Points of Blue Stories
Inspiration in Action

Browse our Points of Blue profiles of students and faculty for inspiration that showcases the diversity of U-M Medical School faculty and learners.

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Lindsay and Andrew Admon
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Lindsay Admon, MD, MSc, and Andrew Admon, MD, MPH, MS: Helping students discover their passions
Drs. Lindsay and Andew Admon met as students at University of Michigan Medical School and are now helping prepare future physicians for careers in medicine as faculty members.
 Hy Do holding a bottle of champaign up in celebration, wearing graduation attire
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Hy Do, PhD candidate: Learning life and science one step at a time
Hy Do is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
 Asra Ahmed
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Asra Ahmed, MD: Inspiring Excellence in Hematology Education
Dr. Asra Ahmed is a hematology educator who focuses on using creative teaching methods to enhance learning and retention, while mentoring trainees to have a lasting impact on their careers and patient care.
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Ian McCue, PhD candidate: Embracing collaboration in and out of the lab
Ian McCue is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
 Dr. David Stewart
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David Stewart, MD: Shaping the next generation of pediatricians
David Stewart, MD, is a leader in pediatric medical education, guiding future physicians through hands-on hospital training and advancing competency-based education in pediatric residency programs.
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Hitarthi Vyas, postdoctoral fellow, sharing fresh perspectives on cardiovascular health
Hitarthi Vyas completed her doctorate in Cardiovascular Biology from The M. S. University of Baroda in 2023 and now works as a postdoctoral fellow in the Emmer lab.
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Jessie Mei Dalman: Following Your Passions
Jessie Mei Dalman (she/her/hers) comes from Portola Valley, California and graduated from Stanford University in 2018.
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Adrianne Haggins, MD, MS: Developing communication skills
Adrianne Haggins, MD, MS, is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School.
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Sarah Hartley, MD, MHPE: Collaborating with the medical education community
Sarah Hartley, MD, MHPE, is a clinical professor of internal medicine and associate residency program director at the University of Michigan Medical School.
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Audrey DeSchryver: Exploring the impact of diet
Audrey DeSchryver is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Seeley Lab, Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases (M-SURE) Program
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Anjola Onadipe: Reflecting on the purpose of medicine
Anjola Onadipe graduated in 2019 from Minnesota State University, Mankato and came to Michigan to attend the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, during which time he developed a strong connection with the Michigan students community.
 Jasnoor working with AV equipment
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Jasnoor Singh: Remixing past and present
Jasnoor (he/him/his) lived in Canton, MI and graduated from University of Michigan College of Engineering ('21).
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Jennifer Baker, PhD Candidate: Running the PhD marathon
Jennifer Baker is a PhD Candidate in the Microbiology & Immunology Program.
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Lauren LaMonica, MPH: Gaining a global perspective
Lauren LaMonica (she/her/hers), MPH, is from Boston and graduated from the Yale School of Public Health ('19).
 Anita Valanju Shelgikar
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Anita Valanju Shelgikar, MD, MHPE: Training physicians of the future
Anita Valanju Shelgikar (she/her/hers), MD, MHPE, is a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School and the director of the sleep medicine fellowship at Michigan Medicine.
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Katie Emery, PhD Candidate: Staying intentional in and out of the lab
Katie Emery is a PhD Candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program.
 Dr. Paul Fine stands with four members of his hospital team.
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Paul Fine, MD: Healing through music and medicine
Paul Fine, MD, is a clinical associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency in internal medicine at Michigan Medicine. Here, he shares how he loves to help others, his passion for piano (make sure to check out his music!) and his advice for students.
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Jasmyne Jackson, MD, MBA: Connecting innovation and equity
Jasmyne Jackson, MD, MBA, is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow at Brown University and an Emergency Medicine Healthcare Leadership and Administration Fellow at Brown Emergency Medicine.
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