Second Year Students (E-22)

Shayna Bauer

Shayna was born and raised in Thermopolis, WY. She attended Arizona State University, earning a BS in biological sciences. Her passion for medicine bloomed while working one-on-one with an internal medicine specialist during the pandemic, where she learned the ins and outs of patient care and how physicians play a critical role in the community during public health emergencies. She is currently interested in internal medicine but is excited to discover the field of medicine she is most passionate about during medical school. Outside of school, Shayna loves to spend time with her corgi outdoors and enjoys cooking and traveling to visit friends and family.

Trent Bronnenberg

Trent was raised in Meeteetse and Cody, Wyoming. Following high school, he attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Molecular Biology, with a minor in honors. Following graduation, Trent pursued a thesis-based graduate program in Zoology and Physiology, focusing on female infertility. His interest in medicine stems from childhood around medicine and a ranching background. Since then, his interest has only grown through his studies and research. While unsure of a specialty, Trent continues learning about the medical field and looks forward to finding his niche. Trent enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling in his free time.

Ross Cook

Born in Lander, Wyoming, Ross grew up on a small cattle ranch in the foothills of the Wind Rivers. He has worked as a ski patroller, biomedical researcher, EMS educator, and EMT at various levels across Wyoming. He has traveled to South America for Veterinary medicine and volunteered extensively for local racing organizations, the Downtown Clinic, and Safe Project. Ross has been published in lipid metabolism, cardiopulmonary disorders, and biomechanics and has taught for UW, NOLS, and state EMS programs. In practice, he is passionate about point-of-care ultrasound, growing his clinical Spanish repertoire, and increasing the accessibility of medical care in Wyoming. Ross is drawn to internal medicine and emergency care. In his free time, he is an outdoorsman often found skiing, biking, hunting, or just wandering about with his labrador, Gertrude.

Jenni Ebersberger

Jenni graduated from the University of Wyoming in May 2019 with a Bachelor's in physiology and a minor in honors. She then completed a Master's in Health Services Administration through the University of Wyoming in May 2021 while serving as an AmeriCorps member in Juneau, AK, for a year. Her medical interests include primary care and emergency medicine and practicing in rural areas to serve those most in need. She enjoys biking and running with her dog in her free time, flying, hiking, fishing, reading, and drinking coffee.

Brayden Fuesner

Brayden was raised in Cody, Wyoming. He has been interested in medicine ever since witnessing the difficulties and triumphs in healthcare that accompanied his niece, born with a rare chromosome microdeletion. Brayden graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. It explored his desire to pursue medicine in his undergraduate years through volunteering, working as a CNA, and shadowing physicians. He quickly fell in love with medical work and was deeply impressed and motivated by good physicians' impact on their patients and communities. Brayden is now interested in family medicine but looks forward to exploring and learning about other specialties. Brayden is grateful to be in the WWAMI program and is eager to serve as a physician for the great state of Wyoming. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Cale Hinkle

Cale was born and raised in Lander, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in economics, he became a fly fishing guide for a tribal outfitter on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Cale’s first thoughts of medicine came on the banks of the Wind River while guiding a local physician with an infectious passion for medicine. Inspired by the encounter and a strong desire to impact his community positively, Cale became involved in local healthcare. Every experience in the field solidified his love of medicine and motivated him to pursue it as a career. Cale’s a proud citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation. His mission as a future physician is to serve Indigenous communities and work to reduce health inequities for AI/AN populations. When not pursuing his medical education, you can find Cale chasing trout, biking, or taking evening strolls with his wonderful family– his wife and their two daughters.

Caleb Hoopes

Caleb was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, where he explored the Big Horn Mountains. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in Spring 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. During his undergraduate studies, he worked extensively with a biological chemistry research group and achieved a first-author publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. He was excited when his chemistry research led to applications in studying heart disease. After graduating, Caleb worked as a technician in an internal medicine clinic at Ivinson Memorial Hospital, which deepened his passion for medicine. Caleb is interested in the fields of internal medicine and cardiology. During his free time, he enjoys fishing, hiking, playing spikeball, and spending time with his beautiful wife and daughter.

Hyrum Hopkin

Hyrum is from Lovell, Wyoming, where his family has lived for six generations. After serving a proselytizing mission in Florida, he attended BYU-Idaho, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in biomedical science. His passion for medicine has grown since volunteering with Global Medical Brigades as a medical scribe at the Idaho Heart Institute and later as a medical technician in an ophthalmology clinic. Hyrum’s medical interests lie in several fields of medicine, and he is excited to explore several different specialties further. During his free time, he loves being with his wife and daughter and enjoying the outdoors through hiking, hunting, and archery.

Daphne Ma

Daphne was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She completed her undergraduate degree with the University of Wyoming in Biology and her graduate degree with Colorado State University in Toxicology. She served 12 years with the Wyoming Air National Guard as an Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, where she had the opportunity to treat enemy, allied, and US troops. She wanted the autonomy she lacked in her role with the military and separated to pursue medical school. She has worked in the Emergency Department for six years and in various other medical professions, which has given her a comprehensive education on the intricate roles of each medical profession in patient care. Daphne is a first-generation college graduate and the first in her family to attend medical school, having come from a long line of farmers and Chinese restaurant owners. Daphne enjoys anything health and fitness. She is a CrossFit and nutrition coach who recently started her journey to earn her IFBB professional card in a bikini. She enjoys baking, cooking, and spending time with her dogs. She is excited about the WWAMI program's opportunities and to return to Wyoming to provide care to those seeking it.

