Intern Class 2014
Chelsea Carlson Raised: Near Kalamazoo, MI College: Pacific Lutheran University Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine Facts: Speaks French Hobbies and Interests: Travel, Backcountry camping, running, reading classic novels
Jaclyn Cooperrider Raised:, ID College: Redlands, CA Medical School: Washington SOM Facts: Speaks basic Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys Soccer, running, snowboarding, hiking, yoga, knitting, reading, ultimate frisbee, camping and spending time with husband Will, dog Marley and cat Posey.
Danielle Davies Raised: New Jersey College: Villanova University, PA Medical School: Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Facts: Speaks Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Furniture reupholstery and antique repurposing, photography, alpine skiing, traveling
Nathan Defrees Raised: Near Baker City, OR College: Oregon State University Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Facts: Speaks Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Rock climbing, bicycling, travel, literature, woodworking, and agriculture.
Sarah Henkle Raised: Springfield, Illinois College: Tulane University, LA Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center Facts: Speaks basic French Hobbies and Interests: Trained and performed with Springfield Ballet Company. Attending dance and theater performances, live music performances and festivals. Play piano, hiking, and camping. Avid reader of a variety of genres, travel
Jenna Ingersoll Raised: Platteville, WI College: St. Olaf College, MN Medical School: Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Facts: Speaks advanced Spanish and basic American Sign Language Hobbies and Interests: Canoeing, hiking and camping, bicycling, cross-country skiing, reading, music, cooking, dance.
Lindsay Orme Raised: Shelton, WA College: Washington Medical School: Washington School of Medicine Facts: Speaks Spanish Hobbies and Interests: many outdoor activities, including snowboarding, hiking, and gardening for food. Other hobbies include cooking and reading.
Maia Pinsky Raised: Orono, ME College: Carleton College, MN Medical School: Vermont College of Medicine Facts: Speaks French Hobbies and Interests: Hiking telemark and nordic skiing, road biking, running, soccer, writing poetry; drawing; reading; gardening; natural history; Carleton College Women's Ultimate Frisbee team, National Runner-up 2004;
Michael Wauters Raised: Bainbridge Island, WA College: Pacific Lutheran University, WA Medical School: Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Facts: Speaks Advanced Spanish, Tetun Hobbies and Interests: Barefoot trail running, gardening, riding bikes (mountain, road, commuting), backpacking, traveling, XC skiing, reading, yoga, cooking/baking (+ eating!), learning new languages, spending time with those he loves.
Julia Welle Raised: Cold Spring, MN College: Minnesota Medical School: Minnesota Medical School Facts: Speaks basic French and Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Bicycling, Backpacking, Camping, Crosscountry Skiing, Traveling, Community Service
Kelsey Wertzler Raised: Portland, OR College: Washington State University Medical School: Washington School of Medicine Facts: Speaks Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys outdoor sports including downhill and backcountry skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, and running. Also loves international travel, baking, gardening, playing the piano and is currently learning how to make pottery.
Matthew Beal Caldwell RTT Born: Fort Smith, Arkansas College: Metropolitan State College, CO Medical School: Colorado Facts: spent 5 years in the Air Force Hobbies and Interests: Hiking 14ers, have summited 19. Cycling, has complete 3 century rides. Obtained private pilot s license while in the Air Force and maintains an active interest in aviation. Also enjoys downhill skiing and piano playing.
Michael Twomey Caldwell RTT Raised: N Andover, MA College: Villanova University, PA Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Facts: Speaks basic French Hobbies and Interests: Outdoor Activities: Whitewater Rafting (Lochsa, Snake, Payatte, and Penobscot), Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking (Road and Mountain), Kayaking. Arts: Acappella, Theater, Musical Theater, and BABEL. Sports: Hockey, Football, Rugby, Frisbee, and Tennis.
Laurisa Webster Caldwell RTT Raised: Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan College: Pensacola Christian College, FL Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine Facts: Hobbies and Interests: Hobbies include running, weight training, cooking, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and hockey. I enjoy most all outdoor activities, and generally aim to spend most my down time outdoors.
Catherine Doyle Magic Valley RTT Raised: Goldendale, WA College: Pacific Lutheran University, WA Medical School: Washington School of Medicine Facts: Speaks Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, baking, playing the French horn, singing, reading, watching movies, camp counseling, and playing with her cat
Tara Mertz-Hack Magic Valley RTT Born: Aberdeen, SD College: North Dakota Medical School: North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Facts: Speaks basic Spanish Hobbies and Interests: Ride horses for leisure and competitions, judge horse shows, and coach riding; member of American Quarter Horse Association and Maud Evans Saddle Club. Reformer Pilates, sports, and outdoor enthusiast. Avid traveler. 4-H volunteer and judge.
Class of 2017 Chelsea Carlson Northwestern University Feinberg SOM Jaclyn Cooperrider Washington SOM Danielle Davies Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Nate Defrees Oregon Health Science University SOM Sarah Henkle Rush Medical College Jenna Ingersoll Wisconsin SOM Lindsay Orme Washington SOM Maia Pinsky Vermont COM Michael Wauters Wisconsin SOM Julia Welle Minnesota Medical School Kelsey Wertzler Washington SOM Matthew Beal Colorado Caldwell RTT Michael Twomey Drexel University College of Medicine Caldwell RTT Laurisa Webster Ross University SOM Caldwell RTT Catherine Doyle Washington SOM Magic Valley RTT Tara Mertz-Hack North Dakota SOM Magic Valley RTT