Acceptances in 2016-2017

For over ten years, Xavier has been a leader nationally in placing African-American students into medical school. And, Xavier continues to do well as evidenced by the fact that 81 Xavier students have been accepted into medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, podiatry, etc. school for entry in the fall of 2017. Congratulations to the following students who have reported acceptances to the Premedical Office for entry in 2017 (updated 4/5/18)…

• Nkemdi Agwaramgbo (Lusher Charter High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into LSU-New Orleans, University of South Alabama (SouthMed Prep Scholars Program), and Meharry Medical Schools
• Alexander P. Athanase (St. Peter and Paul High, St. Thomas, VI) has been accepted into University of Medicine and Health Sciences-St. Kitts
• Chiamaka T. Azogini (Houston High, Collierville, TN) has been accepted into University of Rochester School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Lauren A. Baron (Kennesaw Mountain High, Marietta, GA) has been accepted into Howard University College of Medicine
• Garrett M. Black (China Springs High, Waco, TX) has been accepted into St. Louis University, Uniformed Services University, and Ross University Medical Schools
• Briana E. Bell (Hosana Christian Academy, Baton Rouge, LA) has been accepted into Des Moines University, Temple University, and Kent State University Podiatry Schools
• Hakeem A. Brooks (St. Amant High, Sorrento, LA) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College
• Cornita L. Cannon (Belleville High East, Fairview Heights, IL) has been accepted into St. Louis University School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Princess R. Carter (William L. Sayre High, Philadelphia, PA) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University MEDPREP
• Jodi S. Chatters (St. Louis Catholic High, Lake Charles, LA) has been accepted into LSU-New Orleans School of Medicine
• Constance A. Christian (Lovejoy High, Jonesboro, GA) has been accepted into Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus
• Rebekah L. Covington (Leavenworth High, Leavenworth, KS) has been accepted into Ross University School of Medicine
• Nichelle A. Cox (Bonita High, Pomona, CA) has been accepted into Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science (M.S. Biomedical Sciences)
• Alexandria Craig (Haynes Academy, LaPlace, LA) has been accepted into Mississippi College (M.S. Medical Sciences) and LSU-Shreveport (M.S. Biological Sciences)
• Tyler Dang (Archbishop Shaw High, Harvey, LA) has been accepted into University of Houston College of Optometry
• Brice L. Dean (Independent School, Wichita, KS) has been accepted into University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Huy Do (Jesuit High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into LSU Shreveport School of Medicine
• Jasmine D. Douglas (Caddo Parish Magnet High, Shreveport, LA) has been accepted into St. Louis University School of Medicine
• Carey Ford (Woodlawn High, Baton Rouge, LA) has been accepted into Meharry, LSU-Shreveport, Marshall University, and Howard University Medical Schools
• Alayna J. Freeman (McIntosh High, Peachtree City, GA) has been accepted into Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus, Medical College of Georgia, Uniformed Services University, and Meharry Medical Schools
• Quentin M. Guillory (Washington-Marion Magnet, Lake Charles, LA) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Full-Tuition Scholarship)
• Brittany D. Hardy (Alfred M. Barbe High, Lake Charles, LA) has been accepted into Ross University School of Medicine
• Moamen M. Ismail (Grace King High, Metairie, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine (PhD/MD Fast Track Program)
• Marcus B. Jackson (Eastside High, Covington, GA) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College (M.S. Public Health)
• Nia A. James (Bishop Moore High, Longwood, FL) has been accepted into Meharry and University of Pittsburgh Medical Schools
• Briana M. Jarrett (Alief Taylor High, Houston, TX) has been accepted into Morehouse School of Medicine
• Tylia M. Johnson (Legacy High, Las Vegas, NV) has been accepted into University of Rochester School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Brianne N. Jones (Cabrini High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine (M.S. Biomedical Sciences) and Tulane University School of Medicine (M.S. Medical Genetics and Genomics)
• Leslie R. Jones (Central High, Memphis, TN) has been accepted into Southern College of Optometry and University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry
• Paige R. Jones (White Station High, Memphis, TN) has been accepted into Meharry, University of Tennessee, and University of Arkansas Medical Schools
• Kim-Nhung T. Kha (L.W. Higgins High, Marrero, LA) has been accepted into University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
• Kevin K. Lam (Haynes Academy, Kenner, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine (Early Acceptance Program), LSU-Shreveport, Alabama Osteopathic, and Edward Via Osteopathic Medical Schools
• Kortney LaMark (Helen Cox High, Harvey, LA) has been accepted into Creighton University School of Pharmacy
• David P. Le (Benjamin Franklin High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University (Early Acceptance Program) and LSU New Orleans Medical Schools
• Alethia I. Love (Kenwood Academy, Chicago, IL) has been accepted into Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• LeaAnn A. Love (School of Science and Engineering at Ewell Townview Magnet, Dallas, TX) has been accepted into Ross University, American University of Antigua, and Saba University Medical Schools
• Jawn A. Manning (Rosati Kain High, Florissant, MO) has been accepted into Tulane University (M.S. Medical Genetics and Genomics)
• Taylor P. McClelland (Mississippi Math & Science High, Gulfport, MS) has been accepted into Howard, St. Louis University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Samford University, McWhorter, Belmont University, and Creighton University Pharmacy Schools
• Kyshari D. McCullough (Naperville Central High, Naperville, IL) has been accepted into Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Veronica C. Miles (Amarillo High, Amarillo, TX) has been accepted into Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (M.S. Bioethics)
