Avery Silar
Age: 24
Class: 2025
Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana
Undergraduate education: B.S. in biomedical sciences, Auburn University
What do you enjoy most about being a medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I love the small class size. It allows for the opportunity to get to know everyone fairly well and creates a real sense of community.
Are you involved in any research, organizations or other initiatives at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I am one of the M3 A&E student representatives to the curriculum committee, as well as chair of the student subcommittee of the curriculum committee. I also serve as vice president of the Family Planning & Reproductive Health Interest Group, and I recently became one of the M3 Peer Academic Leaders (PALs).
What are your interests and hobbies?
Reading, walking, yoga, thrifting
What is something unique about you?
I rode horses competitively throughout my childhood/teenage years and was even homeschooled for a while to be able to travel to more competitions throughout the year.