Selom Bediako

Class of 2026
University Scholar

Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee

Major: Program II: "Health Disparities in the Black Diaspora and Community Models of Care"

Selom is a third-year undergraduate from Knoxville, Tennessee. She is intrigued by humans in all aspects from their physical well-being to their societal interactions, intersecting humanities and science. Selom's ultimate goal is to become a neurosurgeon and expand health equity for marginalized communities. Outside of class, she is involved with the planning committee for the Black Student Alliance, DukeAfrica, LDOC, GANO, and Duke Remote Area Medical. Selom is excited to be part of the Baldwin Scholars.