MD Medical Scholars

  • Vanderbilt University

    Meet a Medical Scholar: Alison Swartz

    M4 Medical Scholar Alison Swartz reflects on the unique opportunity to conduct her own year-long research project. Alison Swartz at a VUSM community event At Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, student research is woven into all four years of the MD curriculum, but often that research must fall within the… Read More

    Jun. 20, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    Meet a Medical Scholar: Maddy Ball

    M3 Maddy Ball traveled to Barcelona, Spain, for a year-long research project Maddy Ball is no stranger to travel. Maddy Ball hikes all over the world. Her favorite trails in Tennessee include Fiery Gizzard and nearby Beaman Park. A native of Mill Valley, California, just outside of San Francisco, she… Read More

    Jun. 20, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical Scholars: William Quach explores a different approach

    When William Quach (MD ’23) arrived at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine after studying biology at the University of California San Diego, he brought research experience with him. Quach, an aspiring anesthesiologist, examined how a specific protein traditionally known to play a role in the death of cells actually… Read More

    Jun. 20, 2025

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    Meet a Medical Scholar: Maddy Ball

    M3 Maddy Ball traveled to Barcelona, Spain, for a year-long research project By: Lexie Little Maddy Ball is no stranger to travel. Maddy Ball hikes all over the world. Her favorite trails in Tennessee include Fiery Gizzard and nearby Beaman Park. A native of Mill Valley, California, just outside of… Read More

    Jul. 11, 2022

  • William Quach

    Medical Scholars: William Quach explores a different approach

    by Lexie Little When William Quach (MD ’23) arrived at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine after studying biology at the University of California San Diego, he brought research experience with him. Quach, an aspiring anesthesiologist, examined how a specific protein traditionally known to play a role in the death… Read More

    Sep. 28, 2021