Hello all! I’m Ethan, a fourth-year medical student at Duke. I grew up right outside of Portland, Oregon and moved to Durham at the start of medical school. I went to undergrad at Cornell where I played football. I have since transitioned to distance running. I tell myself I do it for fun though sometimes (usually…kidding) I question this. I enjoy all types of running but especially love exploring new trails in the mountains and state parks. To balance my running, I lift weights and decompress with yoga. I also love reading, watching TV, and recently started brewing my own beer. I am excited to be a part of the Medicine in Motion team and hope to share my love of exercise and movement with all!

Hi everyone! My name is Genna Bickford and I am a first year PT student. I lived in Richmond, VA my whole life before going to the University of Kentucky for undergrad. I grew up playing soccer and swimming but have always had a passion for sports of all kinds whether that’s playing intramurals or playing pickleball on the weekend or going for a good run. When I’m not on the move, I love trying new coffee shops, playing cards, or watching TV. I am so excited to share my passions with Medicine in Motion!

Hey! I'm Grace and I am a 1st year student in the DPT program. I am from Morristown, New Jersey and went to the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) for undergrad where I was a Psychology and Pre-Health Sciences major. I quickly found the importance of connecting the mind and body together through exercise and being outdoors. I love how exercise can bring people together and decrease stress. I really enjoy the community that comes with being active and am so excited to be part of the Medicine in Motion team where I can continue to do just that! I particularly enjoy running, hiking, tearing it up on any IMLeagues team, and cheering on my peers and Duke sports!

Hi! I’m Hannah, a 3rd year medical student at Duke. I was born in Nashville, TN, but consider Houston, TX my hometown, and I went to college at WashU in St. Louis. I have always loved being active in whatever shape that takes on, and sports have always been one of my main sources of community and mental wellness. I grew up playing tennis and played through college, but I spend a lot more of my time now training for local, regional, and national ninja warrior competitions. I am also always down to hike, run, rock climb, or try pretty much any sport, and I love the new friendships that you can build through being active! I can’t wait to continue sharing my passion for activity with the Duke community!

Hi everybody! My name is Karleigh Derleth, and I am a third year DPT student at Duke! I have always been active in a variety of sports including volleyball, basketball, and soccer as well as show choir. In college I was able to learn how to weight lift properly and ended up getting really into yoga, both hot and normal. I am from the Midwest, so it is nice to be able to go for hikes whenever I want here in North Carolina! I have found such incredible support and love through these active communities, and I am so excited to share that with others by being a part of this awesome team. I look forward to sharing new experiences with other like-minded individuals!

Hi my name is Kate Cobain and I am a first semester Master’s in Nursing student! I am from Tacoma, Washington and I went to undergrad at Occidental College in LA where I played volleyball and threw javelin. I love hiking, running, pickleball, and watching or playing just about any sport! I love being outside, and in the past year have come to enjoy lifting and walking with friends as one of my favorite ways to decompress from the stresses of school. I am looking forward to being a part of a community that finds fun and enjoyment in physical activity just as much as I do and am excited for all the things in store for the program this year!

Hi!! My name is Katelyn, and I’m a second year medical student at Duke! I’m originally from the Chicago suburbs and went to Vanderbilt University for undergrad. I ran cross country and track & field throughout middle & high school and still enjoy running distance road races, especially marathons! I also love cycling, hiking, weightlifting, yoga, and anything that gets me outside. Movement and fitness have been essential to my personal wellbeing and happiness, and I’m so excited to share this with all of you! I can’t wait to help grow Duke’s Medicine in Motion community together. :)

Hey everyone! My name is Kira, and I’m a first year medical student at Duke. I’m originally from New Jersey and grew up doing figure skating, which I got to continue on my intercollegiate team. I also enjoy running and have found it to be a great way to meditate, decompress, and meet new people. I’m excited to be a part of Medicine in Motion and stay active with the Duke community!

Hey y’all! I’m Li, a third-year DPT student with a love for adventure, movement and travel. I'm East Coast born and raised, but five years in LA turned me into a certified West Coast girlie. LA has my heart (where else can you hike and hit the beach in one day?). I'm a 300-hour registered yoga teacher and spin instructor who loves EDM and getting people moving to a beat. I just tackled the Grand Canyon in Oct 24', and next up is Mount Fuji! I've always felt free to be myself with the Medicine in Motion fam and I hope you'll join us and find your own mountains to climb!

Hi everyone! My name is Maggie Baker and I am a first-year student in Duke’s PA program. I called Washington State home my whole life but have loved living in Durham so far. Motion has always been a part of my life from hiking the stunning areas of Washington to being out on the water in the summer. When I am not studying, you can find me lifting, going on walks with friends (I live by the motto that sunshine cures all), baking, or planning my next vacation. I am excited to share my passion for movement with everyone!

Hey everyone! My name is Maja Jankovic and I am a third-year DPT student at Duke. I am from Serbia, and I came to the USA as a freshman to play collegiate volleyball. Other than volleyball, I love playing soccer, basketball, tennis, and pickleball. I also enjoy running and hiking. In my free time, I like to stay active, explore new restaurants, and coffee shops, as well as spend time with my friends. I am excited to be part of the Medicine in Motion team and am looking forward to meeting new people!

Hello hello! I’m Megan and I’m a second-year medical student at Duke. Before moving to North Carolina for college, I spent the entirety of my childhood in Shanghai, China, where I played rugby and softball with my high school teams. Since then, I’ve discovered a love for weightlifting, boxing, hot yoga, and learning how to balance on my hands. All of these physical outlets have helped me learn that being strong is beautiful, and that my body is capable of far more than I realized. I can’t wait to discover new ways to move with members of the Duke community and beyond!