UNR Pre-Health Advising

Another future physician right here! Congratulations to Marlee Comba who was accepted to UNR Med!

Marlee graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Immunology with a minor Nutrition.

Marlee’s meaningful experiences were:
REMSA for 3 years as an Advanced Emergency Medical
Technician, a public education instructor and working at Charles River Laboratory as a laboratory sciences intern.

Other activities include leadership within her sorority and women’s health.

A solid foundation and preparation for medicine, Marlee is “over the moon” about starting med school this fall. Congratulations!! We are !

Another med school acceptance right here! Congratulations to Sierra Wilson who was accepted to UNR Med and Kirk Kerkorian School at UNLV!

Sierra graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with minors in Analytical Organic Chemistry and Biology, Summa Cum Laude.

Committed to UNR Med, Sierra enjoys volunteering with Amplify Life, helping run programs for children, teens, and adults with developmental and/or emotional disabilities.

She is also published with a research on Health Advocacy Strategies in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.

She won the Senior Scholar Award from the Nevada Alumni Association and UNR SPH Academic Achievement Award.

An accomplished student, Sierra is excited to join UNR Med this fall. We are proud of her achievements and wish her best of luck ahead. Congratulations!!

Celebratory congratulations to Olivia Banbury, who got accepted to UNR Med and UNLV-SOM!!

During her second look visits to both programs, Olivia decided to stay closer to home and be a part of the community that she wants to serve which is here in Reno where she was born and raised! UNR Med is her dream school and is grateful for the opportunity to join the next cohort of MS1s.

As a high school graduate from McQueen, Olivia earned her Bachelors of Science in Public Health with a minor in Analytical Organic Chemistry from UNR in 2025, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Our best wishes for continued success ahead to Olivia! We are proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to celebrate with you during your white coat ceremony in the fall!

We have another student heading to med school - Anish Gaddam - who got accepted to UNRSOM!

With an extensive experience in serving the public, Anish is a trained first responder who takes his responsibilities seriously. These have been his meaningful experiences:

* Senior Caregiver - With three years of experience, he intends to advocate for more lifestyle changes and preventative measures.
* Wildland Firefighter - Serving Northern Nevada’s rural areas has opened his eyes to systemic barriers in terms of disaster care and preparedness.
* Disaster Action Team (DAT) Supervisor - As a DAT Supervisor for the American Red Cross, I felt a great responsibility to meet families on-scene after house fires during their most dire times.
* Swiftwater Search and Rescue Responder - He has often responded to calls within rural NorCal to rescue and recover missing individuals lost in rivers and rapids.
* Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Anish has stood by the side of survivors in the aftermath of abuse, r**e, and sexual assault, assisting them in their most vulnerable experiences.
* VA Hospital Ambassador - Anish has assisted veterans to their appointments or stopped by their ICU rooms in their final days.
* APAPA (Asian Pacific American Public Affairs) Board Member - As a board member, Anish has coordinated the APAPA Youth Leadership Academy across Sacramento County.

Wishing you continued success ahead. Congratulations again, Anish!!

We are happy to announce who we have hired to come on as our new Peer Pre-Professional Advisor - Marisa Oishi!!

From the Big Island of Hawai’i, Marisa will be assisting Grace Reimer and Seamus McCarthy in their work with freshmen, sophomore and transfer students in their major/minor exploration and help prehealth students get acquainted with their Individual Development Plan. Marisa will also serve as a TA for our fall ACE 101 class.

Please help us welcome Marisa to the team!!

Another future physician in our Pack, and we are thrilled about Andrew Delloro’s acceptance with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia campus who will be starting his program next week.

Passionate about serving the underserved communities, Andrew focused his activities going abroad to volunteer. Compassion and a commitment to growth and learning, Andrew hopes to continue his work to improve health equity concerns.
His most valuable experiences include:

* Working as Lead Medical Scribe for Sweetwater Pain and Spine for 9 years
* Working as a Pharmacy Technician in Walgreens for 2 years
* Volunteering. Did 2 years in Renown Regional Medical Center and did a 2-week medical mission trip in Guatemala.
Congratulations, Andrew! And good luck in your adventures ahead.

We are so proud of Owen Hallett for his acceptance into Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine in Utah! A former student leader who was instrumental in the groundbreaking movements that lead towards the establishment of the Pre-Health Advisory Council, Owen was a great mentor and collaborator who espoused the values of teamwork, dedication and persistence.

Here in his own words are his personal words of encouragement:

Hi Everyone,
I am originally from Henderson, Nevada, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. In the years following graduation, I focused on strengthening both my clinical experience and my commitment to pursuing a career in medicine. During this time, I had the opportunity to shadow physicians, work as a medical assistant, and contribute to multiple research projects. I also got married, and through these personal and professional experiences, I further solidified my passion and purpose for becoming a physician.

I now live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I am excited to begin my medical education at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine in Provo, Utah this July!

Congratulations, Owen! We are