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Alumni Spotlight - Cole Sterling 

 A sterling physician: COSAM alumnus is resident at Johns Hopkins

Cole Sterling’s job is to manage and evaluate patients who are in the hospital and track patients who need regular care at his outpatient clinic. As an internal medicine resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, the nature of his work demands a strong ability to diagnose and solve problems.

Sterling, who also attended medical school at Johns Hopkins, received a bachelor of science in biomedical sciences from Auburn University in 2012.

“My time at Auburn constantly reinforced the importance of remaining balanced—namely, pursuing my professional dreams while maintaining my identity as an individual,” he said.

While at Auburn, he participated in a number of extracurricular student activities, including COSAM Leaders, the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, and Sigma Chi Fraternity.

“COSAM’s greatest strength is undoubtedly its individuals and their commitment to students—people like Larry Wit (associate dean and professor emeritus) and Beverly Childress (director of pre-health professions), and many others who are not only extremely talented, but also truly care about student success and well-being,” said Sterling.

For current students, Sterling advocates making the most of college years. “Work hard,” he said. “Find what matters to you, who you are, where you want to be, and how you want to get there.”

Last Updated: 10/12/2018