Students graduating from Gettysburg College have pursued numerous careers in the health professions. View examples from some of our recent health professions graduates
Alumni profiles
Michael Zayneh ‘24
Major: Health Sciences (BS), Philosophy minor
Attending:SUNY Upstate Medical University MD/MPH program
"A-ha" Moment:
My capstone project at Volunteers in Medicine in Hilton Head Island, SC. I was a health policy analyst for a quality improvement project on hypertension screening and prevention. I loved having a population health perspective because it allowed me to help a lot of people at once. However, I missed being in the clinic and having conversations with patients. It was for that reason that I decided to give MD/MPH a shot.Read more
Bryn Schoonover, 24
Majors:B.S. Health Sciences, B.A. Public Policy
Attending:'25 Georgetown University, MS, Physiology & Biophysics/SMP
'29- MD, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
"A-Ha" Moment:
I was always interested in healthcare, but when I saw the way a physician applies a scientific foundation to improve real-world patient health outcomes, I knew that pursuing a career as a physician was for me. Read more
Abby Roy '23
Major:Biology major, Neuroscience minor
Attending:University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD)
"A-Ha" Moment:
My junior year of college, I decided to shadow a local pediatrician in Gettysburg, Dr. Dave Nelson. He is an alum of Gettysburg and also has children attending Gburg, so I loved getting to have that commonality while also being able to witness the inner-workings of a pediatric clinic. His dedication, diligence, and passion for childhood wellness confirmed my desire to become a physician as well. All it takes is one impactful mentor! Read more
Christina Wade, ‘25
Major:Health Sciences, BS
Attending:Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD)
"A-Ha" Moment:
More like a series of realizations that doctors are leaders, scientists, detectives, and real people who depend on human connection to diagnose disease and treat patients. Read more
Kathryn Van Pelt '23'
Major:Health Sciences, BS
Attending:University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
"A-Ha" Moment:
The day my neighbor suggested dentistry to me and I realized I've always loved going to the dentist. Read more