The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Student Ambassador Program

During her last year in the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) program, Salma Elsheikh approached the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Division with the idea of peer mentoring where upper division student IMS students could help guide lower level and new IMS students through the unique challenges of being in an IMS major. The IMS Student Ambassador program officially started in Spring 2020.

An IMS Student Ambassador is a student that has either successfully completed one of the IMS majors or is currently an upperclassman in one of the IMS majors. Ambassadors are students who exemplify success in the IMS Degree Program. Lower-level students can meet with a Student Ambassador to discuss everything related to the IMS student experience. Student Ambassadors can share their experiences with the IMS majors, degree program, courses, and seminars. Additionally, they can provide underclassman helpful insight on course experiences, seminar content, academic success, and community engagement.

The Student Ambassadors are here to serve as a complementary resource to Academic, Experiential Learning, and Pre-Health advising; they are not a replacement for official advising in these areas. The Ambassadors are a resource for current IMS students only.

Current IMS Ambassadors

Meet the 2022-2023 IMS Student & Alumni Ambassadors!

	Emily Alieva Hello! My name is Emily Alieva, and I am currently a junior majoring in Clinical Professions. I am an ophthalmic assistant at Eye Associates of Tallahassee and have worked as a medical assistant in a cardiology clinic. I volunteer with the Alzheimer's Project and with Second Harvest of the Big Bend. I am a D.I.S. student in the Chelko lab at FSU College of Medicine. In the lab, we study a rare and inherited heart disease called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Also, I am a member of the FSU Equestrian Club and serve as the Fundraising Chair. Through my volunteering experiences, working in healthcare, and shadowing multiple physicians, I have developed a passion for giving back to the community in which we live, specifically under-served populations. I plan to graduate in the Fall of 2023 and attend medical school to become a service-orientated primary care physician. I look forward to meeting and assisting underclassmen this year as an IMS ambassador!
	Kaitlyn Barnes Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Barnes, and I am currently a junior in the IMS Program majoring in Clinical Professions. I volunteer at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Big Bend Hospice every week during Fall and Spring semesters. I have completed General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, and Organic Chemistry 1. I am looking forward to completing Organic Chemistry 2 and Physics A in Fall 2022. I am starting MCAT preparation, with hopes to take it next year when I begin the application process for medical school. I am so glad to be a part of the IMS Ambassador program and I am excited to meet you all!
	Alyssa Bran Hello! My name is Alyssa Bran, and I am a junior majoring in Clinical Professions. I plan on becoming a Physician Assistant, hopefully in plastic surgery or pediatrics. I have volunteered with Gadsden Elementary Magnet School mentoring biology students, and I am currently working on my CNA license. I have completed the General Chemistry sequence, General Biology sequence, Analytical Chemistry, and Physics A. I will be completing the Organic Chemistry this school year and finishing Physics B. I am excited to work with all the incoming IMS students!
	Gabby Coen Hi! My name is Gabby Coen, and I’m from Naples, Fl. I’m currently a junior in the Clinical Professions major on a pre-med track. I plan on taking a gap year after graduation to get experience working before applying to medical school. I am interested in dermatology, rheumatology, and pediatrics. This is my first year as an IMS Ambassador, and I’m looking forward to what the experience will bring! I am involved in volunteering for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s childcare center and Big Bend Hospice. I am a member of both Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med fraternity) and NoleMed. I have also received my Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through Health Science Consulting and wish to work as a CCMA during my gap year. Academically, I have completed both general chemistry and biology, as well as organic chemistry 1. I am taking organic chemistry 2 and physics A during the fall of 2022. I’m very excited to be a part of the IMS Ambassadors program, and I can’t wait to meet you all throughout the school year!
