Student Ambassadors

Dylan Trama

Class: Class of 2027

From: Los Alamitos, California

Undergraduate: CSULB – Molecular Cell Bio and Physiology

About Me: My passion for medicine began after my first year of college while volunteering at a Level II trauma center, where I discovered my drive to mentor and lead within a team. Since then, I have consistently pursued mentorship roles and developed a strong interest in academic medicine, inspired by my love for teaching and supporting others. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing and coaching volleyball—I coached for two years and competed in an adult city league during medical school, winning first place in one season.

Specialties of Interest:

• Emergency Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN

Ben Hunthausen

Class: Class of 2027

From: Helena, MT

Undergraduate: Montana State University

About Me: Big outdoor guy! Love to ski, mountain bike, hike—you name it! In my other free time I enjoy writing music, playing the guitar, and working on my pilot’s license.

Specialties of Interest:

• PM&R
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine

Jessica Jagelski

Class: Class of 2027

From: Ontario, OR

Undergraduate: Creighton University – Biology Major

About Me: My favorite thing to do in Meridian is go swing dancing! I also love the outdoors and spend time fishing, hiking, mushroom and berry foraging, hunting, and skiing. Recently, I’ve been hosting a lot of board game nights—favorites include Ticket to Ride, Wyrmspan, and Catan!

Specialties of Interest:

• Internal Medicine and its subspecialties (rheumatology, pulmonology, etc.)

Luke Myers

Class: Class of 2027

From: Idaho Falls, ID

Undergraduate: Brigham Young University – Provo; Physiology and Developmental Biology

About Me: I love gardening and getting outside, and I’m also a highly competitive person (at least when I feel like I have a shot at winning). When I’m not doing school, you can usually find me playing games and sports with family and friends, out shopping for something I probably don’t need, or working out at the gym.

Specialties of Interest:

• Family Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Nephrology

Isabelle Bergonia

Class: Class of 2028

From: Menlo Park, CA / Tampa, FL / Muscat, Oman

Undergraduate: B.S. in Biological Health Sciences – University of South Florida, Tampa

Graduate: Master of Public Health – George Washington University

About Me: I am a first-generation Filipino immigrant who was born & raised in Oman. I spend my free time going to dance classes, live music events, and adventures with my husband & 2 dogs. I also love to cook, bake, and eat!

Specialties of Interest:

• Emergency Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics

Chase Blazzard

Class: Class of 2028

From: Troy, Idaho

Undergraduate: Brigham Young University – Exercise Science, minor in Gerontology

About Me: While most of my free time is spent with my wife and two children, I love to watch and play football, build sandcastles, and add to my model car collection. I am a self-proclaimed arbrophile (I love being around the trees, there is so much to learn from them!). A couple fun facts about me: I served a church mission to French Polynesia where I learned to speak both French and Tahitian, and I also won the Idaho state title in the 400 m dash in 2016.

Specialties of Interest:

• Rural Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Renae Breidenbach

Class: Class of 2028

From: Frenchtown, Montana

Undergraduate: University of Montana – Bachelor’s in Psychology; The George Washington University – Associate’s in Health Science Laboratory Technology

About Me: I am an Army veteran who simply loves her cats and plants! You can catch me crocheting during class or out taking pictures of the landscape and wildlife (and my cats who go on adventures with me). I am a huge advocate for taking care of yourself and finding balance between school and life, as we can best help others when we take care of ourselves!

Specialties of Interest:

• Anesthesiology
• Internal Medicine
• Osteopathic Neuromuscular Medicine

Ryan Bugsch

Class: Class of 2028

From: Palmdale, CA

Undergraduate: UC Davis – Neuroscience

About Me: Hey everyone! My name is Ryan and I am from Palmdale, CA., just about 40 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. When not in school, I love to try to stay active with rock climbing or pickleball. I love and follow anything sports: basketball, football, baseball, hockey, formula one, you name it. I also really enjoy cooking and playing video games whenever I get the chance.

