Samuel is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida on track to complete a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. He has a 3.9 GPA and has shown himself to be well rounded, with a particular affinity for molecular biology. He has conducted research for two years regarding prostate cancer under the leadership of Dr. Ratna Chakrabarti. He has shown his proficiency through receiving multiple undergraduate grants as well as winning the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. He has participated in volunteering for three years with a Children’s hospital, and in the local community doing outreach for those struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism. He has fulfilled leadership roles through being a teacher’s assistant for multiple classes as well as an officer for an organization on campus. He plans to attend medical school and pursue an MD. He hopes to attain a residency in internal medicine and possibly specialize in endocrinology.