Each student in the PLME follows a distinctive path shaped by their passions, interests, and aspirations. Explore the stories of PLME students as they share why they chose PLME, the courses and experiences that have inspired them, their favorite spots on campus, what they're studying both inside and outside of medicine, their future goals as physician, and the many elements that make the PLME experience uniquely meaningful.
Program in Liberal Medical Education
Student Voices
The PLME journey is shaped by individual passions, academic exploration, and a shared commitment to the future of medicine
Student Voices
The PLME journey is shaped by individual passions, academic exploration, and a shared commitment to the future of medicine
Stephen is a senior concentrating in Linguistics at Brown. He is also pursuing a Certificate in Intercultural Competence in the Yoruba language.
Griffin is a mentor for The Adolescent Leadership Council (TALC), a program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital that guides teens with chronic illnesses through monthly meetings. He is also a member of PLME’s CHAP Child Health, and volunteers for the Tomorrow Fund and with child life services at Hasbro.
Tanvin is a sophomore in the PLME at Brown. PLME has given him the freedom to explore beyond medicine into entrepreneurship, math, and soon, Middle Eastern/Islamic History, while also taking medicine-focused pre-clerkship courses like Diagnostic Radiology at The Warren Alpert Medical School.
Henry is in the PLME Class of 2026 concentrating in neuroscience. At Brown, he is involved in neurosurgery research, DesignXHealth where he serves as treasurer and media chair, and club squash.
Deeya is a senior studying English/Nonfiction. Outside of academics, she runs the creative nonfiction journal on campus, plays on the women’s varsity golf team, represents the PLME on the Biomedical Alumni Association Board, and serves as the Senior President of the PLME Senate.
Alejandro is a junior double concentrating in Biochemistry and Philosophy from Edison, New Jersey. At Brown, he participates in medicine-based volunteer work through CHAP, research at Clinica Esperanza, and medical translating at RIFC.
Naomi is a public health concentration Departmental Undergraduate Group (DUG) leader and has worked as a student assistant at the Center for Global Health Equity.
Annie finds great fulfillment in sharing knowledge, whether as a teaching assistant for the Hispanic Studies Department, an instructor at The Wheeler School, or a tutor for local families and fellow PLME students.
Nathan is a sophomore leaning toward a concentration in Applied Mathematics-Biology. Growing up in Riverside, Rhode Island, he lived just four miles from Brown’s campus.
Joy is always going to The Branch Fellowship events. She volunteers with Brown Elementary Afterschool Mentoring (BEAM) at one of the local elementary schools.
Amie is a swimmer on Brown’s Varsity Swimming and Diving team. She also competes internationally as part of the Gambian National Team, so balancing athletics and academics has shaped much of her experience at Brown and within the PLME.
Jackie is passionate about making education more accessible and equitable for students at Brown and in the Providence community. She serves as a student representative on the College Curriculum Committee (CCC), a Math Teaching Assistant, and Treasurer for PLME’s Child Health Advocacy Program (CHAP).