August Student of the Month: Lexi Garber, OMS-IV

ACOI recognizes osteopathic medical students who are outstanding members of their medical schools and communities with the Student of the Month Recognition Program.

Please join us in congratulating the August winner: Lexi Garber, OMS-IV, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton.

Student Doctor Garber was nominated because she regularly distinguishes herself through her unwavering commitment to her academic pursuits and community involvement. Lexi exemplifies leadership, compassion, dedication, and a positive attitude.

Actively engaging in anatomy tutoring and dissection, Lexi was able to dissect many cadavers in preparation for the incoming classes below her. Her excitement for understanding the inner workings of the human body through a hands-on approach is unmistakable. Not only did she dissect, but she spent time with first year students to teach anatomy. Lexi enthusiastically and empathetically tutored various first-year students who needed assistance, helping to simplify challenging concepts and fostering a love for anatomy and the human body in her classmates. Her ability to teach difficult concepts in a simplified manner to students and also patients during rotations is one of her qualities that makes her a perfect candidate for ACOI student of the month.  

In addition to her tutoring efforts, Lexi has made substantial strides in research actively contributing to a wide array of projects from topics ranging from female physiology including menopause, dermatologic treatments for psoriasis, management of nail patella syndrome, informed consent process in sports medicine, and rare presentation of botryomycosis. She is also involved in projects ranging from Bell’s Palsy to aortic disease. Her engagement in diverse research projects reflects her passion for medicine. Her willingness to commit to contributing to the global medical community beyond the classroom is heavily apparent.

Not only is Lexi distinguished in her academic studies, she has been involved in her community. Lexi has been involved in the DO More Charity Organization in Jacksonville. This organization was founded by a group of medical students in order to help underserved communities by partnering with local charities. One of the events that Lexi was involved in specifically was creating “Blessing Bags,” which were bags that included hygiene products and basic everyday needs, such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant etc. for the underserved community in the Jacksonville area. Lexi prides herself on giving back to her community, which is a great quality to have as a future physician.

Meet Lexi Garber

What is your hometown?
 Scotch Plains, NJ

What is your education?
Bachelor's in science from University of Florida. Med school: LECOM-Bradenton. 

What are your hobbies?
Cooking, eating out at new restaurants, shopping, boating, and spending time with family and friends.

What are three things people may not know about you?
My favorite snack is salt and vinegar chips or a bowl of ice cream, I have an older brother also in medical school, and I played lacrosse most of my life.

How has ACOI helped you in your education so far?
ACOI has helped me connect with other osteopathic physicians and will help me as my future career as a physician.

Do you have an idea of what specialty you would like to go into?
Internal medicine - hospital medicine or critical care.