admitted student and have a question for a current MD student, please join an upcoming Virtual Information Session to connect with the admissions team and hear from current students. 

Class of 2027 Leaders

 

Jules Harper

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina

College: Clemson University

Major: Biological Sciences

Life at MUSC

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a lead ambassador, I am a member of the Medical Student Alumni Council and multiple medical student interest groups.

Specialty Interest(s): Undecided, but still in the works!

How do you best study in the preclerkship years: I prefer to use flashcards to study and really enjoy the outside resources that MUSC provides us with.

Favorite study spot: Third floor of the Colbert Education Center & Library

Favorite volunteering experience: Anything involving the CARES Free Medical Clinic.

Favorite social event: SGA Oyster Roast

Living in Charleston

Do you prefer living Downtown or off the Peninsula? Even though I live off the Peninsula, and still love the experience, I prefer living Downtown! Being close to campus is a huge plus.

How do you get to and from campus? Car and then a small walk.

What is your favorite thing about Charleston: The RESTAURANTS!

Which is your favorite beach: Sullivan’s Island

How do you like to spend your free time: I really enjoy exercising!

Pets: Two dogs at home

What surprised you about medical school: How important breaks are. I think we all are aware that medical school is a tough four years, but if you prioritize time for yourself, it all feels very manageable.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience at MUSC? MUSC has surpassed all expectations of mine. Once you are here, you will quickly understand that you’re not just joining the MUSC family for four years, but you’re joining for a lifetime!

Kiara Myers

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

College: Clemson University

Major: Biological Sciences

Life at MUSC

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a lead ambassador, I am a member of MEMs, Internal Medicine Interest Group, Psychiatry Interest Group, Family Medicine Interest Group; I am very interested in addressing the institutional healthcare disparities that effect minority groups and working to bring equal healthcare and opportunities to those people.

Specialty Interest(s): Med-Peds or Med-Psych

How do you best study in the preclerkship years: I am a very visual learner, so I love watching supplemental videos like Osmosis, Ninja Nerd and Sketchy.

Favorite study spot: One of the study rooms in the 3rd floor of the Colbert Education Center & Library with my friends!

Favorite volunteering experience: CARES Free Medical Clinic.

Favorite social event: Edmunds Oast Brewery “Power Hour” with my small group and our M2 leaders before Block 1 exam!

Living in Charleston

Do you prefer living Downtown or off the Peninsula? I enjoy living on the Peninsula. My apartment is near the Ravenel Bridge and 5 minutes away from both King Street and campus.

How do you get to and from campus? I drive a little under a mile to Hagood Parking lot every day. From there, I ride the MUSC shuttle to Jonathan Lucas Street to spend my days in the library!

What is your favorite thing about Charleston: I absolutely LOVE the beach, weather, and walkability of the city.

Which is your favorite beach: Folly Beach! I love the restaurants and the beach town vibe.

How do you like to spend your free time: I spend my free time searching for the best burger spots in Charleston with my friends. I also enjoy a nice weekend out or away after block exams.

Pets: My dog nephew, Nyke!

What surprised you about medical school: I was the most surprised about the community between my classmates as well as the ease of building relationships with faculty and staff. A lot of people have an idea of medical school being cutthroat and very competitive, but I feel very seen and supported by my classmates and the faculty.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience at MUSC? Medical school has been the biggest transition of my life this far. I love MUSC for providing the support and structure that I need to be successful. Here, I feel like more than a number or robot; I am an individual being guided and cheered on while chasing my dream of being a Future Doctor of America!

Max Northrop

Hometown: Holland, Michigan

College: University of Michigan

Major: Neuroscience

Life at MUSC

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a lead ambassador, I am involved in the Human-Centered Design Program working on technological innovations in surgery, Sawbones Orthopedics Interest Group, and enjoy volunteering with the CARES and DREAM student-run free clinics.

Specialty Interest(s): Orthopedics

How do you best study in the preclerkship years: Working through practice questions with friends is one of my favorite ways to test and solidify my learning.

Favorite study spot: Group study rooms and classrooms at the library.

Favorite volunteering experience: Saturday morning free clinic health fairs have been a great way to connect with the local population, practice clinical skills, and spend time with classmates.

Favorite social event: MUSC Night at the Aquarium!

Living in Charleston

Do you prefer living Downtown or off the Peninsula?  I enjoy living on the peninsula for the convenience it offers to easily walk to and from campus as well as being a central location to travel anywhere in the greater Charleston/Mt. Pleasant area.

