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D.O. Candidate
Touro University California
Sam Houman is a fourth-year medical student at Touro University California, who is driven to improve patients’ independence, function, and quality of life through a career in Physiatry. He holds a Master’s in Translational Biotechnology from USC, where he conducted research focused on epigenetic reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells, and has published work in aging biology through his participation in the NIH MSTAR Scholarship program. While at USC, he also volunteered with a student group focused on stem cell education for public discourse.
This research project reflects his broader commitment to empowering others through education. He has also been deeply involved in peer education, developing hands-on training and curricula to enhance preclinical student learning. He collaborated with faculty to create a musculoskeletal ultrasound curriculum, led workshops on ultrasound-guided injections, and is designing an elective to promote disability inclusion in medical education. Additionally, Sam has served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate genetics courses and mentored research interns, fostering mentorship and collaborative learning across multiple levels of training.
Outside of school, he enjoys playing in recreational ice hockey and basketball leagues, snowboarding, and hosting cookouts for friends and family.
