Student Division President 2026-2027

Taylor Goss, MPH, MBE, is a third-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical and Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida, received her Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management with a certificate in Comparative Effectiveness Outcomes Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and completed a Master of Bioethics from Harvard Medical School. Before medical school, Taylor worked as a Senior Associate for a patient engagement and advocacy consulting firm advising biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on incorporating the patient voice into drug development. She has been involved with AMWA since 2016, founding a premedical branch at her undergraduate institution, serving on Premedical National AMWA leadership as Regional Director and President, and more recently serving as President of her medical school branch and National Advocacy Chair. Throughout graduate school, Taylor has remained involved in AMWA through research with the Opioid Addiction in Women task force. Overall, her research has included menstrual health equity, opioid addiction in women, patient perspectives on cell and gene therapy, and adolescent health behavior indicators. Taylor is passionate about mentorship and is interested in pursuing clinical ethics consultation in her future practice.

Batool Mubashar is a third year medical student at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine and serves as President of her school’s American Medical Women’s Association chapter, where she leads initiatives focused on mentorship, outreach, and advocacy to support women in medicine. Before medical school, she earned her Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management and gained experience in clinical research and public health, which continue to shape her commitment to advocacy and patient-centered care. Her passion for mentorship and community building is reflected in her work as a cofounder of GRITS Street Medicine, where she helps lead efforts to improve access to care for underserved and unhoused populations. She is also a STARS Ambassador through Costs of Care and is collaborating on a project at her institution focused on advancing high-value, patient-centered care. Through her work with AMWA, Batool is committed to building connections across chapters and supporting the advancement of women in healthcare. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and spending time with friends and family.

Student Division President

Jennifer Uyere is a MS4 student at UAG. She is proudly of Nigerian and Mexican descent and was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science, both in Biology, from California State University, Los Angeles. During her undergraduate and graduate years, she was an NIH scholar, which allowed her to partake in research that focused on elucidating the virulence and pathogenicity of Candida albicans. Prior to medical school, she worked at two, large hospitals in Los Angeles, California as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. During her first year of medical school, she had the opportunity to participate in UAG AMWA events and quickly found that she identified with its mission, inspiring her to become a national AMWA member. During her second year, she was elected UAG AMWA President and proudly led the organization to receive recognition on campus, in the community, and at international conferences for its achievements. In addition, during her leadership, the UAG chapter increased from 15 members to over 200 members. Moreover, Jennifer is interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine or Surgery. In her free time, she loves to spend quality time with family and friends, volunteer with Guimedic Medical Humanitarian Organization and Soroptimist International, travel, and try new places to eat. She is very excited at the opportunity to serve as the President of the AMWA Student Division and she greatly looks forward to a positive and fruitful term.

Student Division Secretary

Zainab Imami is a third-year student at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). Combining her passion for physical health and women’s empowerment, she hopes to practice Sports Medicine with female athletes and, in the true spirit of Osteopathic Medicine, work on incorporating a holistically healthy lifestyle to improve athletic performance as well as quality of life. In 2023, as President of AMWA at ACOM , she led the organization of a Women in Medicine panel to expose fellow students to various opportunities and provide them with physician mentors in the local community and hosted a hygiene drive for the local women’s shelter, House of Ruth. As the AMWA Medical Student Division Region 5 Director, she both supported existing AMWA medical school branches and aided with establishing and developing new ones as well. Her conference – “Prescription for Success” – helped medical students navigate the next phase of their journey and promoted self-reflection to recognize their achievements. Lessons she learned through her experiences, including the importance of investing in one’s community and being truly passionate about one’s work, motivate her to accomplish her goals within this field and to continue making this an empowering space for all women in medicine.

