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Caitlyn Sams

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Bio

My name is Caitlyn Sams, and I am an incoming medical student at Weill Cornell Medicine with passions in oncology, integrative medicine, and environmental sustainability. These interests have led me to a wide range of meaningful experiences, including serving as a Fulbright grantee in Kingston, Jamaica in 2025 where I researched the use of herbal medicine alongside cancer therapies. Through my education and experiences, I hope to become a physician who provides compassionate, patient-centered care that is both evidence-based and culturally meaningful to the individuals I serve.

Education

Weill Cornell Medical College

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2026 - 2026

Cornell University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Sustainability Studies
    • Chemistry
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Chemistry
    • Sustainability Studies
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Become a physician-scientist dedicated to improving the lives of patients battling cancer

    • Teacher's Assistant

      Cornell University Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Course
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Medical Scribe

      ScribeAmerica, Cayuga Medical Center Emergency Department
      2023 – 20252 years
    • Medical Assistant

      Twin Peaks Dermatology
      2025 – 2025

    Sports

    Soccer

    Varsity
    2014 – 202612 years

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2014 – 202612 years

    Research

    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Cornell University — Research Assistant
      2025 – 2025
    • Medicine

      Fulbright U.S. Student Program, University of the West Indies — Fulbright Researcher
      2025 – Present
    • Medicine

      Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital — Research Trainee
      2024 – 2024
    • Medicine

      Cornell University — Undergraduate Researcher
      2022 – 2025

    Arts

    • Royal Conservatory

      Music
      Carnegie Hall 2018
      2008 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Crisis Text Line — Crisis Counselor
      2023 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Cancer Resource Center, Ithaca, NY — Volunteer
      2024 – 2025
    • Advocacy

      Planned Parenthood Generation Action Club — Club member
      2023 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      The Winter Wardrobe Project — Founder
      2024 – 2025

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy