Keaton Karlinsey
MD/PhD Government: President
Clinical Interests: Undecided
Research Interest: Immunology, metabolic disease
Hobbies: Camping, soccer, runner, skiing, reading
What do I like about UConn: Both the faculty and other students feel invested in helping me succeed. I work in a very collaborative environment where I know I can ask anyone for help, and I am happy to help others as well. I enjoy living in an affordable area with close access to NYC/Boston, mountains, and the coast.
Sadik Karma
MD/PhD Government: Vice President
Clinical Interests: Psychiatry, potentially urology: gender affirming care
Research Interest: Development, mental health
Hobbies: Reading, playing video games, TV, and coloring if the mood is right!
What do I like about UConn: Sense of community is the thing I appreciate the most about UConn. Everyone here is so nice, and I feel like I’ve made lifelong friends in the short time I’ve been here. I also enjoy UConn’s emphasis on practical training and patient interaction because I believe that will make me a better physician in the future.
Justin King
MD/PhD Government: Annual MD/PhD Retreat Director
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic surgery
Research Interest: Regenerative medicine, pain management
Hobbies: Skiing, running, basketball, tennis
What do I like about UConn: I chose UConn because of its first-class research environment, such as our partnership with the Jackson Laboratory and the Musculoskeletal Institute. Similarly, the clinical training at UConn is highly regarded, so I knew I could gain the skills necessary to become an excellent clinician. I also like how we are within driving distance to both NYC and the mountains. I enjoy being able to easily visit the city or go to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont for hiking and skiing.
Isha Walawalkar
MD/PhD Government: Public Relations
Clinical Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, OB/Gyn
Research Interest: Post-transcriptional regulation of transcription in developmental processes (RNA and developmental biology)
Hobbies: Analog/digital photography, trying new cuisines, hiking, visiting coffee shops
What do I like about UConn: UConn fosters a sense of community and collaboration that brings about good science (research faculty implementing cutting-edge techniques and investigating ‘hot’ topics in their respective fields), and good medicine. Also, Farmington is filled with trees, which I love, and it is not far from home.