Class of 2029: Welcome to the Indiana University School of Medicine!
The First Year Experience (FYE) Committee is here to help you transition smoothly into medical school. They've been in your shoes. They're ready to offer advice on how not just to survive but thrive in this new experience.
Learn more about them from their bios below and follow them on social media!
Anthony Ball
Campus: West Lafayette
Hometown: Monon, Indiana
Undergraduate: IU Indianapolis
Instagram: @aball1721
Fun Fact: I grew up on a cattle farm, and as such, I love animals.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: I love the connections that I have with my fellow classmates as well as the constant support and assistance that the faculty offers.
Shivam Bhargava
Campus: Northwest Gary
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Instagram: @shiv_bhar
Fun Fact: I once went backpacking across Wyoming for a month without a phone or access to a bathroom!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The abundance of leadership opportunities available to students.
Joshua Dippold
Campus: Fort Wayne
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Instagram: @joshua_dippold
Fun Fact: Last summer in Rome, I chased a bus four miles and successfully retrieved my dad's pickpocketed phone.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: Being surrounded by classmates who are consistently willing to study diligently, compete passionately in intramurals and foster camaraderie has enriched my experience here.
Futhallah Hamed
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Undergraduate: IU Bloomington
Fun Fact: I love watching and training MMA.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: Everyone is so smart and driven to succeed.
Abdulmalik Kareem
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Orland Hills, Illinois
Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Instagram: @KingxKareem
Fun Fact: I have visited six different countries in the past year!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: I love the people the School has introduced me to.
Bain LaFollette
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Indianapolis
Undergraduate: Purdue University
Fun Fact: I have been weightlifting for over 10 years.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The education really helps you feel prepared for the future.
Victoria Leeder
Campus: Bloomington
Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana
Undergraduate: IU Bloomington
Instagram: @victorialeeder
Fun Fact: The best summer of my life was interning on a Medevac jet in Ketchikan, Alaska!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The community and camaraderie of regional campuses (especially Bloom!).
Anush Motaganahalli
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
Undergraduate: IU Bloomington
Instagram: @am0278
Fun Fact: I love Thai food.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The community.
Mout-Maine Moustapha
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Indianapolis
Undergraduate: IU Bloomington
Instagram: @mainemoustapha
Fun Fact: My teammate broke my tibia in high school during a preseason scrimmage (it was totally not on purpose of course)!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The people! Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and truly wants you to thrive. Whether it's SIGs, research, or community outreach, there are so many opportunities to explore your passions. No matter what you're going through either academically, mentally or personally, help is always available. You never have to go through anything alone.
Kate Snook
Campus: Evansville
Hometown: Seymour, Indiana
Undergraduate: Butler University
Instagram: @kate.m.snook
Fun Fact: I am a huge animal lover and currently have six dogs at home.
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: My amazing classmates in Evansville!
Allison Stogsdill
Campus: Terre Haute
Hometown: Nashville, Indiana
Undergraduate: Hanover College
Instagram: @allison_stogsdill
Fun Fact: I almost always cry when I laugh!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: The sense of community and support you feel on a regional campus.
Timothy Trobridge
Campus: Indianapolis
Hometown: Indianapolis
Undergraduate: IU Indianapolis
Instagram: @timmy.trobridge
Fun Fact: Pretty good at a niche sport that nobody has ever heard of.
Dan Vencel
Campus: Muncie
Hometown: Muncie, Indiana
Undergraduate: University of Dayton
Instagram: @dan.vencel
Fun Fact: My favorite show is "Prison Break."
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: I've really liked meeting everyone here. I've had a great experience with this class, and it's led by great faculty as well.
Maya Votapek
Campus: South Bend
Hometown: Avon, Indiana
Undergraduate: IU Bloomington
Instagram: @mayavotapek
Fun Fact: I am a "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" enthusiast. It's so fun to watch with friends. This year, the girls and boys at my campus were watching Grant's season (subpar, in my opinion). We had a finale party at the school too!
Why I Love IU School of Medicine: I love my regional campus! My family is from Indy, so originally I wanted to be there. However, I'm so happy to be in South Bend! The small campus is awesome and our class is so close, I really enjoy it!