Hannah Mills

After growing up in a few states of the WWAMI region, Hannah ended up in Powell, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and a minor in Human and Animal physiology. Her passion for medicine was solidified through several experiences, including shadowing physicians in Hungary and working as a CNA in a memory care unit. This is also where she truly learned how integral primary care is to the overall health of individuals and the community. As a result, she found an interest in family medicine but is very excited to experience other specialties throughout medical school. Hannah enjoys collecting houseplants, traveling, playing piano, spending time with her family, and sitting down with a good book in her free time.

Casey Pikla

Casey grew up across the southern and western US but made Lander his home in 2010. Before pursuing medicine, he studied Literature and Foreign Languages at Trinity University in Texas and worked in outdoor education for ten years. Casey is drawn to rural medicine by its emphasis on service, teamwork, life-long learning, and community-building. He is keen to advocate for the under-served and vulnerable in a state whose health policies often undermine the well-being of these populations. Though he is drawn to several primary care areas, he’s keeping an open mind on the specialty he’ll pursue. Casey has various interests, including woodworking, cooking, karaoke, skiing, mountaineering, music, and film.

Franklin Powell

Franklin was born and raised in rural Greenwood, South Carolina. Franklin spent a semester with NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School, during college. The skills learned during this expedition lay the seed for interest in Wilderness and Emergency medicine. After graduating from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, he ventured west to explore the rich mountain culture of Wyoming. He has spent the last seven years exploring the Tetons. Following graduation from the Montana State University Post-Bacc medical program, he returned to Jackson. He worked as a laboratory tech with Extherid Biosciences and as a medical assistant in the St. Johns Internal Medicine group. Franklin is specifically interested in emergency and internal medicine but is open to any path that medical school provides. Franklin enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and long adventures in the mountains alongside his dog, Rufus.

Maddy Prince

Maddy is from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated with honors from Brigham Young University in 2020, earning a Bachelor of Nursing, and has since worked as a pediatric nurse at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. As an undergraduate, Madeleine was involved in multiple research projects and even took time off school to serve in Guatemala as a Volunteer Medical Coordinator. Her studies and professional experiences opened Madeleine's eyes to the needs of at-risk populations, and she plans to specialize in family medicine to aid Wyoming's most vulnerable. Madeleine enjoys reading with her husband during her free time and taking their cats on walks.

Andrew Quinn

Andrew was raised in Big Horn, Wyoming, where he spent his free time exploring the outdoors. He graduated from Carroll College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Andrew gained a passion for medicine through numerous medical and service-related opportunities that showed him the privilege of caring for others in their most vulnerable states. Andrew is intrigued by many of the opportunities within different specialties and is trying to keep an open mind throughout his medical school experience. During his free time, he enjoys exploring the remote wilderness areas throughout Wyoming, hunting, fishing, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Thomas Robitaille

Tom was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, and attended Natrona County High School. He realized a medical career was suitable for him when he met some amazing kids at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City as a part of the 2017 Wyoming Shrine Bowl football game. Tom next attended Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where he played linebacker for the Fighting Saints football team and completed majors in Biology and Health Sciences in 2021. Throughout college, Tom also enjoyed working in the emergency department as a scribe, volunteering for the local food shelter, being an academic tutor, and volunteering with Special Olympics. He is open-minded when considering choosing a specialty, and he is excited to see and learn as much as possible. Tom enjoys spending time with his friends and family in his free time, hunting, fly fishing, and skiing.

McKenzie Stampfli

McKenzie grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology in 2020. As an AmeriCorps volunteer at the Downtown Clinic, she developed a passion for medically underserved communities and wants to help create more equitable access to quality healthcare. McKenzie was also a patient care technician for a geriatrician in Laramie, Wyoming, where she learned the power of building rich relationships with patients and the community. She experienced leadership opportunities and a team-based approach to delivering healthcare, two aspects that excite her most about a medical career. She sees a future in the family or internal medicine field but is eager to explore all fields. In her free time, she enjoys being at the lake, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Heidi Taggart

Heidi is originally from Princeton, NJ, and completed a bachelor's degree in cognitive science and classics at Johns Hopkins University before moving to Wyoming in 2017. She pursued a career in the ski and outdoor industry, becoming a fully certified PSIA ski instructor, among other certifications, before the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to re-engage with medicine. She has worked at St. John's Health in Jackson, WY, as a patient care tech for the past two years, which exposed her to different aspects of inpatient, community, and rural healthcare. Heidi is looking forward to exploring many other specialties, with additional interest in global health and topics related to social justice issues in healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys back-country and in-bounds skiing, climbing, biking, knitting sweaters, playing golf, and hiking with her five-year-old Samoyed, Madi.

Galen Tribble

Galen graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a minor in International Studies. His passion for medicine blossomed from a profound love of the outdoors and serving others. He directed this passion through wilderness medicine while involved with the UW Outdoor Program. Following graduation, he partook in various experiences, from being a ski patrol volunteer managing a restaurant and moving to Oregon as an AmeriCorps volunteer. He is excited to explore the vast range of medical specialties. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and creating a sense of community with friends.

Andrew White 

Andrew is from Big Horn, Wyoming, and received his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Physiology from the University of Wyoming. His interest in medicine stems from his little brother and his work as a CNA and Psychiatric Patient Care Tech. Andrew is honored to be chosen as a TRUST scholar for Douglas, Wyoming, and is interested in medical specialties ranging from family medicine to surgery. He loves spending time outside with his wife and dog and enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, and snowboarding.