Sanjana Davuluri, MHS, is a rising fourth-year medical student at Rowan-Virtua SOM with a Master of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She served as the AMWA National Student Division Mentorship Chair in 2024-2025, during which she published a mentorship guide, hosted physician and resident panels, and organized novel mentorship programming for the 2025 AMWA Annual Meeting. As Founder/President of Rowan’s Association of Women Surgeons chapter, she has coordinated family planning and women in surgery webinars, a premedical mentorship program, and various hands-on workshops. She is involved in research at Shriners Children’s Hospital on scoliosis and spine surgery. Sanjana is deeply committed to community service, research, and mentorship, especially in empowering fellow women in surgery. In her free time, Sanjana enjoys weightlifting, cozy video games, and Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance).

Nidhi Shah is a second-year medical student at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. During her first year of medical school, Nidhi joined AMWA and quickly found that she resonated with the community it provided, inspiring her to become more actively involved. In her second year, she was elected Vice President of her campus chapter, where she helped organize events and further the organization’s mission. Nidhi is passionate about pursuing a career in pediatric oncology, with a focus on providing compassionate, individualized care and building meaningful connections with her patients. She is excited about continuing to grow as a leader in AMWA and making a positive impact on her campus, in her community, and for the patients she serves.

Amina Nasari is a fourth year medical student at the CUNY School of Medicine and a dedicated advocate for equity, mentorship, and access in medical education. As a first-generation Afghan American and accelerated BS/MD student, she has experienced firsthand the importance of structured mentorship in navigating medicine’s hidden curriculum. She has led and co-developed several mentorship initiatives, including the Afghan Clinic Mentorship Program, which supports Afghan refugee students in rebuilding disrupted academic pathways into healthcare careers. She also serves as a board exam tutor and mentor through her institution’s Learning Resource Center and MedBoard Tutors, where she works with medical students preparing for USMLE and COMLEX exams.

Amina has been actively involved in community-centered health education, mentoring underserved New Yorkers through the Health Professional Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP). She is currently completing a research year at Yale University in the Vascular Medicine Outcomes (VAMOS) Lab, where her work focuses on health disparities in peripheral artery disease outcomes. She is interested in advancing health equity through both clinical research and global scholarship.

At the intersection of global health and advocacy, Amina has co-authored publications in The Lancet and JCO Global Oncology on maternal health and cancer care in Afghanistan. She continues to support humanitarian initiatives through organizations such as AMWA, Physicians for Human Rights, and the International Rescue Committee. Her academic and professional efforts are grounded in a commitment to expanding agency and visibility for women, refugees, and first-generation students in medicine.

Outside of academics, Amina enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Sowgand Bashiri is a second-year medical student at William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine and the current Advocacy Chair for AMWA. Originally from Ventura, California, she is passionate about health equity and advocating for patients, especially in pediatric and musculoskeletal care.

She co-founded GRITS (Giving Resources Inspiring Trust and Support), a street medicine initiative focused on building trust and providing care and resources to unhoused populations. Through this work, she has developed a strong interest in meeting patients where they are and understanding the real-life challenges that affect their health.
She has also been involved in clinical research across multiple institutions, including UCLA, Guthrie, Yale, Cedars-Sinai, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and access to care, particularly in pediatrics and orthopedic-related conditions.

As Advocacy Chair, she hopes to make advocacy feel more approachable and to help other students find meaningful ways to get involved in supporting their communities.

Jenna Langan, MS is a third-year medical student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Binghamton University and her Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences from Touro.

Jenna has held several leadership roles, including serving as President of her institution’s AMWA chapter, as well as positions within Physicians for Human Rights and the American Medical Student Association. She has also served as a Student Wellness Liaison, advocating for student well-being and support.

Her advocacy work includes research in cancer screening and prevention in underserved communities, with a focus on women’s health, as well as community outreach initiatives providing essential resources to those in need. Jenna is passionate about advancing women’s health, promoting health equity, addressing racial disparities in healthcare, and improving mental health awareness.

As Advocacy Chair, she aims to strengthen a national community of women physicians and medical students, fostering collaboration to amplify advocacy efforts and promote equitable access to healthcare and opportunities for all.

