Mu Delta

We are thrilled to announce that Spring rush will begin next Monday, April 9th on zoom! Come meet the brothers and learn about our campus and community involvement, as well as the many other opportunities that we offer. Also remember that you don’t have to be strictly pre-med to rush. :) Tap the link in our bio to register Questions? Please contact our rush chair, Stephane Mita: (818)-987-9491

Brotherhood Spotlight: Radean Anvari Radean is a 4th-year Biological Sciences major who has been in the fraternity for 2.5 years. Radean has served as Mu Delta’s Alumni Chair (2019-2020) and hopes to be a physician. He has been an MCDB Biomentor/Learning Assistant since the Summer of 2020 while volunteering for PATH and Kids in Nutrition. Radean works as a Caregiver at Brightstar since his sophomore year of college. He has been doing research (since his sophomore year) i...n Denise Montell’s Lab doing cancer cell research. Some notable achievements include being the President of UCSB’s Health Guardians of America (sophomore year - present) and being Vice President of UCSB’s Persian Student Group (during his junior year). In his free time, Radean likes to play guitar as the lead guitar player for Noise Complaint (a local IV heavy metal band) and go on runs. Interesting Fact: I’ve traveled to about 30 countries. ____________________________ Mu Delta is the ultimate source of balance for pre-health students, and it has been the best decision I made. It’s an environment where I’m constantly motivated to push myself academically while also having fun with the brothers I’ve grown very close to. Everyone is super close and I’m happy to always be around the most genuine and accomplished group of guys.

Join Mu Delta in attending this keynote speaker event, where we’ll host Dr. Tony Kuo. He’ll be talking about his path to medicine, as well as his experience working in clinical practice for 15 years as well as serving as the Director of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Dr. Kuo’s work spans education, emergency care, preventative medicine, cardiovascular health, and social programs, and will be more than happy to answer any of your questions about the medical field! Go to our bio for the register link or go here: https://forms.gle/iXdC1DfSWBTkmvJaA

Brotherhood Spotlight: Aalum Guraya Aalum is a 4th-year student majoring in General Biology (B.S.). Aalum has been in the fraternity since his freshman year and has been contributing to the house ever since he joined. He has volunteered for organizations such as The Gaucho Experiment (1 year) and the Santa Barbara Humane Society (1 year). He interned at a veterinary hospital and is now interning at a dental clinic in downtown Santa Barbara (started in the summer) to even...tually take over as a Dental Assistant/Office Manager in the future. Aalum likes to play basketball, watch sports, hike, and cook. He hopes to be a dentist with aspirations to go into facial surgery. Interesting Fact: I am allergic to cactus. ____________________________ Throughout my years as a member of this fraternity, I have learned a lot about the value of friendship and brotherhood. I owe a lot to this fraternity and hope to continue to see it grow and flourish.

Mu Delta’s Winter Rush 2021 will begin January 11, 2021. Rush information will also be posted on our website (check in our Instagram bio). Keep in mind you don't have to be strictly pre-med to come out! Make sure to fill out the interest form by January 11, 2021. Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/RushMD Rush will be virtual (on Zoom). Zoom information will be given to those who fill out the interest form. See you there! Questions about rush can be directed to our Rush Chair, Iman Adibi: [email protected] or DM us!

Fall Rush 2020 for Mu Delta will begin October 12, 2020. Check the flyer posted and our website for more information on rush. As rush will be virtual (on Zoom), meet the brothers to learn about our brotherhood, involvement in our communities, and growth of the fraternity. Questions about rush can be directed to our Rush Chair, Iman Adibi: [email protected]

Brotherhood Spotlight: Dylan Choi Dylan is a 3rd year CCS Chemistry and Biochemistry major with a L&S math minor. He has been in Mu Delta since spring of his freshman year and is now our current Social Chair (2019-2020). Dylan currently volunteers as an Assistant Coach for The First Tee of Pasadena (since 2014) and volunteers with Partners in Wellness (since 2019). Last summer he interned at Crescent Bay Advisors, a wealth management firm, reviewing private equity offer...ings, legacy planning options, and personal credit developments for ultra-high net worth clients. Additionally, Dylan shadows a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at City of Hope (since 2019) and tutors Chemistry, Biology, and Math (3 years). He is involved in research in Dennis Clegg’s lab, differentiating human embryonic stem cells into retinal pigmented epithelial cells in hopes of curing age-related macular degeneration for phase 2 of human trials. In his free time Dylan enjoys playing golf, reading, DJing, fashion, and has visited 20 countries. He plans to obtain an MD-PhD to balance practicing medicine, teaching at a university, and conducting research. _____________________________ Mu Delta was hands down one of the greatest decisions I've made in college. Surrounding myself with like-minded brothers all in different parts of their journey to the medical field has not only inspired me to be the best version of myself academically and socially, but also has helped me create friends that will last a lifetime. I am thankful for all that the house has helped me with and can’t wait to see it grow in my last few years at UCSB.

