Andrew W.

US Navy - 14 + years

Stanford School of Medicine - MD, PhD

Andrew grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia. After completing SEAL training in 2013, he attended the U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Medic course before joining SEAL Team Ten, where he completed two deployments.

Andrew discovered his passion for medicine early in his military career and began pursuing his education while continuing to serve. He earned a bachelor’s and master's degree from the University of Charleston, West Virginia, and was later accepted into Stanford School of Medicine, where he is a member of the Class of 2030.

Andrew hopes to continue serving veterans while pursuing his medical education. He is especially interested in advancing research on traumatic brain injury and its effects on service members and veterans. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, working out, and spending time with family and friends.