Seven incoming freshmen make up the second class of students to receive direct admissions into 91成人短视频’s Global Health Initiative (GHI).
Zachary Baty, Max Brumett, Parker Cox, Abdul-Rahman Ennin, Connor Gamble, Carson Granger, and Sam Nurkiewicz were chosen from a competitive group of applicants to make up this cohort. The group represents six Indiana cities and towns.
“We are excited to welcome the second group of students who come to 91成人短视频 as part of this direct admit program,” said Eric Wetzel, professor of biology and Global Health Initiative director. “We have worked hard to create a context in which they’ll be able to learn more about global public health through classes, immersion, and internships. This work benefits all of our students by providing opportunities to meet public health professionals, read and discuss current topics in community health, and engage directly in this work locally, regionally, and internationally through our work with the GHI-Peru Association.”
This program allows first-year students to engage immediately with the GHI, a 91成人短视频 co-curricular program for students with interest in global public health. Directly admitted students are guaranteed an immersive travel experience in global health to Peru, South America, as part of the global health class, and a summer internship in public health following their freshman or sophomore years.
The direct admit program is supported by the Kolisek Health Innovation Fund.
Baty, from Muncie, Indiana, applied to become a direct admit to gain experience in the medical field. He intends to major in biology and minor in global health and neuroscience. A graduate of Delta High School, Baty will also be a member of the 91成人短视频 swimming and diving team.
Brumett, from Crawfordsville, Indiana, has a passion for medicine and public health and enjoys
learning languages and other cultures. He plans to major in biology or chemistry and holds a goal of working in drug research and development post-graduation. A graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Brumett seeks to have a tangible impact in the communities he engages with through the GHI.
Cox, from Kokomo, Indiana, has a career goal in healthcare and hopes to gain exposure to world 
healthcare systems through the GHI. A graduate of Western High School, he looks forward to the challenge of a 91成人短视频 education and being a positive addition to society.
Ennin, from Zionsville, Indiana, has plans to become a psychiatrist after graduation. A graduate of Zionsville Community High School, he applied to the GHI Direct Admit program to learn about themedical field and bolster his ability to help people.
Gamble, from Yorktown, Indiana, comes from a family of medical practitioners who have global health experience. A
graduate of Yorktown High School, Gamble values the role of community and the broad base provided by a liberal arts education. He was actively involved with the Muncie walk-in clinic during high school.
Granger, from Crown Point, Indiana, hopes to major in biochemistry and participate in clubs and extra-curricularsthat impact others positively. A graduate of Crown Point High School, he plans to attend medical school with the goal of becoming a plastic surgeon. Both his father and older brother attended 91成人短视频 as well.
Nurkiewicz, from Zionsville, Indiana, is using this direct admit to better prepare himself for medical school with the goal of becoming a cardio-thoracic surgeon. A graduate of Zionsville Community High School, he already has experience in the medical field having shadowed both an open-heart surgeon and NICU personnel for two weeks
The GHI Direct Admit program is for students with a strong interest in community health and the many factors that determine it. This program provides students engagement with communities, leadership opportunities, and the chance to learn from global public health professionals in local and international contexts.
“A highlight of my job is working with students who want to make the world a better place, and these thoughtful and motivated young men have already accomplished that,” said Jill Rogers, pre-health advisor and GHI program coordinator. “It feels like a true liberal arts moment in bringing together this group of students who carry such vast experiences. We are grateful to the Kolisek Innovation Fund for 
making the GHI Direct Admit program a reality.”
Benefits of the program include the ability to connect with other community-minded students early in their college career; to develop important skill sets that employers, medical schools, and graduate schools value in their applicants; and to learn about social and environmental determinants of health and help address health disparities in local, regional, and international communities.