President

Graduation Year: 2025

Discipline: Medicine

Bio: I have been volunteering at the clinic since my first year of medical school. The most memorable experiences I have had at clinic involve the personal interactions with the patients. I thoroughly enjoy hearing about patients' lives and providing free, accessible care to those in need.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I plan to pursue a combined residency program in internal medicine and pediatrics, and I hope to work with underserved and rural communities.

President Emeritus

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2025

Bio: I have been volunteering at the clinic for all three years I have been attending the College of Medicine. Before being president, I acted as the treasurer to help raise funds, manage expenses, and ensure the clinic remains able to serve the patients. My favorite memory from the clinic was when we won our most recent and largest grant to create and establish a nutrition program. I felt as if we were finally recognized and awarded for all the hard work our team does to ensure comprehensive and holistic care to our patients. 

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Vice President

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I have been working at the clinic since my first semester of medical school. My favorite memory about the clinic is being apart of the follow-up care with patients that have returned over the course of my time working in the clinic. 

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I want to go into orthopedic surgery when I finish medical school. 

Clinic Manager Elect

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I've been volunteering with the SRFC since fall of 2022 and have been serving as Treasurer/SGA Liaison since January 2023! One of my favorite memories from the clinic was a time when I was helping with a patient education session about nutrition. The guys at the SA were so engaged and seemed to really enjoy and appreciate our discussion about nutrition decision and portion sizes!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Pediatrician

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2024

Bio: 

I have been volunteering at the clinic for over 2 years. My favorite memory would be overcoming my nerves as a first year med students to get to practice my one on one interactions with patients.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Pain Management Physician 

Discipline: OT/ PT

Graduation Year: 2024

Bio: I've been volunteering at the clinic since September 2022, and I've loved every minute of it. My favorite memories include joking with the patients and using what I've learned in class to help them regain function and feel better. 

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I'd like to work with children with developmental disabilities

Patient Education Coordinator

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio:

 I have been volunteering with SRFC since my first semester of medical school. My favorite memory at SRFC is forgetting how to measure blood pressure using an arm cuff during my first patient visit.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A pediatrician!

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2024

Bio: I started volunteering with the SRFC and the end of my M1 year when the clinic reopened after its temporary closure during the pandemic. Shortly after, I moved into my role as Project Coordinator and have served in this position for the last two years. I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to personally watch the clinic grow and expand as a direct result of the funds we have raised over the last two years. 

My favorite memory is from a fundraiser we hosted last year in my hometown, Huntsville, AL. Many alumni from the College of Medicine practice in Huntsville and it was great fun to share about our hopes and dreams for the clinic. This was our largest fundraising event last year and because of the generosity of our donors, we have been able to expand our services offered at our primary location, the Salvation Army Dauphin Way Lodge, and expand to two additional clinic locations. 

What do you want to be when you grow up?

OBGYN

Program Coordinator

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2025

Bio: I have been volunteering at the clinic since August of my M1 year and have been serving as patient education coordinator since December 2022. My favorite memory at the SRFC was the skin cancer prevention patient education session and screening in March. We were able to screen 19 patients for skin cancer under the guidance of a local dermatologist and kickstart a series of free skin cancer screenings for at-risk populations in Mobile

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Dermatologist/Mohs surgeon

Audiology Liaison

Discipline: Audiology

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I have been working at the SRFC for 2 years now! My favorite memory of the clinic was the hearing screening last year!

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I want to be a clinical audiologist and professor that specializes in electrophysiology and vestibular diagnostics!

Research Coordinator Elect

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I started working at the USA SRFC in the Fall of my first year of medical school. My favorite memory is helping plan the first annual SRFC 5K! I was able to paint posters and make flyers. It was really rewarding seeing all the work we put into the event come to life on race day!

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I want to be either an oncologist or a diagnostic radiologist with maybe a specialization in breast imaging. I've been volunteering with cancer patients since I was 13 and it's a really big passion of mine.

 Fundraising Coordinator Elect

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I have been volunteering at the SRFC since my first year in medical school. My favorite memory from the clinic was when one of the guys from the Salvation Army had a skin condition on his feet and he made us all start laughing because he was joking about having to show his feet to us. 

What do you want to do when you grow up?

When I grow up, the specialities I am currently interesting in possibly pursuing are Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Opthalmology. 

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: I have volunteered at SRFC since my first year of medical school. I really enjoy getting to use the skills that I have learned in a real clinical setting. 

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Cardiology

Fundraising Coordinator 

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2025

Bio:

I have been volunteering at the SRFC since my first year of medical school! I love the opportunity to participate in direct patient care and to hear the stories of those who come to the clinic. My favorite memories at the clinic have been from listening to patient's concerns and helping them live the life they want to lead by establishing good health habits.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I would love to be a Family Medicine Physician

Undergraduate Liaison

Graduation Year: 2024

Bio: 

I am currently a senior biomedical science major and I have been volunteering at the clinic since my freshman year. My favorite memory at the clinic was one of my first times volunteering when I got to learn how to take blood sugar and blood pressure. The medical students were so excited to teach us undergraduate volunteers. It was a really interesting immersion in medicine experience for me!

Secretary

Graduation Year: 2026

Bio: My favorite memory at the clinic was participating in the Patient Education session on Hepatitis. The patients were very interested about the topic and eager to learn more.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Radiology

Quality Improvement Coordinator Elect

Graduation Year: 2027

Bio: I have been lucky enough to serve at the clinic throughout my first year as a medical student! My favorite memories are the conversations I have had with patients. 

What do you want to do when you grow up?

In the future I would like to be an internal medicine physician

Community Health Worker

Discipline: Medicine

Graduation Year: 2024

Bio: 

HI! My name is Karla. I have a bachelors degree in social work from The University of Alabama and pursuing my Master’s in Health Promotion. I enjoy hanging with my best fur gal, Halle, nature walks, listening to music, & binge watching 911. I'm currently a Community Health Worker with USA College of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities. Basically I help point patients in the right direction of any resources that can help with their daily needs to reach their health goals. I'm fairly new to the clinic but a great memory I already have is during my tour of the clinic it resulted in me helping a patient on the spot and instantly I knew I couldn’t wait to join this awesome team and help more patients.

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

I'm in the Health Promotion Grad Program to support my efforts of Leadership in Clinical Community Health Work. I want to work with underserved communities.