Sarisha Jacobs

Alma Mater: University of California, Los Angeles, B.S. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Minor in Scandinavian Studies 

Matriculation Year: 2025

About Sarisha: Sarisha is from Stockton, California. She attended and graduated from UC Los Angeles in 2024 with B.S. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics and a minor in Scandinavian studies. During her undergraduate year, Sarisha volunteered with child life at the local hospital and with patient families at the Ronald McDonald House. She is committed to providing compassionate care for pediatric patients. This commitment also led her to pursue research in the field at UC Los Angeles. As a new medical student at UC Davis School of Medicine, she is excited to continue exploring her passion for pediatrics and new research opportunities. 

On her off-time, Sarisha enjoys baking (cinnamon rolls especially!), reading, and playing with her golden doodle Irie. 

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Research Interests: Hematology / Oncology, Pediatrics, Infectious disease 

Why you chose ARC: My previous research experience sparked my interest in becoming a physician-scientist, balancing both time in the clinic and doing research. I chose ARC-MD because of the mentoring opportunities and community. As well as the protected one-year of research incorporated into the curriculum. 

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