How do you get to and from campus? I walk!

What is your favorite thing about Charleston: The people! Charlestonians are incredibly friendly.

Which is your favorite beach: Sullivan’s Island, hands down!

How do you like to spend your free time: I enjoy exploring new restaurants and areas around Charleston with friends, going for beach walks, and working out at the Wellness Center.

What surprised you about medical school: MUSC is an incredibly tight-knit and supportive community. I already feel like I have known my classmates for a decade.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience at MUSC? I chose MUSC for medical school for the strong sense of community among students and faculty that I was introduced to throughout the admissions cycle which has become central to my MUSC experience as a student. The faculty genuinely care about student success in offering support both academically, professionally, and personally. Additionally, the vibrant lifestyle in Charleston provides a perfect balance between rigorous studies and quality of life.

Brianna Robinson

Hometown: Lancaster, South Carolina

College: University of Pittsburgh

Major: Microbiology with minors in Chemistry and Africana Studies

Life at MUSC

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a lead ambassador, I am involved in many interest groups and Student National Medical Association.

Specialty Interest(s): I am undecided as of now, but I’m interested in family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and internal medicine.

How do you best study in the preclerkship years: I like to study with friends because I like to have the opportunity to ask and answer questions as I review the material.

Favorite study spot: I like the study rooms on the 3rd and 4th floor of the library or going to a coffee shop.

Favorite volunteering experience: I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Seabrook Island Tennis Tournament, and I appreciated learning from the upperclassmen and EMT who I volunteered with.

Favorite Social event: I am really excited for COM Prom this year!

Living in Charleston

Do you prefer living Downtown or off the Peninsula? I live off the peninsula, and I really like the area I live in. The drive to campus is only about 10 minutes, and there’s not much traffic.

How do you get to and from campus? I drive to campus.

What is your favorite thing about Charleston: I really enjoy the parks and coffee shops here. There are so many of each in the Charleston area, so it’s fun to get to know the city and to treat myself.

Which is your favorite beach: I live close to Folly Beach, and it’s nice to have dinner or go on a run there.

How do you like to spend your free time: I like trying coffee shops, going on runs, or testing out different recipes.

Pets: I don’t have any pets, but I want to get a dog once I’m in residency.

What surprised you about medical school: I was really surprised by how easy it is to talk to everyone. Whether I am interacting with my classmates, upperclassmen, or faculty, everyone is very kind and willing to help. It has been really easy to feel comfortable talking to people with more or different experiences than me, and I appreciate having the opportunity to learn from so many kind people.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience at MUSC? I chose MUSC because of the welcoming and supportive environment. I love how much everyone wants to succeed and is equally willing to help those around them. The respect and support that everyone has for each other was integral to my decision to come to school here. I also appreciate the interprofessional opportunities we have; having the opportunity to work and learn with students from the other health professions at MUSC is a key opportunity. As future physicians, understanding how our role plays into the overall care of the patients requires an understanding of the roles of the other members of the health care team. I am so grateful that MUSC provides us with exposure to this aspect of healthcare.

Brady Wolfe

Hometown: Chapin, South Carolina

College: Wofford College

Major: Religious Studies & Biological Sciences

Life at MUSC

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a lead ambassador, I am the President of the Sports Medicine Interest Group and involved in various specialty interest groups.

Specialty Interest(s): Primary Care, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine

How do you best study in the preclerkship years: I study best with a cup of coffee in hand and a virtual fireplace playing on my computer.

Favorite study spot: Any cafe in Charleston

Favorite volunteering experience: I got to volunteer as a part of the medical team at a local tennis tournament.

Favorite social event: The M1s get together at the beach before class starts. It was a great way to meet my fellow classmates and relax before classes started.

Living in Charleston

Do you prefer living Downtown or off the Peninsula? Despite the cost, I am a big fan of living on the peninsula.

How do you get to and from campus? I walk to campus as I live on the peninsula.

What is your favorite thing about Charleston: Charleston is such an interesting mix of so many things. You can find city life, Southern charm, history, great food and coffee, and great nature-experiences.

Which is your favorite beach: Either Sullivans Island or Folly near the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

How do you like to spend your free time: I try to spend my free time with my friends either getting food or grabbing coffee, and I enjoy working out at MUSC’s Wellness Center.

