Doctor of podiatric medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine

Hometown: Alexandria, Va.

The Red Cross connection: “In my home country of Serbia, two of my aunts are doctors. One was the chair of the Red Cross, so from a young age, I was constantly exposed to their experiences. Always seeing physicians, donors and volunteers working together, helping people, made me want to become a doctor.”

After graduation: Ugrinich will be starting a residency in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital. “Ultimately, I’d like to be the type of doctor that my aunts are,” she said. She hopes to one day open her own practice.

Why I chose Temple: “I fell in love at first sight with Temple. The teachers and the research opportunities are above and beyond other podiatry schools, and the city surrounding it is a great mix of old-world European charm and contemporary American personality.”

Getting involved: Ugrinich has been involved in several organizations and programs while at Temple.

Most recently, she was a resident assistant in the graduate dorms, something she said is “important for cohesion and community.” She also recently acted as the delegate to the American Podiatric Medical Students' Association and the liaison between students and residency program directors.

How Temple helped me grow: “My time at Temple has made me a well-rounded person. My experiences as an RA in the graduate dorms allowed me to develop my personal side, while my involvement with the APMSA allowed me to develop my professional side. It’s easy to be well-rounded when you love what you do.”

Music to my ears: “I love the symphony; I try to go see the Philadelphia Orchestra about once a week. It’s phenomenal.”

Something no one would guess: “I still speak Serbian fluently.”