Jacob grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. At WashU Jacob conducted research in cardiology, focusing on cardiac remodeling processes and congenital heart disease. Outside of academics, Jacob volunteered in the emergency department at Saint Louis Children’s Hospital and worked as a medical scribe at Mercy Hospital. In his free time he enjoys whitewater kayaking and rock climbing. Jacob hopes to pursue an MD and is looking forward to a career in medicine.
