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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Ansley Conchola
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Ansley Conchola, MD, PhD: Developing as a Physician Scientist and Mom
Ansley Conchola, MD, PhD, shares her experience in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Michigan.
 Margeaux Naughton
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Margeaux Anahid Naughton, MD: Creating Space for Shared Learning
Margeaux Anahid Naughton, MD, is one of the Assistant Program Directors for the Pediatrics Residency Program. Dr. Naughton is the May 2025 Featured Educator.
 Nicole wearing a lab coat standing in a laboratory
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Nicole Jerome, PhD candidate: Evolving from patient to cutting-edge cancer biologist
Nicole Jerome is a PhD Candidate in Cancer Biology.
 Kelly Beharry headshot
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Kelly Beharry, MD/MPP student: Transforming compassion into lasting change
University of Michigan medical student Kelly Beharry found her path at Michigan, where she is learning to become a physician and champion for child health equity and human rights.
 Mahnoor Gondal sitting on a sandy beach
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Mahnoor Gondal, PhD candidate: Advancing cancer immunology and fostering career skills in others
Mahnoor Gondal is a PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics.
 Jasdeep Kler stands in front of a waterfall
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Jasdeep Kler, MD/MPP student: Connecting public health and clinical experience
University of Michigan medical student Jasdeep Kler is pursuing a dual degree in Public Policy and hopes to combine his clinical experience with work in the policy space.
 Joanne standing in front of a research poster she created
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Joanne Constantin, Postdoc: Bridging the fields of public health and medicine
In this interview, Joanne answers questions about her work as a postdoctoral fellow in Health & Healthcare Research and the real-world impact it’s having.
 Dr. Fealy on beach
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Jessica Fealy, MD: Cultivating Compassion and Curiosity in Medical Education
As the Pediatrics Clerkship Director and an Associate Director of the Pediatrics Residency Prep Course, Dr. Fealy plays a key role in shaping future pediatricians.
 Medical student Devon Gingrich stands at the edge of a lake with fall foilage in the distance
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Devon Gingrich, MD student: Embracing vulnerability in medicine
University of Michigan medical student Devon Gingrich shares how a career change led her to explore the vulnerability of the medical field.
 Three women wearing winter coats and holding sheet music stand outside in downtown Ann Arbor in the evening
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Amanda Nwokeji, MD student: Leading the way through student organizations
First-year medical student Amanda Nwokeji shares her favorite part of the curriculum and how she's been able to pursue her passions by being involved with student organizations.
 Yiqun Wang at a local farm
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Yiqun Wang, PhD candidate: Giving back to the biomedical field through research
Hy Do is a PhD Candidate in the Bioinformatics Program.
 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.
 Ian in a dark laboratory looking at a computer screen that is displaying cells under a microscope
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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.
 Hitarthi sitting next to a fountain
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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.
 A group of people in a conference room in colorful costumes
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Jessie Mei Dalman, MD student: 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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