Name, Year: Sinchana Basoor, Senior
Major: Biology (Cell & Molecular conc.)
Testimonial: From incredible speakers to its welcoming sense of family, being a Hillis Scholar has enriched my experience at Baylor. I am very grateful for the community which extends beyond the school year. This past summer, I stayed in Waco but enjoyed having Dr. Matthews' and other Hillis Scholars' company during weekly dinners.
Name, Year: Srikhar Chilukuri, Senior
Major: Science Research Fellows (Neuroscience conc.)
Testimonial: I had the chance to engage in many excellent experiences as a Hillis Scholar. With the help of the program's mentorship network, I have been involved with various avenues of basic science and clinical research over the last three years. Interacting with other Hillis scholars at speaker events and program dinners, I have formed many meaningful relationships that will extend far beyond the confines of the classroom. Applauding my fellow scholars' aspirations and accomplishments, I am proud to be a Baylor Hillis Scholar and am eager to represent this program throughout my future career.
Name, Year: Alex Crego, Junior
Major: Science Research Fellow (Biology conc.)
Testimonial: The Hillis community has provided an opportunity to participate in high-level research or health discussions with new friends, while also creating a tight-knit family that I love spending our Family Dinners with.
Name, Year: Bella Feinauer, Senior
Major(s): Integrative Biology, Economics
Testimonial: I have loved the experience I have had as a Hillis Scholar because of the exposure to driven and like-minded students and faculty. Being surrounded by the Hillis Family has enriched my Baylor experience by driving me to be the best student I can each day and has inspired the person I want to be in the future.
Name, Year: Michael Ho, Junior
Major: Baylor Business Fellows (Economics conc.)
Testimonial: Hillis Scholars provides a wonderful pre-med community that allows members to network and get a deeper grasp of the medical field.
Name, Year: Luke Jones, Junior
Major(s): Biology (Cell & Molecular conc.)
Testimonial: Through the Hillis Scholars Program, I have found a family of outstanding individuals who push me to be better in all aspects of my life. I look forward to the Hillis family dinners every week as they are a great opportunity to connect with my fellow Scholars and Dr. Matthews.
Name, Year: Jacque Matthews, Junior
Major(s): Science Research Fellows (Biochemistry conc.) , Honors Program
Testimonial: As a Hillis Scholar, I have found a community that I look forward to meeting with weekly over Family Dinners and exceptional mentorship from faculty supporters. It is reassuring to know that I have guidance during my time at Baylor, and the opportunities through speaker events, shadowing, and research provided to Hillis Scholars is unlike any other program that I've been a part of! I am thankful that Hillis Scholars is leading me toward a meaningful life and shaping me as a student, leader, person, and future healthcare professional!
Name, Year: Abhinav Mehta, Senior
Major: Baylor Business Fellows (Finance, Biology conc.)
Testimonial: Hillis Scholars is an excellent program with faculty truly dedicated to developing professional skills while fostering community among students. I am proud to call myself a Baylor student and a member of the Hillis Scholars program.
Name, Year: Arvind Muruganantham
Major: Biology (Cell & Molecular conc.)
Testimonial: The Hillis Scholars Program has enabled me to meet a community of like-minded friends and peers that share a commitment to advancing medicine as we know it. The mentorship, support, and networking opportunities that the program provides has made an incredibly large impact on my trajectory as an aspiring MD-PhD. I've been able to find some of my closest friends and mentors in this group.
Name, Year: Sherwin Newton, Junior
Major: University Scholars (Biology, Medical Humanities conc.)
Testimonial: I love being a Hillis Scholar because of the intimate connections I get to form with my fellow Scholars as well as the wealth of knowledge we are privileged to receive from our various speakers and mentors.
Name, Year: Malay Shah
Major: Biology
Testimonial: I have enjoyed my time as a Hillis Scholar. Having the opportunity to be around some of the brightest students has enriched my college experience.
Name, Year: Ashley Smelley, Junior
Major(s): Biology, Child & Family Studies Minor
Testimonial: To put it simply, my time as a Hillis Scholar has been fun! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed developing relationships with other scholars as well as Dr. Matthews. Additionally, through the Hillis Scholars Program, I have been able to make connections with practicing physicians and have been introduced to a wide variety of academic opportunities.
Name, Year: Arav Wijesinghe, Junior
Major: Baylor Business Fellows (Economics conc.)
Testimonial: As a Hillis Scholar, I have been blessed to be part of a group of high achieving pre-medical students who consistently push me to achieve my goals. This group has truly cultivated a familial sense of belonging that I have not experienced in any other organization or group and I am proud to continue my medical journey in remembrance of Dr. William Hillis.