Kaitlyn is a first-year medical student at the UCSD School of Medicine. She attended Brown University, where she earned a B.A. in Public Health, with a strong research interest in epidemiology and bioinformatics. She has been a member of AMWA since 2021 and has devoted much of her time to advancing both her university branch and the national organization. Kaitlyn previously served as the Awards Chair for the Premedical Division (2024-2025) and was a part of her branch’s leadership team from 2021-2025, where she served in various roles, including the president. She currently serves as the co-president for her medical school’s branch of AMWA. Outside of the classroom, Kaitlyn is involved in clinical epidemiology and medical education research.

Omofolarin “Folarin” Debellotte is an incoming medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and a registered nurse with over a decade of clinical experience. Her work spans hospice and palliative care and advocacy for underserved populations, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health.

Folarin is the founder of The Partum Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting mothers and families through resource distribution and health education. She has held national leadership roles within organizations such as the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), where she develops mentorship pipelines, educational programming, and policy-focused initiatives to support future physicians.

A published researcher and national presenter, Folarin’s work explores oncology outcomes, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and health equity. Her long-term goal is to become a physician leader in oncology while building scalable systems that expand access to care and opportunity for underserved communities.

My name is Skylar Nollenberger I am a third-year medical student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), where I served as President of our American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) chapter. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine and Human Physiology from Colorado State University. I am deeply passionate about women’s health and the empowerment of women in science. AMWA has given me the opportunity to empower women in my community by leading a local science fair club that educates high school girls on STEM topics and mentors them as they prepare for regional and national competitions. As well as volunteering with a local crisis pregnancy center, working to support women in high-risk populations by promoting safe pregnancies and addressing postpartum challenges through education and community support. Along with women’s health and mentorship of women in science, I further find passion in global health outreach. I find my passion in medicine through providing care to those who need it, regardless of background, and I feel as though global health is a great way to fulfill this goal by meeting patients where they are, when they may not otherwise get care. My advocacy and mentorship work are rooted in a commitment to advancing women’s health and the development of women in medicine. I strive to empower other women in the same way that AMWA has inspired me to lead with compassion and find my purpose.

Susmita Manam (she/her) is a third-year student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She has a B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Prior to starting medical school, she spent three years as a patient care technician at VCU Medical Center.

During medical school, she served as co-director of community service at her school’s AMWA branch, coordinating local outreach and volunteer opportunities. She also participated in the Champion for Change Program through FeminEM and continues to research employment policies that affect the health and well-being of women physicians in the workplace.

While in medical school, she has maintained a focus on LGBTQIA+ health and access to primary care. She assisted in promoting the Medical Student Advocate program, giving medical students the opportunity to connect patients in the Emergency Department to primary care providers. This program started as a pilot project during her first year, and has now expanded to another hospital, strengthening the partnership between the local health system and her medical school.

Outside of academics, she enjoys baking, exploring different avenues of fitness, reading, and recently started junk journaling.

Brooke Pierson is a medical student at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, where she competed as a Division I rower and served as a peer advocate within the athletic department, receiving specialized advocacy training. She later completed her Master’s degree at Colorado State University.

Prior to medical school, Brooke worked as a medical scribe and ambassador, where she trained incoming scribes. She also served as a Research Associate at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Burn Laboratory, contributing to both preclinical and clinical trials and co-authoring manuscripts focused on burn care.

At PNWU, Brooke has been actively involved in mentoring local middle and high school students, introducing them to careers in healthcare. As National Liaison for the Women in Medicine Club, encompassing both AMWA and the Association of Women Surgeons, she continued to develop her leadership and advocacy skills. She also served as AMWA Region 9 Director from 2025–2026. Passionate about women’s health, Brooke aims to build on these experiences to continue advancing equitable healthcare, ensuring that all individuals have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Sarisha Mahajan (she/her) is a first-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University. She has been involved in AMWA since her first year of college, through the University of Michigan chapter, and is now president of the CWRU SOM AMWA chapter. She has served as financial chair and then president of her local premed chapter at UofM, and also served on the National Premedical AMWA Board as the National Advocacy Chair.

