Dr. Norrell is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida. She earned her medical degree from The George Washington University, completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and completed fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Her clinical interests include developmental hip dysplasia, neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, clubfoot, limb deformity, and pediatric trauma. She is also involved in global health work for children with complex deformities and has a strong interest in mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Norrell brings students exposure to surgical careers, pediatric subspecialty practice, musculoskeletal medicine, and the training path to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Clausyl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Medical Director of Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. He completed his M.D. at The George Washington University and earned his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Oakwood University. Vanderbilt notes that his work focuses on brain injury medicine, with clinical interests in spasticity management, lifestyle medicine, and community reintegration for patients recovering from traumatic and acquired brain injuries. He is the Brain Injury Director at Vanderbilt Hospital. Dr. Plummer offers students a valuable look at PM&R, brain injury medicine, rehabilitation careers, and how physicians help patients recover function and quality of life after serious neurologic injury.

Dr. Hiremath is currently in private practice radiology and former Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Radiologist at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. He is part of the Emergency Imaging Division. He has training and academic affiliations including Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His background gives students insight into radiology, emergency imaging, hospital-based physician practice, and how imaging guides real-time diagnosis and decision-making across specialties. For students considering medicine, Dr. Hiremath can speak about the path to becoming a radiologist, the role of radiology in acute care, and the intersection of medicine, technology, and hospital systems.

Dr. Shupe is a board-certified psychiatrist and serves as Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry at Larkin Community Hospital. She is also listed as Clinical Psychiatry Faculty in Larkin’s Graduate Medical Education program. Public professional profiles identify her as a graduate of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Her clinical work includes general psychiatry, and her public interviews and faculty roles suggest particular strength in mood disorders, treatment-resistant depression, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric education. Dr. Shupe gives students exposure to modern psychiatric practice, psychiatric residency teaching, outpatient mental health care, and emerging treatments in depression.

Dr Rosenblatt, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist who is also board certified in Addiction Medicine. He is the founder of Vive Treatment Centers and has also been listed with VHC Health Psychiatric & Addiction Services and Greenbrook TMS. He graduated cum laude from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earned both an MPH in International Health and a master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University, and completed his psychiatry residency at George Washington University after an internal medicine and psychiatry internship. His treatment focus includes addiction and substance use disorders, alcohol use disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ psychiatry, and HIV psychiatry. Dr. Rosenblatt can speak to students about psychiatry, addiction medicine, entrepreneurship in medicine, physician leadership, and building innovative treatment programs.

Kelly Hof is a labor and delivery nurse, prenatal coach, and birth educator. Her public profile describes more than a decade of experience supporting birthing parents and newborns, and her credentials include BSN and RNC-EFM, which reflects certification in inpatient obstetric electronic fetal monitoring. Through her birth education and coaching work, she focuses on helping women prepare for labor, birth, advocacy in the hospital setting, and the emotional side of childbirth. She brings a practical maternal-health perspective that is especially useful for students interested in obstetrics, nursing, labor support, women’s health, and patient education. Kelly can speak about what labor nurses actually do, how hospital childbirth works in real life, communication with patients and families, and how to support confident, informed birth experiences.

Riley Trainor is a graduating medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill, with a background that includes healthcare, research, and technology. She recently matched into psychiatry residency. Riley brings a near-peer perspective that is especially helpful for high school and college students trying to understand how to navigate the path from pre-med to medical school and then into residency. She can speak candidly about DO school, applications, interviews, the Match process, choosing psychiatry, and what students can do now to become stronger applicants later.

Aisha Hasan is a certified Physician Assistant and Lead Injector at ProMD Health in Ashburn, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Psychology and Spanish, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and completed her Master’s in Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies through Anne Arundel Community College and St. Francis University in 2012. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is fluent in English, Spanish, Urdu, and Hindi. Aisha specializes in aesthetic and regenerative medicine, with expertise in injectables, biostimulators, and hormone therapy. She is known for her strong communication skills, patient-centered approach, and focus on achieving natural, confidence-enhancing results. Aisha offers students a valuable perspective on the Physician Assistant career path, including education, scope of practice, work-life balance, and alternative careers in medicine outside of the traditional physician route. She can also speak about aesthetics, entrepreneurship in medicine, and how medical providers build patient trust and long-term relationships.

Dr. Waggel is the founder of Improve Life PLLC, a physician-owned outpatient psychiatric practice with locations in Ashburn and Reston, Virginia. She earned her medical degree (MD) and Master of Science (MS) and holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), reflecting specialized training in psychiatric care during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Waggel’s clinical work focuses on general adult psychiatry, with a particular interest in perinatal mental health, complex medication management, and individualized treatment planning. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in medical education and research, leading student-driven projects including systematic reviews on medication use in pregnancy and mentoring pre-health students pursuing careers in medicine. She also founded Improve Medical Culture, an initiative focused on improving medical education and providing structured internship opportunities for students interested in healthcare. Dr. Waggel brings students a unique perspective that combines clinical medicine, research, and physician-led practice ownership. She can speak on topics including psychiatry, perinatal mental health, medical education, research methodology, and navigating the path from pre-med through clinical practice.

Riley Decker is a recent medical school admit who can provide students with a highly current, real-world perspective on the medical school application process, including the MCAT. Through her recent acceptance into an M.D. program, she brings up-to-date insight into what admissions committees are actually looking for today, including academic preparation, extracurricular involvement, clinical experience, personal statements, and interview performance. Riley can walk students step-by-step through the modern application process, including AMCAS, timelines, common mistakes, and how to stand out in an increasingly competitive environment. Her near-peer perspective allows students to ask practical questions and gain clarity on what they should be doing now in high school or college to successfully gain acceptance into medical school. She can also answer questions about research. She is an author on The psychological impact on American healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: an initial scoping review.

Sri Konagalla will be speaking on her recent acceptance into medical school. She will discuss MCAT, interviews, and the medical school application and admissions process. Sri is a researcher with a strong interest in medicine, neuroscience, and clinical outcomes. She has worked with Improve Life PLLC for 7 years. She has contributed to academic research, including authorship on Improve Life PLLC published study, The psychological impact on American healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: an initial scoping review, reflecting early experience with scientific writing, data analysis, and evidence-based medicine. In addition to her research work, Sri has been recognized in his local community for her academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to pursuing a career in healthcare. Her interests include understanding how research translates into real-world patient care and improving outcomes through thoughtful, data-driven approaches.