The editorial team of the Graduate Medical Scholars Journal is comprised of dedicated medical students, faculty advisors, and healthcare professionals within the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College committed to fostering academic scholarship and supporting medical student research. Our team is responsible for overseeing the peer-review process, curating high-quality submissions, and ensuring each issue reflects the highest standards of academic excellence. For a more step-by-step description of the review process, visit the Submissions tab.
Together, we aim to highlight the exceptional contributions of medical students, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspire a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning within the medical community.
Meet our team:
Founders / Editors-in-Chief
Aryna C. Armand, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
Aryna Armand is a third-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine with a strong foundation in research and biotechnology. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of San Diego, where she conducted bench research on molecular mechanisms involved in cancer biology, sparking her passion for scientific discovery. She later earned her master’s in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University.
Aryna’s research experience spans basic science, clinical research, and surgical innovation. At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she contributed to translational research projects aimed at improving pediatric neuroblastoma outcomes, and at Geisel, she is involved in research within the plastic surgery department, focusing on advancements in reconstructive techniques. Her interests include plastic surgery, medical device development, and the integration of technology in surgical innovation, with a focus on improving patient care and expanding access to life-changing procedures.
Matin Bikaran, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
Matin Bikaran is a third-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth with a strong foundation in research and clinical medicine. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Microbial Biology with Highest Distinction from the University of California, Berkeley.
Matin’s research experience spans interventional radiology and immunology. At UCSF, he led an NIH RO1-funded project in genomic immunology, and at Geisel, he is exploring innovative radiological techniques for the treatment of complex medical conditions. His interests include interventional radiology, oncology, and the intersection of clinical medicine and innovation, with a focus on advancing patient care and outcomes.
Chief Faculty Advisor
- Timothy B. Gardner, MD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
Editorial Board Members
- Dina Abdalla, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Logan M. Bateman, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Valerie Barreto, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Dara M. Cuffe, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Caolain J. Mathers, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Anthony Tsai, Y2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
- Julia M. Zabinska, M2, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
Production Manager: Technical Operations Lead
Production Manager: Formatting & Publication Lead