NICE TO MEET YOU! PHILIP JAROSLOW Associate Director of Admissions, West Region Years with RUSM: 2+ Loves working at RUSM because: I love my job for many reasons, but the most rewarding part is seeing how hard these students work and the passion they have to pursue their goal of medical school. They come from very different backgrounds, but are willing to do whatever it takes to work in a profession to provide care and service for others. When students get accepted into our program and I get to pass along their decisions, it is extremely rewarding. Email: philipjaroslow@rossu.edu ASHLEY ANTHON Associate Director of Admissions, Central Region Years with RUSM: 2+ Loves working at RUSM because: What I enjoy most about working with RUSM students and alumni is being able to witness the full cycle for students—from meeting potential students on campus, and providing them with information about the university, to then meeting alumni who were able to achieve their dreams. Email: ashleyanthon@rossu.edu JIBRAN VAHIDY Senior Graduate Admissions Advisor/New Student Coordinator, Canada Years with RUSM: 3+ Loves working at RUSM because: The most satisfying part of my job is helping students achieve their personal and academic goals. Being a part of their educational journey as they learn, grow, define their goals, and prepare themselves to reach their dreams and begin their life’s work is a real privilege for me. Email: jvahidy@rossu.edu
JOHN NWAFOR Associate Director of Admissions, Mid Atlantic Region Years with RUSM: 2+ Loves working at RUSM because: I have the distinct pleasure of providing prospective students the opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. Rossies are some of the most resilient, and hardworking students that I’ve encountered during my career in admissions. Knowing that I can help in the process of making dreams come true gives me more than enough motivation to go to work everyday! Email: johndeanenwafor@rossu.edu RICHARD HAGUE, MA Associate Director of Admissions, Central Region Years with RUSM: 3 Loves working at RUSM because: It gives me the ability to help students take the next step in achieving their overall dream of becoming a physician. Email: Richardhague@rossu.edu MARIA MANCIA Associate Director of Admissions, Southeast Region Years with RUSM: 3+ Loves working at RUSM because: As an immigrant to the US and the first member of my family to graduate from an American university, I have always had a profound respect for the opportunities provided by a strong education. Having endured my own trials in pursuit of higher learning, I feel I have a unique appreciation for the students aspiring to attend RUSM. I am inspired by applicants daily and feel privileged to serve as a facilitator in the realization of their life’s passion. Email: mmancia@rossu.edu
MATT FESSLER Executive Admissions Advisor, Northeast Region Years with RUSM: 2+ Loves working at RUSM because: I love working with RUSM med students because they are motivated and driven to never give up on their dream of becoming a physician. It is inspiring and exciting to work with them every day. Email: matthewfessler@rossu.edu VALERIE LONG Associate Director of Admissions, Central Region Years with RUSM: 3 Loves working at RUSM because: My passion and motivation is higher education—the more we attain, the better off we are as a whole. Anything I can do to help students achieve their education and career goals is what pushes me to work hard for them. Email: valerielong@rossu.edu GINA COLATI Graduate Admissions Advisor, Northeast Region Years with RUSM: 4+ Loves working at RUSM because: I love working with potential RUSM students for the drive and passion they have for medicine. I love hearing their stories during the interview and seeing what else is behind their application. Email: gcolati@rossu.edu
Do you know an aspiring physician looking to apply to medical school? Have them reach out to our Admissions team to find out more about RUSM!
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