Meet Our College of Health Sciences Students
Owen - Perfusion Technologist Student Channels Isaac Newton, Name-Drops Fig Newtons
Owen McKinley is earning his master’s in cardiovascular perfusion – and pursuing his passion for statistics at the same time.
Laura - Listening to Her Dream
Doctor of Audiology student Laura Rios always had a passion for health care. Now the DACA program is making it possible for her to pursue her dream career.
Kellye - South Side Nourishes an Appetite for Clinical Nutrition
Life events have provided Kellye Walters-Warren with more than enough food for thought. Now her focus is on food for health, through the master’s in clinical nutrition program at Rush.
Rashidi - Safe and Sound
Rashidi Kitete, who fled war in Congo as a child, is now on his way to a career in health care imaging technology—with a bachelor’s degree in vascular ultrasound from Rush, and a message of hope and perseverance.
Sarah - A Natural-Born Occupational Therapist
Sarah Pyle is working towards a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the same place where she was born: Rush! Learn how Pyle’s passion for swimming impacted her academic career and may influence her future work.
Olivia - Blazing a Trail to Health Equity
Olivia Velasquez is on her way to a second degree from Rush University. After completing a master’s degree in health systems management, Velasquez hopes to work her way towards a health care leadership position.
Richard - Singing the Praises of Physician Assistants
Richard Hansen chose Rush’s physician assistant studies program because of Rush’s academic reputation, inclusive community and location.Carly - Speech-Language Pathology Student Profile
Carly Blodgett provides a glimpse into what it’s like to be a speech-language pathology student at Rush.
Beth - Stepping Back to Move Forward
Beth Markos took her time after receiving an undergraduate degree to figure out her long-term career goals. This introspection led her to Rush’s respiratory care program.
Daniel - In Pursuit of the Complete Package
Daniel Enger started in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps before pursing a master’s degree in health systems management at Rush.