Hey everyone – my name is Bryan and I’m a first year at TouroCOM. I grew up on Long Island, NY and
went to the Naval Academy for undergrad. I rowed on the Lightweight Crew Team while at Navy and
then served as a Marine Corps Officer after graduating. I was stationed out in southern California and it
was hard not to enjoy staying physically active. I have a lifelong love of weightlifting, hiking, and trying
out new sports. I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 2023 as part of the Travis Manion Foundation, and
this year I decided to give Crossfit a try. I also love to travel with my wife and hang with our cat Bonkers.
I’m excited to start a chapter at Touro and foster a love of physical fitness and paying it forward with my
fellow classmates.

Hi! I'm Gabby, an OMS-I at Touro COM. I grew up in a suburb just outside NYC and was an all-star cheerleader for 8 years before starting college at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. During my senior
year of undergrad, my roommate and I decided to sign up for a half marathon after taking a few years off from any serious physical activity. That's when I fell in love with running! I'm thrilled to be participating in the 2024 NYC Marathon with Fred's Team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. As
Touro COM's MiM Vice President, my goal is to create an inclusive environment for my classmates and me to express ourselves through physical activity!

Greetings everyone! My name is Kenny and I am a first-year medical student at Touro COM Middletown. I was born and raised in NYC, so I'm very much a city boy. However, I've learned to appreciate nature and outdoor activities as I grew up. I love to hike, snowboard, lift, run, practice pilates and yoga. My biggest motivation to continue these activities is my insatiable appetite. I can and will eat almost everything placed in front of me, with my guilty pleasure as fast food. Thus, exercising has become such a huge part of me balancing between my physical health and my passion for food. Through Medicine in Motion, I hope I can find ways to promote physical, mental and nutritional wellness with my fellow students and the local community!

Hi! I'm Manveer Sandhu, a first year student at TouroCOM. I am from Mount Kisco, NY and attended Bowdoin College for college. I grew up playing field hockey with my dad and was able to continue my career at Bowdoin! After graduating, I fell in love with coaching, running and hiking for fun, and exploring other ways to stay active! I love trying out new sports, meeting new people, reading, and being outside!!! I am so excited to be a part of Medicine in Motion.

Hi all! My name is Milan Patel and I am a first-year student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, New York. I was born and raised nearby in Newburgh, New York and I went to school at Binghamton University before coming to medical school. Growing up, I played a lot of baseball and enjoy watching baseball during the season. During my undergraduate years, I enjoyed playing intramural
softball, dodgeball, and volleyball and was able to even win a few championships with my team. I enjoy going to the gym after a long day of classes and unwinding! I am excited to share my passion for sports
and exercise with everyone through Medicine in Motion!

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I’m a first-year medical student at Touro. I grew up in northern New Jersey, where I discovered fencing, and continued to pursue my passion for the sport throughout my time at Yale. Since graduating, I’ve come to enjoy exploring national parks (going to Acadia this July!), playing pickleball, and golfing. This year, I’m excited to try Muay Thai and look forward to finding fun ways to stay active with other members of the Medicine in Motion community!