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Student Spotlight: Chris Buchholz, MPH ’27

A career spanning aviation, organizational leadership, and public service has given Chris Buchholz, MPH ’27, a distinct perspective on the importance of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a squadron commander involved in aerial search and rescue, Buchholz led teams on missions supporting COVID-19 vaccine distribution during the pandemic, while supporting the Armed Forces Blood Program. These experiences expanded his understanding of public health and inspired him to explore how his professional background could contribute to improving health outcomes.

Student Spotlight: Taylor Miller, MD ’27

The desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others has guided Taylor Miller, a fourth-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, throughout her path to medicine. Miller was initially drawn to the intersection of science, innovation, and technology, as well as the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team united by the common goal of providing excellent patient care.

Student Spotlight: Jillian Melbourne, MS in Health Data Science ’26

Student Spotlight: Xavier Emmanuelli Takam Kamga, MD ’2027

Xavier Emmanuelli Takam Kamga’s interest in medicine began at an early age, shaped by his love of science and a desire to serve. Xavier became increasingly drawn to medicine, as he felt it offered an opportunity to accompany people through some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Student Spotlight: Niveditta Ramkumar, MD’26, PhD, MPH

For Niveditta Ramkumar, the path to medicine began with a desire to connect research, patient care, and healthcare innovation. She reflects on how Dartmouth’s interdisciplinary environment and mentorship helped shape her vision for improving care at both the individual and systems level.

Student Spotlight: Ava Schroeder, MS in Healthcare Research ’26

MS in Healthcare Research student, Ava Schroeder, has immersed herself in patient-centered outcomes research, collaborative scholarship, and academic leadership. Most recently, she was selected to present at the 2026 Spring New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Student Spotlight: Emilio Del Toro, MD ’29

Emilio Del Toro, MD '29 views medicine as rooted in connection. His passion is shaped by a commitment to compassionate, culturally grounded care, guided by what he calls the “Platinum Rule”: treating others as they want to be treated.

Student Spotlight: Jingyuan Zhang, MS ’28

Jingyuan Zhang is a tenure-track assistant professor in Special Education at East Tennessee State University. Her research focuses on implementing evidence-based mathematics interventions under the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework, with particular attention to implementation fidelity, adaptation, sustainability, and contextual fit in rural school settings.

Student Spotlight: Elena Gupta, MD ’26

Now a fourth-year student at the Geisel School of Medicine, Elena Gupta arrived at medicine after exploring a wide range of paths, determined to make a thoughtful decision about how best to live out her purpose.

Student Spotlight: Martin Blakely, MS’27

After two decades designing and leading clinical trials in surgery, Martin Blakely began to notice that evidence was not always translating into better patient outcomes. Discover his student experience in the MS in Implementation Science program at Dartmouth!