	Mikayla Corrigan Hi everyone! My name is Mikayla Corrigan, and I am a junior majoring in Clinical Professions. Starting my freshman year, I planned on majoring in Biology. Once I heard about this program, I immediately switched and have now been in the program for over a year. I have worked as a lifeguard, CNA, and most recently started working as a CCMA through TMH. I'm looking forward to meeting with all of you and hope everyone has a great school year.
	Rachel Jackson Hi, my name is Rachel Jackson, and I am a junior majoring in Health Management, Policy, and Information with a focus in Public Health Administration & Policy! I currently work at TMH as a scribe in the Family Medicine Residency Clinic, and I volunteer in a few medical and non-medical places. I am currently in a pre-medical fraternity on campus called Phi Delta Epsilon and have also gotten into DIS research in health psychology. I have finished my organic chemistry sequence and am taking physics A and biochemistry in Fall 2022. My future plans include applying to medical school, though I have an undecided specialty. I am looking forward to being an ambassador and getting to share my experience with you all!
	Raya Kleinbart Hi! My name is Raya Kleinbart, and I am a junior in Clinical Professions on a pre-med track. I have completed 1 DIS and am doing undergraduate research so I am happy to answer questions about that. I have finished Physics and am completing Organic Chemistry 2 and lab in Fall 2022. If anyone has questions, I'd be happy to help!
	Amanda Nunez Hi! My name is Amanda Nunez, and I am a junior majoring in Clinical Professions. I am highly interested in pediatrics and aspire to become a pediatrician in the future. I was a part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and work as a research assistant at the Autism Institute in the College of Medicine. I am a volunteer at FSU’s Childcare and Early Learning Program and am also involved in AMSA. Additionally, I have earned my CNA certification at UF’s GatorCNA program and have shadowing experience. I have finished the Biology and General Chemistry sequences, Physics A, Analytical Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry 1. I will be finishing up Physics in Fall 2022. I am looking forward to this year and meeting you all!
	Audrey Steadman Hello! My name is Audrey Steadman, and I am a junior from Tampa, FL majoring in Clinical Professions through the IMS program. I aspire to become an OB/GYN and plan to take a gap year after graduating undergrad before applying to medical school. I am currently part of the FSU Honors College, Chi Omega Fraternity, and American Medical Women’s Association. Additionally, I have completed a Medical Assistant program through Health Science Consulting and plan to intern as a CMA in a cardiology office in Fall 2022. I will also be continuing my work in a cellular oncology lab for the duration of my college career. Finally, I am very involved with FSU Relay for Life and will also be a Community Ambassador for this school year. In terms of classes, I have completed the Physics, General Chemistry, and General Biology sequences and will be taking Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 this year. I am so excited to work with all the new IMS students this year! Best of luck to you all!
	Silvia Zervos Hello! My name is Silvia Zervos, I am currently a junior in the IMS: Clinical Professions major on a pre-med track. On campus, I am involved with American Sign Language, research through the College of Medicine (DIS), Dance Marathon, American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), and Greek Life. I have served as President of AMWA and a Recruitment Coordinator for Dance Marathon. Off campus, I work as a PCA at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and as a Student Brand Ambassador for La Colombe Coffee Roasters. One of my biggest passions is helping others so I find myself doing a lot of volunteer work in my free time. My current healthcare interests include going to Medical School out of state and becoming a Pediatric Neurosurgeon/Oncologist, but I have an open mind! In terms of classes, I have completed the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sequences. I have taken a variety of IMS electives and have also completed Organic Chemistry 1. There are so many resources IMS provides; it is truly a great program for students interested in healthcare. I look forward to meeting incoming students! Have a great year!

Schedule an Appointment

If an appointment with an ambassador is required for your seminar course, please refer to your seminar's Canvas page for instructions.
Currently we are not able to offer one on one appointments for students not enrolled in a seminar. This page will be updated when we are able to do so.
If you have any questions, please email IMSadvising@med.fsu.edu

Apply to be an Student Ambassador

The application cycle is currently closed.
If you have any questions, please contact us at IMSadvising@med.fsu.edu