Medical Student Leadership Group (2023-2024)

Tasha Phillips-Wilson, MS
Tasha Phillips-Wilson, MS
Co-Chair
St. George's University School of Medicine, Class of 2023
Current: MBA/MPH - University of Michigan

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Interests: Preventative Cardiology, Heart Failure, Hypertension, DEI in Medicine, Public Health Advocacy

Hobbies: Family Time, Nature Walks w/ Benji (Yorkie), Dance (Modern, Liturgical), Athletics

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Mariana L. Henry
Mariana L. Henry
Co-Chair
Dartmouth Medical School, Class of 2024

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Interests: Preventative Cardiology, Cardio-Oncology, Cardiometabolic Health, Lipidology, Medical Education

Hobbies: Running, Cooking, Art, Photography

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Adriana C. Mares
Adriana C. Mares
Immediate Past Co-Chair
Yale Medicine, Class of 2024

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Interests: Interventional Cardiology (Structural Heart Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Precision Medicine)

Hobbies: Polo, Skiing, Running, Opera, Family and Friend Time

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Anusha Gandhi
Anusha Gandhi
Immediate Past Co-Chair
Baylor College of Medicine, Class of 2024

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Interests: Imaging, Global Health, Public Health Advocacy, DEI

Hobbies: Traveling, Nature, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Foodie

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Sebahat Ulusan
Sebahat Ulusan
Member Leader
Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine, Class of 2024

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Interests: Cardio-Oncology, Heart Failure, Electrophysiology, Angiography, 3D mapping and Cryoablation Procedures, Interprofessional Education

Hobbies: Reading/Traveling to Historical Places, Photography, Theater, Opera, Playing Classical Guitar

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Lucia Schroeder
Lucia Schroeder
Member Leader
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2024

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Interests: Cardiovascular Imaging, Women's Cardiovascular Health, Preventative Cardiology, Public Health Advocacy

Hobbies: Downhill Skiing, White Water Rafting, Horseback Riding, Traveling

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Diane Masket
Diane Masket
Member Leader
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2024

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Interests: Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Public Health Advocacy and Medical Education

Hobbies: Live Music, Yoga and Mindfulness, Visiting Siblings (abroad), Learning with the CardioNerds, Cheering on Michigan-Go Blue!

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Sean A. O'Very
Sean A. O'Very
Member Leader
Kansas City University, Class of 2024

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Interests: Pediatric Cardiology, Acute Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, Preventative Cardiology

Hobbies: Family Time, Religion, Dogs (2 Corgis), Triathlon

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Abdulkader Mohammad
Abdulkader Mohammad
Member Leader
University of Novi Sad, Class of 2024

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Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Imaging, Public Health, Refugee Health, Global Health

Hobbies: Philosophy, Art (Post-Impressionism), Traveling, Family and Friends Time

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Muhammed Ibrahim Erbay
Muhammed Ibrahim Erbay
Member Leader
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Class of 2025

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Interests: Interventional Cardiology (Structural Heart Diseases, Coronary Angiography, Electrophysiology), Cardiovascular Imaging, and Cardio-Oncology

Hobbies: Chess, Nature, History, Fitness

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Nikolaos Pyrpyris
Nikolaos Pyrpyris
Member Leader
School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Class of 2025

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Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Physiology, Hypertension, Molecular Cardiology

Hobbies: Piano, Swimming, Running, Debating

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Khristian S. Burke
Khristian S. Burke
Member Leader
Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Class of 2025

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Interests: Preventative Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Vascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Hobbies: Athletics, Volleyball, Hiking, Fishing, Reading and Ice Cream

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Norma Nicole Gamarra Valverde
Norma Nicole Gamarra Valverde
Member Leader
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Class of 2025

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Interests: Coronary Artery Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure, Electrophysiology, Clinical Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease

Hobbies: Tennis and Literature

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Lina Ayasrah
Lina Ayasrah
Member Leader
University of Jordan, Class of 2025

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Interests: Structural & Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Cardiac Critical Care, ACHD, Medical Education, Preventive Cardiology, Women's Cardiovascular Health, Cardiovascular Genetics, Translational Science

Hobbies: Family Time, Volunteering, Nature, chocolate, Traveling

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Meghana Iyer
Meghana Iyer
Member Leader
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Class of 2026

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Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology, Women's Health, Med/Peds

Hobbies: Music, Yoga, Cooking, Coffee Shops, Nature, Travel

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