Meet a Med Student: Jelani Bender

Jelani Bender

Age: 23

Class of: 2024

Hometown: Birmingham

Undergrad/grad institution: Birmingham Southern College

Degrees earned: Bachelor of Science in chemistry

Interests, hobbies: Eating, going on hikes and other fun outdoor adventures; traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures, going to museums, sports, playing Xbox and binging Netflix

Something unique about me: I was once the opening act of Cirque du Soleil. I am a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. I have a twin sister who also is going to medical school.

Three of my favorite things: Marvel movies (especially “Black Panther”), Hibachi (with Yum Yum sauce, of course) and listening to music.