Karissa's Education
Before graduating from Hope College in 2019, Karissa served as a TA and tutor in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and human physiology. She also served as a writing coach and editor for written work during this time. Karissa graduated from Ohio State College of Medicine in 2024 as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society with latin honors. She is currently completing internship in Grand Rapids, MI and will complete Dermatology Residency at St. Louis University. She is a published academic author with research interests in complex medical dermatology.
BA in Chemistry
Hope College
MD
Ohio State University
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