Sarisha graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Social Class and Inequality Studies. She is interested in pursuing a career in oncology and has research interests in women’s health, survivorship care, and cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. She also volunteers at the Wig Salon at the Seideman Cancer Center in Cleveland, OH, helping cancer patients find a free wig that makes them feel comfortable and confident through their cancer journey.

Alise Leiboff is a second-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Elmira Campus. Alise first joined her AMWA chapter in 2023, going on to serve as Secretary for the 2024-2025 academic year. Over the course of her tenure, she facilitated clinical rotation Q&A events connecting multiple generations of students as well as established new community relations with Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler, through which she was able to help raise funds for victims of domestic violence. Beyond AMWA, Alise has also served as Class Vice President and Dermatology Interest Group Chair; some notable contributions in these roles include the founding of a free, recurring student-led skin cancer screening clinic and a LECOM Health Speaker Series in collaboration with the local Economic Opportunity Program.

Before medical school, Alise received her bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Science and the Humanities with minors in French and Visual Art from Johns Hopkins University, followed by her master’s degree in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. Her passion for medicine is derived from these intersections between the health sciences and culture. In her free time, Alise enjoys visiting museums, reading, skiing, painting, and spending quality time with her friends.

Gillian McCarthy is from Southern New Jersey. She is a rising fourth-year student at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is passionate about preventative health and enjoys volunteering with community programs that promote healthy lifestyles and engagement in the community. She is excited to continue her second year as an AMWA social media co-chair and looks forward to expanding AMWA’s social media presence!

My name is Lanah Almatroud, and I am currently a fourth-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Originally from Damascus, Syria, I later completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Throughout my training, I have developed a strong interest in cancer-related research, and I am especially drawn to the fields of dermatology and internal medicine.

Shawnae Remulla is a third-year medical student at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Originally from Milpitas, California, she graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2017 with a B.S in Human Biology. At Netter, Shawnae serves as co-president of the AMWA chapter and leads LEAP, a student-run volunteer organization focused on community engagement. Passionate about teaching and research, she is exploring careers in anesthesiology and emergency medicine while promoting mentorship, equity, and opportunity for future physicians.

My name is Beyza Erdem, and I’m a second-year medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. As club president of AMWA at UNECOM, I had the privilege of creating a networking brunch event to further foster mentorship connections and hosting a Patagonia fundraiser to raise money to support the event. I’m passionate about women’s health and working to build lasting mentorship connections for women to advance in their careers in medicine.

Page Kissel is a fourth-year medical student at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM). Originally from California, she spent three years as a Research Associate at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in Oakland, where she focused on women’s health and pregnancy studies. Her experiences in research and patient advocacy inspired her to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology.
At WCUCOM, Page has served as President of both the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) student chapter and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) chapter. In these roles, she has led initiatives that promote mentorship, education, and community among future women’s health physicians.
As a mother to a 2-year-old son and 2-month-old daughter, Page has personally navigated pregnancy and postpartum during medical school, an experience that deepened her passion for supporting women in medicine. She is dedicated to fostering mentorship, creating inclusive spaces, and bringing women together to thrive personally and professionally.

Elise Beltran is a third-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Bradenton. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals from the University of Central Florida. During her undergraduate years, she worked as a pharmacy technician and, following graduation, spent her gap year teaching middle school science. Elise has been deeply involved with the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) since her undergraduate years, where she served as President and Treasurer of the UCF Premedical AMWA branch. Upon beginning medical school, she founded the AMWA branch at LECOM Bradenton to create a community for women in medicine and promote mentorship, education, and advocacy. In addition to her AMWA leadership, she served as Event Coordinator for the OB/GYN Club, Secretary/Treasurer for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, a Student Ambassador, and a member of Sigma Sigma Phi. She also revitalized the Medical Students for Choice branch at LECOM. Elise is passionate about women’s health, mentorship, and advancing leadership opportunities for women in medicine. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading fantasy novels, and dancing.

Before attending Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Madison developed a strong interest in community outreach, mentorship, and medical education through her work in pediatrics and the clinical research industry. These experiences laid the foundation for her enduring passion for women’s health and advocacy, particularly in advancing access to equitable, patient-centered care across diverse populations.

