Andrew Hoyek

Andrew Hoyek is a rising senior at North Carolina State University originally from Cary, North Carolina. He is majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology and a minor in Political Science. With a strong interest in medicine, Andrew aspires to apply for medical school in the upcoming cycle and is committed to continuous learning, growth, and service within the medical field.

As a participant of the Undergraduate Clinical Research Internship Program (UCRIP) at Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center, Andew is conducting radiology research under the mentorship of Dr. Katherine Van Schaik. He is investigating the presence of Diffuse idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) among a pool of patients, with a focus on refining a disease scoring model to support future studies, ultimately deepening the understanding of its link to metabolic syndromes, and enhancing patient outcomes. As part of UCRIP, Andrew also shadows rounds of internal medicine weekly, where he gains meaningful insight into how interdisciplinary teams collaborate to care for complex patients.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys cooking, playing soccer, working out, and hanging out with friends and family.