What surprised you about medical school: The community is amazing! I was scared that medical school would be a very competitive environment, but I have found support in every facet of medical school.

Tell us something that people might not know about you. I went through a Rubik’s cube phase in 7th grade, so I can solve a Rubik’s cube.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience at MUSC? I chose MUSC because of their commitment to serving the people and state of South Carolina. In all the conversations that I had with students and staff at MUSC, and in exploring the many resources MUSC has, I could sense a passion for serving the people of South Carolina. I’m grateful to be at an institution that’s committed to serving people like my family, the friends I grew up with, and the community I call home. I could tell MUSC had a genuine passion for bolstering the health of South Carolina, and since being here, I can say that that passion is palpable.

Class of 2026 Ambassador Leaders

Samantha Bindner

Hometown: Pawley's Island, SC

College: Vanderbilt University

Major: Neuroscience, Philosophy

Why MUSC: I chose MUSC because it felt like home. Every student and professor I spoke to have a story to share about their connection to the MUSC community, and I knew quickly that I wanted to be a part of this family. Being in a walkable, vibrant city by the beach doesn’t hurt!

Campus Involvement: I’m involved in several specialty interest groups, the Discussions in Medical Ethics club, Anki Club, and a neurosurgery research project.

Specialty Interest(s): I’m still very undecided, but right now I’m interested in neuro, anesthesia, psychiatry, or dermatology.

How do you best study: I find a spot with some natural light, shuffle my Spotify library, and hunker down with my friends for a few hours.

Favorite study spot: The new library is AMAZING, and I also love to try out local coffee shops.

How do you get to and from campus? I walk about 15 minutes from my house downtown.

 

Uriah Chapman

Hometown: Columbia, SC

College: University of South Carolina

Major: Biology, Public Health, and Sociology

Campus Involvement: In addition to my role as a Lead Ambassador, I serve as the Rural Outreach Coordinator of the CARES Clinic.

Specialty Interest(s): Cardiology is at the top of my list. However, I am still open to that changing!

How do you best study? I’m a “big picture” guy. I love to use concept maps and textbooks to get a broad understanding of the material, then I fill in the smaller details with flashcards.

Favorite study spot: The library here is amazing, so I use it whenever I can!

How do you get to and from campus? Though I live very close to campus, I still drive.

Any advice to your younger self? Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Focus on serving well wherever your feet are and that will lead you to what’s next.

What surprised you about medical school? I was surprised at how manageable school is. Once you get the right habits and routines in place, it becomes very straightforward, and you can find so much enjoyment in it.

 

Prudhvi Kodali

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC

College: New Jersey Institute of Technology

Major: Biology

Campus Involvement: Currently, I am in various specialty interest groups like ENT and Internal Medicine. I am a part of the Medical Ultrasound Group, Student Alliance for Equality, and involved in an orthopedic surgery research paper.

Specialty Interest(s): I am not entirely sure as of right now, but I am interested in surgery and Interventional radiology.

How do you best study: I tend to find an open table with a group of friends, play music on my headphones, and grab a cup of coffee!

Favorite study spot: Probably one of the new study group spaces in the library.

How do you get to and from campus? I drive about 15 or so minutes from West Ashley to class.

Any advice to your younger self? I would say not to give up no matter how difficult something may seem.

What surprised you about medical school? I think how closely-knit the community is and how often people go out of their way to offer help or support.

 

John Redhead

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

College: UNC Chapel Hill

Major: Psychology

Why MUSC: I chose MUSC because of the faculty and students. I worked at MUSC before starting school and had the opportunity to meet multiple faculty members. They were all overwhelmingly friendly and supportive. I knew a couple first-year students at the time, and they raved about the friendly environment between students and faculty as well as between medical students. I’m also a huge fan of downtown Charleston. Both the walkability and close proximity to cool restaurants and happy hours make it an awesome place to be.

Campus Involvement: Multiple interest groups, pickleball club, oncology research project, Latino Medical Student Association, and Medical Student Alumni Council

Specialty Interest(s): Internal medicine, ophthalmology, physical medicine and rehab

How do you best study? I prefer to study with other people nearby to keep me accountable.

Favorite study spot: The brand-new library

How do you get to and from campus? Walk

Any advice to your younger self?  Come into school with an open mind regarding new study techniques and new ways of learning.

What surprised you about medical school? How welcoming all the older medical students were and how easy it was to become friends with other first-year medical students.