Medical Student Editor
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Romela is a Class of 2017 medical student at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She was born in Yerevan, Armenia and grew up in Russia until the age of 15 at which point she immigrated to the United States. She is quadrilingual and has completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Irvine with Honors in Biological Sciences. Romela has extensive experience in clinical research, medical education development, and community service. In her free time, she enjoys cross-fit, long-distance running, painting, and choreographing. She has completed her first 26.2 mile marathon in DisneyWorld in 2016.
One of the visions of in-Training has been to raise awareness of the significant issues affecting medical students across the United States and internationally. Yet, when we focus solely on our needs, we often fail to see and appreciate the patient perspective.
Perhaps one of the most unique aspects in the culture of medical school is the integrative class of students that survive together through the obstacles in this metamorphosis. Individually and as a collective whole, we trudge through the same curricular rigors, learning to balance life, work, and all that in between. Many of us form significant bonds with our fellow classmates, whether through celebration or suffering. Through our mutual bonding, what quickly becomes apparent to us is the diverse background and hidden talents that make each big family unique and multifaceted. Beyond our scientific acumen, some of us juggle side-hobbies as musicians, some as chefs, some as craftspersons, others as comedians — and the torrent of talent runs abundant.
Medical Student Editor
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Romela is a Class of 2017 medical student at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She was born in Yerevan, Armenia and grew up in Russia until the age of 15 at which point she immigrated to the United States. She is quadrilingual and has completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Irvine with Honors in Biological Sciences. Romela has extensive experience in clinical research, medical education development, and community service. In her free time, she enjoys cross-fit, long-distance running, painting, and choreographing. She has completed her first 26.2 mile marathon in DisneyWorld in 2016.
