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Research Fellow
Baylor College of Medicine
Dion Birhiray, an Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine and a third-year medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Business Administration. He has gained clinical and basic science research experience as a researcher at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, and the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Throughout his academic journey, Dion has been honored as an Nth Dimensions Summer Internship Scholar, HSS Medical Student Summer Research Fellow, Sarah Stewart Scholar, and Joy Phinizy William Scholar. His research contributions have likewise been recognized at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Dion is deeply committed to volunteering and engaging with his community. Throughout his academic career, he has taken on leadership roles across various organizations, serving as a member of the Student Council, participating in the GUSOM Student Government Association, and working as a Teaching Assistant for Gross Anatomy. His diverse background and unwavering dedication to service make him a well-rounded and exceptional future physician. He aspires to continue broadening his experiences and impact as he works toward his goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.