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New AOA Members Announced 

Alaa Malik, President of the Louisiana Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), and Vice President Ryan Schroeder recently announced the newest AOA members.

AOA recognizes students of the highest levels of scholarship, leadership, and service. 

The following 10 juniors from the LSU SOM Class of 2026 have been selected for membership into the Louisiana Beta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: 

  • Alexandra Bartholomew
  • Robert Branstetter IV
  • Amy Brouillette
  • Clifton Daigle
  • Katelyn Gill
  • Brett Haaga
  • Jack Leoni
  • Andrew Malek
  • Cade Nelson
  • Humza Pirzadah

The following residents, faculty members, and alumni have also been selected for membership into the Louisiana Beta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: 

Residents and Fellows: 

  • Lara Boudreaux, MD – Gastroenterology
  • Joshua DeBlieux, MD – Emergency Medicine
  • Courtney LaChute, MD – Internal Medicine
  • Ryan Leonard, MD – Internal Medicine
  • Humza Malik, MD – Internal Medicine
  • Stephany Nguyen, MD – Internal Medicine
  • Parker Yount, MD – Internal Medicine
     
    Faculty: 
  • Nicholas Culotta, MD – Dermatology
  • Taniya DeSilva, MD – Endocrinology
  • Julie Gallois, MD – Pediatrics
  • Catherine Hudson, MD – Gastroenterology
  • Dexter Matrana, DO – Internal Medicine
  • Taylor Phelps, MD – Ophthalmology
     
    Alumni: 
  • Robert Aertker, MD – Internal Medicine – Crowley, LA