First Brotherhood Spotlight of 2021! Brotherhood Spotlight: Sam Hovland Sam is a 4th-year student majoring in Microbiology. Sam has been in the fraternity since freshman year and currently serves as Mu Delta’s Academic Chair (2020-2021). He volunteers for PATH and has volunteered in the 5th Grade Science Outreach program and Cottage Hospital. He has also worked as a Caregiver at Brightstar and now works as a Medical Scribe at Cottage Hospital’s Emergency Department. Sam... is involved with Developmental Cell research - testing the role of various gene inserts on polar cell migration in early development. Sam is EMT-certified and loves to snowboard, play spike ball, wakeboard, take hikes, and be outside. He aspires to be a cardiothoracic or orthopedic surgeon after college. Fun Fact: My pinky toe never touches the ground. ____________________________ Mu Delta has provided me with older mentors in the early years of college that took time to share their knowledge and ensure that every brother is provided with the information needed to be successful as a premed at UCSB. By looking up to those older mentors I have been able to shape myself into someone that can now give advice and provide guidance to ensure all brothers of Mu Delta are provided with what they need to succeed. Additionally, I have gained brothers that are always there for me and are always trying to have as much fun as possible while exceeding expectations in the classroom.

Alumni Spotlight - Kevin Card Alumni Kevin Card, past President for Mu Delta, is now a third year at John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kevin donated stem cells to a 68-year-old male patient with Myelodysplastic syndrome last year. He learned recently that the patient has effectively been cured and is alive and doing well. Kevin and Mu Delta would like to urge people to sign up for the registry. Donating stem cells has evolved into a simpler process and has led to saving lives. To join, check out the website join.bethematch.org. Thank you to Kevin for allowing us to use his Facebook post information (including photos) about the stem cell donation and providing the website.

Brotherhood Spotlight: Iman Adibi Iman is currently a 3rd-year honors student with a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and an Applied Psychology minor. He joined Mu Delta Spring Quarter of his Freshman year. Iman serves as our current Recruitment Chair (2019-2020) and has been constantly contributing to the house. Iman works as a medical scribe at Cottage Hospital’s Emergency Department (2020) and as a tutor for general chemistry and organic chemistry for TutorT...ree (2020). Additionally, Iman volunteers for Adventures in Caring, PATH, and School on Wheels (2019, 2020). His experience with internships consists of performing clinical research at the Glaucoma Center of SF (Summer 2019) and being a market analyst for UCSF Innovation Ventures (Summer 2019). Iman’s hobbies include basketball, spike ball, and hanging out with his brothers in Mu Delta. His future aspiration is to obtain his M.D. and possibly a Ph.D.! _____________________________ Joining MD has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. It has surrounded me with like-minded individuals who hold many of the same values I do. MD has turned the pre-med process into something that’s fun and enjoyable. I am so thankful for all the boys I’ve met who will without a doubt be lifelong friends.

Brotherhood Spotlight: Baker Welch Baker is currently a 4th year majoring in Microbiology (B.S.) with a minor in Spanish. He has been in Mu Delta for 2.5 years and currently serves as Mu Delta’s President (2020-21) and has served as Fundraising Chair (2019-20). Baker has volunteered with many associations such as Kids in Nutrition, Doctors Without Walls, The Gaucho Experiment and Adventures in Caring. He also worked as a Personal Attendant at Devereux Advanced Behavioral... Health (for 6 months). Baker’s research experience includes his involvement in Waite’s Lab studying industrial viability of collagen proteins found within swell shark egg cases (6 months). Baker has been invited to Phi Beta Kappa, one of the oldest and most prestigious honors society at UCSB. Some of his hobbies include working out, surfing, reading, and golfing. Baker intends to work with Teach for America for 2 years post-grad as a full-time high school science teacher in San Diego and then apply to Medical School during this time with the goal of becoming a Pediatrician. Interesting Fact: Living up to my name, I have THE best cookie recipe. _____________________________ Quote: Being in Mu Delta has surrounded me with brothers and friends that push me day-in and day-out to be the best version of myself. It has given me lifelong memories and has defined my college experience thus far. It truly is the perfect combination of fun and academic excellence that every member can attest to. I couldn’t imagine growing as much as I have or wanting to push myself as hard without these guys by my side every step of the way. Love you boys.

Alumni Spotlight: Aidin Spina UCSB Class of 2020 Aidin graduated as a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major student, with a minor in Italian Studies. He joined Mu Delta Winter Quarter of his freshman year; he served as Mu Delta’s former Brotherhood Chair and former New Member Education Chair. Aidin has volunteered with the 5th Grade Chemistry Outreach (2016-2017) team and Partners in Wellness (2017-2019). He has worked as a Student Ambassador at the UCSB Annual Fund (2...017-2018) and worked as an Organic Chemistry CLAS Tutor (2019-2020). Aidin also worked on creating transgenic Aedes Aegypti mosquitos in Dr. Craig Montell’s Lab for research. Some of his hobbies include reading and die. As he graduated this year with honors, he plans to obtain his MD/PhD and become a physician scientist. _____________________________ Quote: Mu Delta has been the one steady thing throughout my college career. I can say without a doubt joining Mu Delta has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Not only has it taught me how to be a better student and community member, but it has helped me create friendships that will last for the rest of my life. I am truly grateful for everything the house has helped me with and I hope to continue to give back for as long as I can.