Medical Student
Washington University School of Medicine
Samuel Brehm, B.S.M.E is a second year medical student at Washington University School of Medicine.
He was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He developed an early interest in science and engineering. Upon graduating from high school, Samuel decided to attend Rice University in Houston, Texas, to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at Rice, Samuel’s interests changed to that of medicine. He started a medical device development organization, Rice Medical Devices, and began working at the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, he worked at American Superconductor and SIGN Fracture Care, a non-profit creating orthopedic capacity in developing countries. He graduated from Rice with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering as well as a minor in cell biology and biochemistry.
Since arriving at Washington University School of Medicine, Samuel has become deeply involved in the medical school community. He serves as the IT Liaison in the medical student government, helping to improve technology and communication among students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, he operates two startups within the health startup incubator Sling Health STL, where he works on spine and neurovascular technology. Samuel is the Chief Medical Officer of the incubator, connecting the incubator to the rest of the healthcare space in St. Louis. He is also involved in clinical spine research with Dr. Molina, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery.