NCMS is excited to welcome the 2027 Advocacy in Medicine Student Fellowship cohort! This year’s class brings together medical and PA students from across North Carolina who are passionate about healthcare policy and making a difference for their future patients and profession.

Throughout the fellowship, students will gain hands-on advocacy experience, learn about North Carolina’s legislative process, and connect with legislators and leaders in organized medicine. Fellows will also participate in the NCMS Legislative Reception and White Coat Day, giving them opportunities to put their advocacy skills into action.

Meet the 2027 Fellows

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Asiya Ahmed
  • Kaitlyn Brittingham
  • Michaela Brown
  • Christina Colon-Sanchez
  • Brendan Di Cerbo
  • Zachary Gushanas
  • Christian Long
  • Janavi Mehta
  • Lacey-Ann Reynolds
  • Nathan Walton

Campbell University – PA Program

  • Cheyenne Beaudette
  • Gracie Hirota

East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine

  • Ash Beach
  • Alex Bean
  • Rachana Charla
  • Heather Simons

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  • Courtney Canter
  • Cassandra Fitzgerald
  • Yang Lee
  • Shernice Martin
  • Kamryn Mills
  • Nyima Sabally
  • Layan Shahrour
  • Parker Skubiz
  • Jennifer Te Vazquez

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  • Fadilah Farrin

Duke University School of Medicine

  • Alexandra Damron
  • Monique Vilme

Advocacy shouldn’t wait until after medical training. Through this fellowship, NCMS is investing in the next generation of physician and PA advocates who will help shape the future of healthcare in North Carolina.

We look forward to kicking off the program in February and working with this outstanding group of future healthcare leaders!