Hi all! My name is Anivarya and I’m a fourth year medical student at Duke. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona with the quintessential “grand canyon childhood,” hiking neighborhood trails on weekdays and exploring new rock formations on weekends. As a student, I love moving through weightlifting and dance and enjoy trying new plant-based recipes that keep my mind and body powered for the day. I’m also passionate about finding ways to integrate lifestyle into academic settings and create educational spaces for providers and patients to lead wellness-first lives. I’m incredibly excited to be part of the Medicine and Motion community, and can’t wait for our next adventure!

Hello all! My name is Anna and I am a fourth-year medical student at Duke. I was born, raised, and went to school in Maine prior to moving to Durham (where I am loving the warmer weather!). Growing up, I spent weekends piled in a minivan with friends traveling to soccer and basketball games. On weekdays, my dad would invite me to the gym after work where we’d run together while telling stories and laughing. This sparked my passion for fitness, which has grown over the years through college soccer, a couple ACL surgeries, and a personal training certification. Team sports, HIIT workouts, weightlifting, long walks, and indoor cycling are my “go-to” forms of movement, but I love trying new things! Exercise has been instrumental for my mental health throughout the years. I can’t wait to continue striving towards a balanced life rich with mental and physical health alongside you all!

Hi, my name is Baxter! I’m a 2.5-year-old lemon beagle born and raised in NC. Triangle Beagle Rescue saved my life before my forever hooman brought me to Durham. I think movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, I follow a strict regimen of a daily dose of zoomies followed by vicious tug-of-war battles with the couch cushions. Plus, my hooman routinely takes me outside for long walks and runs (with lots of sniff breaks, of course). Movement has helped me lose over 1/3 of my body weight, and I’m still going!! I may be one of the newest (and tiniest) member of Duke’s Medicine in Motion, but what I lack in size I sure make up for with my loud voice and might. These pesky NC squirrels don’t stand a chance!

Hey y’all! I’m Belle and I am a first year PA student at Duke. I was born and raised in Colorado and grew up swimming, skiing, and playing soccer and basketball and played soccer as a goalkeeper at a small Division II university in Northern California. I love finding new ways to stay active and have found community in sharing this passion with others! I’m really excited to be part of Medicine in Motion and explore all that North Carolina has to offer!

Hi everyone, I’m Cameron Keene! Although originally from Washington State, I have just moved to North Carolina from Salt Lake City, Utah! There, I played D1 soccer, graduated from the nursing program, and worked as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant nurse. I loved every second of it and it’s truly where I love to be as a nurse. Since moving out here, I have started my first semester in the Duke MSN program and my husband has started his first semester in the Duke DPT program (yes, we are insane to do grad school at the same time). Outside of work and school, I love to exercise in all forms. Working out in the gym, going on hikes, swimming, rock climbing, sports, and all of the above. Put together an activity to connect with others and move our bodies and I’m there! Through this club, I hope to combine my nursing background with my genuine passion to teach others the importance of movement and how it can help our bodies and minds be healthy and functional in all stages of life.

Hey, my name is Cheryl, I’m a second year medical student at Duke and am so excited to be a part of Medicine in Motion! I was a competitive powerlifter in college, and continue to enjoy hitting the gym and getting swole, even more so when it’s with friends and classmates. Once upon a time I was also an avid surfer and snowboarder, but a little hard to get to either in Durham. Outside of dropping heavy objects on the floor, I also enjoy hiking with my dog and finding the best spots on the Eno to enjoy the water. I’m also a hard cider/sour beer connoisseur and enjoy long walks on the beach at sunset.

Hiya! I’m Dana Oakes, a third year DPT student at Duke. I was born and raised just south of Denver, Colorado where I grew up trying just about every sport under the sun, and enjoyed getting outdoors, camping, biking, hiking, and skiing. Before coming back to school for my DPT, I dabbled in seasonal work as a hiking tour guide on the Great Wall of China in 2019 and a ski instructor in 2021 and 2022. As a student I am passionate about weightlifting, pickleball, skiing, tennis, and walking/hiking. I consistently find community in outdoor spaces and hope to help foster that community through Medicine in Motion here at Duke!

Hey everyone – my name is Daniel, and I am a second-year medical student at Duke! Besides being in Durham now, I’ve called Massachusetts home my whole life, but I feel most at home when I have a soccer ball at my feet, some friends, and an open area to scrimmage, juggle, or play soccer tennis (especially if it’s on the beach). Badminton is another one of my favorite sports, and I play casually at Triangle Badminton and Table Tennis! I also love weightlifting, which I rely on as a way to recharge after long periods of studying or taking exams. This passion played a large role in what drew me to medicine in the first place after it inspired me to work part-time as a personal trainer in college and learn more about the body. Besides these activities, I genuinely love trying out new ways to stay moving – since coming to Durham, my peers have inspired me to try tennis, cycling, running a 5k, and Orange Theory! Meeting new people and developing friendships through all these activities is what has made my time at Duke so special, and I’m excited to continue finding ways to do so with everyone down the line!

My name is Daphne, and I am a third year medical student at Duke. Growing up in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, some of my favorite memories were being active in the outdoors, whether through hiking trips or marching band practices in triple-digit heat (it was a love-hate relationship). I discovered weightlifting in high school, and I fell in love with the way it helped me feel both physically and mentally strong. When I'm not in the gym, you can find me running (slowly), taking photos, hanging out with my two cats, or enjoying a bowl of oatmeal. I'm excited to continue building a community around accessible and inclusive movement with Medicine in Motion!

Hi! I’m Delaney, a 2nd year medical student at Duke. I am originally from North Dakota and spent 6 years in Minnesota before moving to Durham for school (lovely winters we have here!). Motion has always been a huge part of my life. From hiking and camping with my family in the summers, to being a 3-sport athlete in high school, to playing collegiate ice hockey, group activities were integral to me becoming who I am today, and I am excited to continue building relationships and community within Medicine in Motion! In the last few years, my hobbies have expanded to include running, backpacking, climbing, lifting, yoga, and of course, playing in a “retirement” ice hockey league. I love anything that gets me moving, and I can’t wait to continue sharing my passion for activity with the Duke community!

Hello! My name is Diana Nguyen and I am a first year student in Duke’s Physician Assistant Program. I am from Greensboro, North Carolina and went to North Carolina State University in Raleigh (GO PACK!). I enjoy spending time walking and jogging with friends, especially on the network of greenways and trails RDU has to offer. I love trying out new ways to move, and I have taken dance, yoga, volleyball, and cycling classes in recent years. This year I went to Peru and hiked Vinicuna, the Mountain of Seven Colors, and at an elevation of 16,000 feet with no training it was no joke, but the view was worth it! I look forward to being part of the Medicine in Motion team and to push myself and others in the healthcare field to stay active!

Hello all! I’m Ethan, a third-year(+) medical student at Duke. I grew up right outside of Portland, Oregon and moved to Durham at the start of medical school. I went to undergrad at Cornell where I played football. I have since transitioned to distance running. I tell myself I do it for fun though sometimes (usually…kidding) I question this. I enjoy all types of running but especially love exploring new trails in the mountains and state parks. To balance my running, I lift weights and decompress with yoga. I also love reading, watching TV, and recently started brewing my own beer. I am excited to be a part of the Medicine in Motion team and hope to share my love of exercise and movement with all!