During her first two years of medical school, she actively worked to translate that passion into service and leadership through initiatives such as the annual “UCanDO” Camp, JAMP High School Summer Camp, and the Mentors in Medicine program for SHSU premedical students, while also pursuing her MPH at SHSU.

During her OMS-II year, Madison served as an OMM TA, president of the Infectious Disease Interest Group, and president of SHSU-COM’s chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association, where she focused on strengthening programming centered on women’s health education, mentorship, and professional development for female medical students through events such as an annual Women’s Banquet. In her future career, she hopes to combine clinical care with public health advocacy to advance women’s health, reduce disparities, and help build healthier, more equitable systems for the communities she serves.

Bashiyer Alasad (she/her) is a first-year MD/MPH student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with a concentration in global health. She grew up in a Yemeni-American family in Detroit and, before medical school, served as a Public Health AmeriCorps Research Fellow, leading a mixed-methods study on barriers to chronic disease management across community health centers in Ingham County, Michigan. Her current research examines Middle Eastern and North African representation in medical education, socioeconomic determinants of dermatologic disease, and healthcare utilization among diverse patient populations. At CWRU, Bashiyer co-leads the AMWA chapter and serves as Vice President of the American Medical Association Medical Student Section, Director of Communications at Horizons Community Clinic (a student-run free clinic serving Cleveland’s uninsured immigrant and refugee communities), and Founder and President of the school’s National Arab American Medical Association Next-Gen chapter. In her free time, she enjoys painting, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

Sarah George is a medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine (MD, Class of 2027) and a dedicated advocate for women’s health. She has built a robust research portfolio spanning obstetrics and gynecology, surgical education, pelvic venous disorders, and menstrual health equity, with her work recognized through peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and presentations at national and regional conferences.

Actively involved with the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) since her second year, Sarah has served as Secretary, Vice President, and currently as President of her medical school chapter. She has attended the AMWA Region 7 Conference twice, earning first place for her poster presentation in Quality Improvement/Innovation last year.

Beyond AMWA, Sarah participates in the Miss America Organization, where she founded the social impact platform Equity for Every Cycle, promoting menstrual health equity through statewide education and outreach. She also serves as a Ceremonial Announcer for UMKC’s graduation events, including the Hooding Ceremony, Match Day, and White Coat Ceremony.

Sarah plans a career in Obstetrics & Gynecology with a focus on equity and patient-centered care. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops with friends, attending PowerLife Sculpt classes, and spending time with her family.

Azlan Tubbs is a fourth-year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and statistics from Colorado School of Mines in 2023. She joined AMWA in 2020, where she found inspiration and mentorship that empowered her to pursue medical school and establish a premedical AMWA branch.

In medical school, she led an outreach event for high school girls as president of her AMWA branch, and she is in her second year serving as Region 8 Director. At AMWA’s 2026 annual conference, she presented her experiences in girls’ outreach and her interests in the intersection of mathematics and medicine.

In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, hiking, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.

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Emma Theisen (she/her) is a first-year medical student at Rush Medical College. She first became involved with AMWA through the University of Michigan chapter during her undergraduate years before going on to serve as National Advocacy Chair, where she represented pre-medical students on the physician policy and advocacy committee. Emma was recognized as the 2023 AMWA Premedical Branch Member of the Year for her leadership and advocacy efforts.

Beyond AMWA, Emma is deeply engaged in health equity work. She founded and served as Executive Director for the Lunar Doula Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free bereavement doula support for reproductive loss. She also aided in establishing Community HealthEd, another nonprofit focused on public health education.

At Rush, Emma is involved in health policy and advocacy work within the state of Illinois and serves as President of the Rush Medical College AMWA Chapter. She also volunteers to teach anatomy and clinical skills to high school students from schools on the West Side of Chicago. Additionally, she works on quality improvement initiatives at student-run free clinics in Chicago.

In addition to her academic and advocacy work, Emma enjoys exploring the National Parks, gardening, and trying new restaurants in Chicago.