• Renee' J. Miller (Hahnville High, Luling, LA) has been accepted into University of Rochester School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Raven S. Moore (Columbus High, Columbus, MS) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
• David J. Nathan (W. P. Davidson High, Mobile, AL) has been accepted into Charles Drew University (M.S. Biomedical Science), William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine (M.S. Biomedical Sciences), and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus (M.S. Biomedical Sciences)
• Anthony C. Nguyen (New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into LSU-New Orleans School of Medicine
• Christian L. Nguyen (Archbishop Shaw High, Harvey, LA) has been accepted into LSU and Case Western Reserve University Dental Schools
• Gabrielle K. Nguyen (St. Mary's Dominican High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into LSU and Touro-New York Dental Schools
• Hoang Michael Nguyen (Benjamin Franklin High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into LSU-New Orleans School of Medicine
• Kathy H. Nguyen (Oak Forest Academy, Amite, LA) has been accepted into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dentistry and University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
• Emeka K. Nwoke (Mount De Sales Academy, Macon, GA) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College
• Onome O. Oboh (Faith Baptist School, Tarzana, CA) has been accepted into Michigan State University College of Medicine
• Sheila C. Okere (Central High, Macon, GA) has been accepted into Ohio State University College of Medicine
• Victoria G. Phillips (Harding Academy, Memphis, TN) has been accepted into University of Tennessee and St. Louis University Medical Schools
• Justin Poplar (St. Augustine High, New Orleans LA) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine (M.S. Molecular Science)
• Liautaud Prophete (Modesto Christian High, Los Banos, CA) has been accepted into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn, and Ross University School of Medicine
• Michael A. Pugh II (West Campus High, Sacramento, CA) has been accepted into Charles R. Drew University, Loyola University Chicago, and Mercer University-Atlanta Campus Public Health Schools
• Genesis M. Ricard (Warren Easton High, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine (Early Acceptance Program)
• Alexis D. Richards (Westmoore High, Moore, OK) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine
• Darian W. Roberson (Alfred M. Barbe High, Lake Charles, LA) has been accepted into University of Rochester School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Autumn L. Saizan (Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into University of Rochester School of Medicine (Early Assurance Program)
• Alinna J. Sam (New Iberia Senior High, New Iberia, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University (Early Acceptance Program), University of Missouri (Full-Tuition Scholarship), University of South Alabama, and LSU-Shreveport Medical Schools
• Taylor C. Sanders (Homewood Flossmoor High, Homewood, IL) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University, Meharry, Howard, LSU-New Orleans, and Morehouse Medical Schools
• Jeremey N. Shropshire (Hammond High Magnet, Hammond, LA) has been accepted into Rutgers University (M.S. Biomedical Science) and Columbia University (M.S. Bioethics)
• Alison M. Smith (Huntington High, Minden, LA) has been accepted into Ross University School of Medicine
• Anna M. Smith (Warren Easton High, Metairie, LA) has been accepted into Tulane University School of Medicine (M.S. Molecular & Cellular Pathobiology)
• Kayla J. Street (Murphy High, Mobile, AL) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and Tulane University School of Medicine (Early Acceptance Program)
• Roman P. Tate (Nation Ford High, Fort Mill, SC) has been accepted into Medical University of South Carolina
• Breanna R. Thomas (Alfred M. Barbe High, Lake Charles, LA) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University MEDPREP
• Denisia N. Thomas (Jonesboro High, McDonough GA) has been accepted into University of Alabama at Birmingham (M.S. Biomedical and Health Sciences)
• Jasmine L. Thompson (South Pike High, Osyka, MS) has been accepted into Meharry Medical College
• Nancy K. Tran (New Orleans, LA) has been accepted into Wayne State University and LSU-New Orleans Medical Schools
• Jason E. Tucker II (Saint Paul's School, Randallstown, MD) has been accepted into Morehouse School of Medicine
• Ashley N. Vu (St. Mary's Dominican High, Harvey, LA) has been accepted into LSU School of Dentistry
• Quang D. Vu (Higgins High, Marrero, LA) has been accepted into LSU and Midwestern University Dental Schools
• Jayda Watkins (Whitefish Bay High, Milwaukee, WI) has been accepted into Medical College of Wisconsin
• Jayla B. Watkins (Whitefish Bay High, Milwaukee, WI) has been accepted into Medical College of Wisconsin
• Kendale D. Watson (Morgan City High, Morgan City, LA) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University MEDPREP
• Julius Wells (Cardinal Ritter College Prep, St. Louis, MO) has been accepted into Meharry, University of Louisville, and Howard University Medical Schools
• Chinue F. Wilford (Walter Payton Prep High, Chicago, IL) has been accepted into Southern Illinois University MEDPREP
• Bruana D. Williams (Caddo Parish Magnet High, Shreveport, LA) has been accepted into LSU-Shreveport Health Science Center (Master of Public Health)
• Tammar Williams (Little Rock, AR) has been accepted into LSU-New Orleans, Howard University, and University of Tennessee Medical Schools
• Michaela R. Wiseman (Cathedral High, Indianapolis, IN) has been accepted into Meharry and University of Detroit Mercy Dental Schools

NOTE: According to data made available by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), a total of 154 applicants who attended Xavier submitted applications to allopathic medical schools via the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) for entry in 2017. Of those applicants, 54 were accepted into medical school. The acceptance list above only includes the names of students who granted Premedical Office personnel permission to publicize their information. National applicant and matriculant data from the AAMC are available here.