Class of 2029
Nolan Langford
Hometown: Corona, California
Undergraduate Education: California Baptist University
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Medical School: UCR School of Medicine
Hidden Talents: I think I could probably do a backflip but don't ask me to try
Favorite Hobbies: Hunting, Smoking Meat, Shooting, Watch Collecting
Interesting Fact: I have never been able to lift my big toe. I did not know this was abnormal until 12 years old.
Cindy Bach
Hometown: San Diego, California
Undergraduate education: UC Irvine
Major: Biological Sciences
Medical school: Touro University Nevada
Hidden Talents: Having the most bizarre sleep schedule and still being able to function normally
Favorite Hobbies: Beach activities, traveling, country West Coast Swing dancing, line dancing
Interesting Fact: I was a music nerd growing up (played the clarinet for over 8 years). County honor bands, wind ensembles, marching band, parade band, orchestra, musical pit.
Akansha Rao
Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Undergraduate education: University of Texas at Dallas
Major: Neuroscience
Medical school: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM)
Hidden Talents: I can usually figure out the killer within the first 20 minutes of a thriller. In another life, I probably worked for the FBI.
Favorite Hobbies: Dancing, Traveling, Trying new restaurants
Interesting Fact: I used to be on a Bollywood Fusion Dance Team in undergrad.
Samantha Chen
Hometown: Irvine, California
Undergraduate education: California Northstate University
Major: Health Sciences
Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences COMP
Hidden Talents: Using girl math when shopping
Favorite Hobbies: Playing the piano, crocheting, beading, going to concerts, snowboarding
Interesting Fact: I am an adventurous foodie ~ I have tried whale sperm at an omakase restaurant in Taiwan
Kelsey Johnson
Hometown: Keene, Texas
Undergraduate education: Southwestern Adventist University
Major: Music, Organ Performance
Medical school: Loma Linda School of Medicine
Hidden Talents: Tripping over my own feet, then blaming the floor
Favorite Hobbies: Camping, Baking, Painting, Piano, Volleyball, and pretending like I know what I'm doing at the gym
Interesting Fact: I was a Shakespeare play actor in undergrad, launching my current career in pretending I know what I'm doing
Monica Le
Hometown: Fresno, California
Undergraduate education: UCSD
Major: Human Biology
Medical school: California Health Sciences University - COM
Hidden Talents: I can find the best food spots in any city within 24 hours.
Favorite Hobbies: Weight training, being a foodie, coffee/matcha shop hopping, playing barista, DIY projects, being a couch potato, and romanticizing my life like I’m not on a resident schedule.
Interesting Fact: I started and ran my own candle and crafts business during medical school.
Nisar Ahmad Sheren
Hometown: Corona, California
Undergraduate education: California State University Fullerton
Major: Criminal Justice (Minor in Psychology)
Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences COMP
Hidden Talents: I speak three languages: English, Pashto, Dari
Favorite Hobbies: YKabob, Basketball, Boardgames, Everything outdoors, Spending time with family and friends, being a big back
Interesting Fact: Leftovers FEAR me
AnPhong Nguyen
Hometown: Rowland Heights, California
Undergraduate education: University of California, Riverside
Major: Biology
Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences COMP
Hidden Talents: Showing up to AYCE convinced I’m about to do serious damage, only to get full embarrassingly fast. Then 30 minutes after leaving, I’m already planning my next meal like I haven’t eaten all day
Favorite Hobbies: Snowboarding, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, trying new foods, rooting for the Eagles
Interesting Fact: I love adaptive surfing with kids with disabilities, even though I don't actually know how to surf myself
Jacob Olenak
Hometown: Roseville, California
Undergraduate education: California Lutheran University
Major: Biology
Medical school: Kansas COM
Hidden Talents: Cooking/grilling (especially over a fire), sticking to my list at Costco
Favorite Hobbies: Ice hockey, CrossFit, golf, hiking, paddle boarding, going to concerts, spending time with friends and family
Interesting Fact: I’ve played hockey in 6 states and 2 foreign counties!
Allison Moore
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California
Undergraduate education: California State University, Chico
Major: Biology
Medical school: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hidden Talents: I’ve been told my shower singing is impeccable!
Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, camping, swimming, paddle boarding, movie nights, and of course cuddles with my pup!
Interesting Fact: I played water polo for 10 years
Gerardo Aleman Alvarado
Hometown: Beaumont, CA
Undergraduate education: University of California, Riverside
Major: Neuroscience
Medical school: Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hidden Talents: I can trill like a bird
Favorite Hobbies: Playing soccer, watching movies, exploring food
Interesting Fact: I used to work in landscaping/construction for many years prior to anything medical.
Anne Elizabeth Temple Deffebach
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Undergraduate education: UCLA
Major: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology; Minor in Society and Genetics
Medical school: Western University COMP
Hidden Talents: Playing jazz trombone, picking the perfect beach spot
Favorite Hobbies: Swimming, spending time outdoors with my two rescue dogs, hosting game nights with my husband complete with a carefully curated charcuterie board
Interesting Fact: I keep annual playlists (since 2017) with songs that define each year for me Graduating from Claremont Graduate University in spring 2026 with a Masters of Public Health