Michael Mederos is a senior at the University of Texas- Pan American, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. His minors include Chemistry, Honors studies, and English. As a member of the Premedical Honors College, he has solidified his acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine where he will earn his medical degree. In addition to coursework, Michael has researched in the Medical Research Division at the Edinburg Regional Academic Health Center- University of Texas Health Science Center since 2010, and he will defend his honors thesis based on his research with the glucocorticoid receptor. As a member of the Guerra Honors Program, Michael gained international experience and developed a passion for international policy while studying abroad in France. He also has a keen interest in health care policy and will apply his health and science background in Washington, D.C. this Fall.