First Generation and Low income Medical Student Association

ABOUT FGLIMed

Mission

First-Generation Low-Income in Medicine Association (FGLIMed) mission is to create a network of medical students, undergraduate students, physicians and alumni that identify as first generation or from a low-income background. We strive to achieve socio-economic equality within the medical field through elevation of resources, mentorship, and community outreach. It is our intention to be both an academic and personal support system for our members. We achieve this by facilitating, celebrating and highlighting the success of first-generation low-income medical students here at AMC.

History 

FGLIMed was first founded at Albany Medical College many years ago. Despite falling inactive for a period of time, the organization was revived in 2019 with the hard work of Michele Cerasani (Class of '22) and Fredy Huertero (Class of '20). In 2020, the organization's name was changed from 1GMED to FGLIMed to be more inclusive. In the short time since then, FGLIMed has become an integral part of both the AMC community and USA. 

Events and Initiatives 

Since our revival in 2019, FGLIMed has hosted a variety of different events to help support our members with financial literacy, loan information, as well as connect students with physicians and mentors who identify as first generation or as supporters. Every year, we are proud to host a First-Generation Week to provide students with resources and information about medical school, residency, and beyond. We also engage with undergraduate schools in the area to support up-and-coming undergraduate students in their medical journeys.

In addition to programming, FGLIMed is passionate about addressing basic needs and insecurity of medical trainees. Working closely with our faculty advisors as well as Dean Boulos, we raise money annually to provide stethoscopes to the most financially underserved members of the incoming MD class. With the Medical Student Pride Alliance, we also run a Professional Clothing Closet throughout the year. Students are able to utilize the closet to obtain professional attire at any time, anonymously, and free of charge.

Leadership

FGLIMed is led by an executive board that is formed in January of each year. The 2025-2026 executive board of FGLIMed is:

• Presidents: Taína K. Stevens 

• VP: Jaimie Abraham

• Secretary: Narda Bondah

• Treasurer: Reem Hashmi

• PR: Lizette Herrschaft

• Admission Liaison: Xochitl Bryson

Past leadership includes: Shakia Miller (Class of '28), Francesca Muzio (Class of '28), Riane Richard (Class of '28), Brandon Ascencio (Class of '28), Haang Lu (Class of '28),  Jade Rodriguez (Class of '28), Lydia Williams (Class of '27), Tarick Ahmad (Class of '27), Mofe Abe (Class of '27), Sabrina Harrath (Class of '27), Redwan Binrouf (Class of '27), Danny Over (Class of '27), Sage Feminella (Class of '26), Sophie Frank (Class of '26), Jun Yang (Class of '26), Kiera Whitely (Class of '26), Sierra Vincent (Class of '26), Raymond Abini-Agbomson (Class of '26), Dakota Wilkinson (Class of '25), Deepika Kothakapa (Class of '25), Catherine Ramos (Class of '25), Daniel Mutua (Class of '25), Zoey Bert (Class of '25), Savannah Stewart (Class of '25), Devante Bryant-Nurse (Class of '25), Annette Kaminaka (Class of '24), Michelle Williams (Class of '23), Brooke Davis (Class of '24), Alyssa Galloway (Class of '24), Angelina McKenna (Class of '24), Skylar Luu (Class of '24), Enxhi Rrapi (Class of '23), Angela McCall (Class of '23), John Chhoa (Class of '23),  Tiffany Wang (Class of '23), Michele Cerasani (Class of '22), and Fredy Huertero (Class of '20).

Get Connected

Interested in getting involved, learning more about us, or meeting with a FGLIMed representative when you interview at Albany Med? Reach out to us using our email below:

✉ 1gmed.albany@gmail.com