FUTURE PHYSICIANS OF AMERICA NATIONAL TEAM
MAC EWART
FUTURE PHYSICIANS OF AMERICA EXISTS TO INFORM PREMEDICAL AND MEDICAL STUDENTS ABOUT MEDICAL SCHOOL AND MEDICINE IN GENERAL
Future Physicians of America exists to inform premedical students about medical school and medicine in general. FPA also seeks to give college students a chance to immerse into the attitude of selfless service demanded of physicians in every walk of life. Such immersions, accomplished through medical service opportunities and various other forms of activities, allow one to find the inner servant of the Hippocratic Oath.
FUTURE PHYSICIANS OF AMERICA IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS AN ORDER OF HUMANITY – TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEFINITION OF A HEALER
Our purpose is to become this and maintain a good foundation in truehearted charity of one’s time and effort for the betterment of community. Furthermore, our goals are to give students at the Waco campus opportunities to receive instruction; opportunities they otherwise would not have received.
FUTURE PHYSICIANS OF AMERICA LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICER TEAMS 2018-2019
CASEY O’CONNOR
PRESIDENT, TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
Casey O’Connor holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. He seeks to broaden his horizon by following his medical calling. At present, he is preparing for the MCAT while taking undergraduate science requisites. Casey works at Baylor Scott & White Hospital as a cardiology research intern. ” FPA leadership has established connections with CIS Waco High tutoring, Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, and new connections with Chipotle, Hillcrest Hospital, Central Texas Family Karate, the Adopt a Highway Program, and Brooksdale Elderly Home. When I joined Future Physicians of America, Texas-Tech-Waco, I was told, ‘There is plenty of room for you to leave an O’Connor legacy.’ I intend to continue marching forward and do just that.”
MEHAK DAWOOD
VICE PRESIDENT, TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
A biology major and chemistry minor at Texas Tech University-Waco, Mehak Dawood is pursuing her childhood passion toward the field of medicine. She tutors for the TRiO Student Support Services program. Through TRiO she fulfills her aspiration of helping others while sharing her passion for sciences. Additionally, she is a member of Tri-Beta Honor Society and Waco Undergraduate Biology Society (WUBS). “Future Physicians of America is a professional platform for undergraduate students like you and me to develop and perfect our communication skills, practice compassion, gain experience, and give back to the community. As an officer of FPA-TTU-Waco this past year, I have learned what it takes to be in a position of authority and lead the team to greater heights. I am honored to execute the duties of Vice President for FPA once again.”
KELLI BASSETT
SECRETARY, TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
Kelli Bassett is passionate about improving the lives of others through a career as a physician. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Baylor University (2014) and a Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology from Southern Methodist University (2017) and is completing her medical school prerequisites at Texas Tech University-Waco. Growing up in Waco, community is important. She volunteers throughout Waco as a tutor and mentor. She also works in telemetry at Providence Hospital. Kelli’s goal is, “To serve as an officer of FPA representing our organization to the community and otherwise as an experienced member of the professional and academic domains. I hope to inspire other FPA members to seek our diverse volunteer experiences beyond the medical field.”
MARK POLIMINE
TREASURER, TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
Mark Polimine is a strong leader, an effective communicator, and a team player. “As the Treasurer for Future Physicians of America, I aim to orchestrate creative activities designed to raise funds via private donations and fundraisers. My goal is to create new ties in our community benefiting both FPA’s reputation and financial status.”
TYLER SIMONEK
FELLOW, SORC REP TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
Tyler Simonek has an Associate of Science Degree with honors from McLennan Community College. He is currently at Texas Tech-Waco pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology with a chemistry minor. He is a community leader, and a compassionate hard worker. “I joined Future Physicians of America to be in a community with others who have similar drive and goals. FPA is a dedicated organization that allows me to couple my educational pursuits with my innate desire to be compassionate toward others. FPA-TTU-Waco has undergone a recent surge in member involvement and an expansion of volunteer opportunities, a forward momentum in which I have played a crucial role.”
KODEELANE RUST
MCC COORDINATOR, TEXAS TECH WACO CHAPTER 2018-2019
Kodeelane Rust is a biology major with a minor in chemistry at Texas Tech University-Waco. FPA is well-known on both MCC and TTU-Waco’s campus. Kodeelane accepted this position to assist aspiring premed students like himself to build relationships through leadership and community. He looks forward to contributing as a vital FPA leader-liaison between MCC and TTU-Waco students, faculty, community, and organization. In his own words, “I want to spread the word about our wonderful organization; I want to share the MCC-TTU-Waco experience. The road to becoming a doctor is a long and challenging one and that is why I have chosen Future Physicians of America.”