Meet Our Prospective Student Representatives
Our Prospective Student Representatives are current medical students who play an integral role in a variety of admissions activities and events.
Before interview day, they set up a virtual pre-interview meet and greet, where students meet with applicants the night before the interview to provide insight into their personal experiences at CU School of Medicine.
On interview day, the Pro-Reps participate in our student panel, which is a question and answer session for all applicants. Our Pro-Reps also lead Campus Tours, showing applicants lecture halls, small group sessions classrooms, hospitals and other important locations on campus.
Patrick Zimmerman
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Patrick He/They
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Undergraduate School: University of Puget Sound
Degree: BS in Physics and Mathematics, 2019
Random Fact: I won a Grammy in high school -- no lies ;-)
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Ving Tsun Kung Fu, baking sourdough bread, petting my cats, playing video games, singing/playing music. Also obsessed with dogs with short spine syndrome (Check out @frogqueenivy on IG. She does not disappoint)
Email: patrick.zimmerman@cuanschutz.edu
YooJin Yoon
Preferred Name/Pronouns: YooJin She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Undergraduate School: Tufts University
Degree: BS in Biology and Community Health, 2019
Random Fact: I was the state champion in Connecticut for women’s singles badminton in 2014-2015!
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: I enjoy exploring new places, eating delicious food, hiking, painting, making ceramics, and am currently obsessed with pilates as a form of working out!
Email: yoojin.yoon@cuanschutz.edu
Tyler Benjamin
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Tyler “Benji” Benjamin He/Him/His
Hometown: Manchester, Tennessee
Undergraduate School: Auburn University
Degree: BME, Music Education, 2006 MM, Euphonium Performance, 2010, University of Colorado
Random Fact: I recently found my birth parents through an online genetic testing site. Turns out my birth father is a doctor.
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Running, Climbing, Poker, League of Legends, Harry Potter, Board Games
Brandon Bellen
Preferred Name: Brandon He/Him/His
Hometown: La Porte, Indiana
Undergraduate School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Degree: BS in Biochemistry, 2021
Random Fact: I have a phobia of ladybugs
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Volleyball (indoor, beach, grass), watching sports, being outdoors, cooking, singing
Hillary Ta
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Hillary She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, Santa Barbara
Degree: BS in Biology, 2019
Random Fact: I’ve played NBA 2k with Kobe Bryant
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Cooking, sunsets, and crime shows
Email: hillary.ta@cuanschutz.edu
Andy Ascencio
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Andy He/Him/His
Hometown: Chatsworth, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Degree: BS in Biology, 2016
Random Fact: I did not cry when I was born
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Watching NBA basketball (especially the Lakers), bike riding, getting drinks with friends, binge-watching House and The Office
Email: andy.ascencio@cuanschutz.edu
Katharine Lewis
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Katie She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
Undergraduate School: Xavier University
Degree: Biology, 2019
Random Fact: I have dual citizenship with the UK
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Rock Climbing, Skiing, Dog Rescue, Hiking, Camping, Cooking, Travel
Nicholas Felan
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Nick He/Him/His
Hometown: Highland Village, Texas
Undergraduate School: Lawrence University
Degree: BA in Biology and Biochemistry, 2019
Random Fact: I left home at the age of 17 to play junior hockey!
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Hockey, all things triathlon, most sports, all outdoor activities, photography, coffee, wine, video games, a good TV show, and, of course, spending time with my husky named Bjorn!
KC Hummer
Preferred Name/Pronouns: KC She/They
Hometown: Milwaukie, Oregon
Undergraduate School: Oregon State University
Degree: BS in Botany, 2013; BS in Biology, 2013
Random Fact: I spend 2-3 months a year living in a tent
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Plants, roller derby, platypus/science facts
Email: caitlyn.hummer@cuanschutz.edu
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