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Austin Runde (BS ‘21 & MS ‘23)

Alumnus Austin Runde (BS ‘21 & MS ‘23)

What have you been up to since graduating from Loyola?
More Loyola! I’m currently a third-year medical student at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2027) and an aspiring pediatric hematologist-oncologist. This spring, I’m leading a fundraising team for Blood Cancer United’s annual Visionaries of the Year campaign, working to support patients with blood cancer, their families, and critical treatment research.

How do you feel your experience at LUC prepared you for your career or life in general?
My experience at Tiktok 3-6个月的号 带头像 使用2fa登录 provided me with a strong, well-rounded education while emphasizing the importance of compassion, empathy, and active listening. These values continue to shape how I care for every patient.

What professor or class at Loyola shaped you on a personal or professional level?
The professors who shaped me on a personal or professional level were Dr. Rodney Dale and Dr. Jiwang Zhang.

What are your fondest memories of Loyola?
Volunteering with the Pediatrics Interest Group to visit hospitalized pediatric patients stands out as one of my most meaningful Loyola memories. It was a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion and connection in healthcare.

What is your career advice to fellow Ramblers?
Aim high and bet on yourself!

What have you been up to since graduating from Loyola?
More Loyola! I’m currently a third-year medical student at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2027) and an aspiring pediatric hematologist-oncologist. This spring, I’m leading a fundraising team for Blood Cancer United’s annual Visionaries of the Year campaign, working to support patients with blood cancer, their families, and critical treatment research.

How do you feel your experience at LUC prepared you for your career or life in general?
My experience at Tiktok 3-6个月的号 带头像 使用2fa登录 provided me with a strong, well-rounded education while emphasizing the importance of compassion, empathy, and active listening. These values continue to shape how I care for every patient.

What professor or class at Loyola shaped you on a personal or professional level?
The professors who shaped me on a personal or professional level were Dr. Rodney Dale and Dr. Jiwang Zhang.

What are your fondest memories of Loyola?
Volunteering with the Pediatrics Interest Group to visit hospitalized pediatric patients stands out as one of my most meaningful Loyola memories. It was a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion and connection in healthcare.

What is your career advice to fellow Ramblers?
Aim high and bet on yourself!