Specialties of Interest:

• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery

Kaysen Christensen

Class: Class of 2028

From: Preston, Idaho

Undergraduate: Idaho State University – Biomedical Sciences

About Me: My name is Kaysen and I am from southern Idaho. My hobbies include playing guitar, working with my dogs, and outdoor activities.

Specialties of Interest:

• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Sports Medicine

Emily Curtis

Class: Class of 2028

From: Boston, Massachusetts

Undergraduate: University of Maryland – Major in Psychology and Neuroscience

Graduate/Post-Bacc: Northeastern University – Pre-medical Studies

About Me: When I’m not studying you can catch me reading a book snuggled up on the couch with my dog. There’s also a chance that if the snow is good in the mountains, I might be up skiing at Bogus Basin. I’ve tried to create a lot of balance for myself in medical school!

Specialties of Interest:

• Neurology
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology

Avery Erickson

Class: Class of 2028

From: Flower Mound, TX

Undergraduate: College of Saint Benedict – Major in Human Nutrition

Graduate: Viterbo University

About Me: Fun fact: I am a career changer! I worked as a registered dietitian at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and I absolutely loved my job! I love traveling, trying new restaurants (love a good patio!), hiking, and camping.

Specialties of Interest:

• Neurosurgery
• General Surgery
• Pulmonology/Critical Care

Elaina Galaviz

Class: Class of 2028

From: Vancouver, WA

Undergraduate: Oregon State University – Biology

Graduate/Post-Bacc: Portland State University – Post-Bacc

About Me: I like to think of myself as laidback, silly, and genuine. I enjoy reading romantasy, spin cycling at CycleBar, weightlifting, painting cards for any occasion, watching anime, going for walks, and cooking with my fiancé. I played rugby in college, I love house and electronica music, and I am probably busy planning some type of event.

Specialties of Interest:

• Family Medicine

Tyler Haskell

Class: Class of 2028

From: Smithfield, Utah

Undergraduate: Utah Tech University – Biomedical Science

About Me: My greatest joys in life are my wife, my baby, and spending time outdoors. I love to ski, backpack, fish, and I’ve recently been getting into hunting. I was inspired to become a physician by witnessing the impact my parents had on our community and family as nurses.

Specialties of Interest:

• Rural Emergency Medicine
• Rural Family Medicine

Cara Quie

Class: Class of 2028

From: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Undergraduate: Bethel University – Bachelor’s of Nursing

About Me: I love being outside and am most often spending my time road or trail running in the Summer, or cross country skiing in the Winter! I enjoy getting involved in local politics and advocacy opportunities, and I love vegetarian cooking!

Specialties of Interest:

• OB/GYN
• Family Medicine (full scope)
• Emergency Medicine

Katie Rynearson

Class: Class of 2028

From: Austin, TX

Undergraduate: Southwestern University – BS Education

Graduate: University of Texas at Austin – Masters in Nursing

About Me: Hi, I am Katie! I used to be an elementary school teacher and then became a nurse. Now I am here at ICOM and I love it! I really enjoy being outside, whether I am walking along the Greenbelt or sitting on a patio, so Boise is perfect for me! I love the outdoors and was even voted “Miss Fish and Wildlife” at summer camp when I was 9 years old. When I am not studying, I enjoy finding new restaurants in the area so let me know if you would like recommendations!

Specialties of Interest:

• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine

Abby Sorapuru

Class: Class of 2028

From: Falcon, Colorado

Undergraduate: Colorado State University – Biomedical Sciences

About Me: When I’m not in school, I love my grandma hobbies: crocheting, reading, gardening, and trying different coffee shops around town. I also love going to the movies, I see an average of 55 new movies every year in theaters and the Oscars are basically my Super Bowl.

Specialties of Interest:

• OB-GYN
• Family Medicine

Kayla Wayman

Class: Class of 2028

From: Maple Grove, Minnesota

Undergraduate: University of Minnesota – Human Physiology

About Me: I am a student tutor, participate in many student clubs, and enjoy finding ways to make studying fun. I love spending time with my fiancee and my friends going out to eat and just relaxing.

Specialties of Interest:

• Anesthesia
• Interventional Pain