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The Pre-Medical Society at Cal Poly Humboldt
At Cal Poly Humboldt we have the unique opportunity of connecting students with primary and speciality care centers, where students gain greater insight into the healthcare scene in rural California. Here at Cal Poly Humboldt, students proudly run and organize the Pre-Medical Society. Together, students meet and host special guest speakers such as; local physicians, members of distinguished board of admission committees, and they share other valuable resources for Pre-Medical students at our campus. Other topics discussed include preparation for the MCAT exam, guidance on the application process, as-well as answering any questions you may have regarding the Pre-Med track. To get involved, email premed@humboldt.edu.
Below, we feature our administrative club leaders! Please take a moment to read about our amazing students and feel free to contact each member for any specific inquiry.
For more information, also follow us on our official instagram page @calpolyhumboldtpremed. Here, we promote our club flyers and other important pre-med information for all students at Cal Poly Humboldt!
Please contact our club advisor Dr. Zhong at jz15@humboldt.edu for more information as-well!
Brodie Lyons is a student in the Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Cal Poly Humboldt. He is majoring in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular emphasis, and is also majoring in Biochemistry. In addition to his two majors, he is minoring in Native American Studies. Brodie is pursuing his goal of becoming a physician and would like to return to practice medicine in Humboldt county. In addition to serving as your President, Brodie is the Student Representative on the Cal Poly Humboldt Health Taskforce, and is a research student in Dr. Amy Sprowles laboratory currently studying the expression of stem cells in gray whales. Outside of school, Brodie is an avid weightlifter, enjoys nearly all sports (football, basketball, baseball, bowling, racing, and more), and enjoys engaging with prospective students in the region looking to pursue a medical career. For Brodie, his greatest joy is being able to begin connecting prospective students interested in medicine to the local providers and opportunities in medicine that Humboldt County has to offer pre-med students.
Contact me at bl193@humboldt.edu.
My name is Quigley. I am a Cellular Molecule Biology major minoring in chemistry currently in my fourth year at Cal Poly Humboldt. I am the standing vice president of the premed club, do research on campus, work in the learning center as an office team leader in the SI program, and enjoy volunteering in the community. I am currently in the process of getting my EMT certification and hope to work in emergency medicine for a year after getting my undergraduate degree. My long term medical goals are always evolving but revolve around serving rural underserved communities.
Contact me at qde1@humboldt.edu.
My name is Maren, and I am a senior graduating in Spring 2025 with a degree in cellular and molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. I am the current secretary of the Pre-Medical Society. I am interested in attending medical school to become a forensic pathologist, working as a medical examiner performing autopsies. It has been my dream job since I was a child! I am a current volunteer at the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office working on local autopsies, as well as a member of the Cal Poly Humboldt Cadaver Prosection team. I hope our pre-medical society inspires you to pursue your wildest dreams!
Contact me at mjd114@humboldt.edu.
An Arcata native, Skylar Dean was recruited to UCSC to play soccer, earning a BA in Economics. After graduating, Skylar built a successful career as a strategist for Fortune 1000 companies at advertising agencies in the LA area, ultimately becoming Marketing Director at a 50+ person firm. Returning to Humboldt, Skylar earned an MBA with a 4.0 from CalPoly Humboldt and launched a strategy and analytics consulting business. After a personal injury, Skylar became inspired to transition into healthcare; Skylar is completing prerequisites while volunteering at Mad River ER, serving as Treasurer of the CalPoly Humboldt Pre-Medical Society, and shadowing physicians through the prestigious CPH Summer Internship Program. Skylar aims to matriculate into an anesthesiology program in the Fall of 2025.
Contact me at scd54@humboldt.edu.
