Class of 2031
Andre Armero, MD-PhD ’31
From Curiosity to Calling: Blending Research and Patient Care
When Andre Armero first considered a career in medicine, it was a curiosity shaped more by television portrayals than personal experience. That changed the day a family friend, a practicing physician, handed him a white coat and brought him along on a visit to a memory care facility.
Class of 2028
Daniela Armella Tangarife, D'24, MD’28
Serving with Purpose: A Future Physician’s Global Mission
Daniela Armella Tangarife, a second-year medical student at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, embodies intellectual curiosity, community-driven purpose, and personal empathy. Her journey to medicine has been shaped by experiences both in her native country of Bogotá, Colombia, and in diverse U.S. communities, culminating in a deeply rooted commitment to health equity and compassionate care.
Class of 2026
Fares Awa, MD’26
From Inspiration to Surgery: A Path Forged at Geisel
For Fares Awa, the journey to medicine began with an example of perseverance, sacrifice, and resilience. Born in Syria and raised in the United States, Fares remembers his father, an international medical graduate, studying for his U.S. licensing exams during the day and working evenings at a local pharmacy. Balancing career ambitions with the responsibilities of supporting a family in a new country, his father’s quiet determination became a powerful example.
Stefano F. Rozental, MD ’26
Exploring the Intersection of Culture, Community, and Care
For Stefano F. Rozental, a fourth-year MD student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, the path to medicine wasn’t defined by a single moment of clarity. Instead, it was shaped by a series of meaningful experiences that reinforced his interest in the field.
Miranda Lee-Foltz, MD/MPH ’26
Shaping Systems, Supporting Patients: A Future Physician’s Vision
For Miranda Lee-Foltz, a dual-degree MD/MPH student at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, the path to public health began with a pair of gloves, a dermatoscope, and a community clinic. During her second year of medical school, she volunteered at the Good Neighbor Health Clinic’s dermatology service, a free clinic serving populations in the Upper Valley. There, she encountered patients whose access to care was shaped not by their medical needs, but by their insurance status.