Senior Profile: Micah Burk

From the heart of Hays, Kansas, comes Micah Burk. He will be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. 

In his time at Fort Hays, Micah has received the ACS Outstanding Sophomore Award (2024), Sigma Chi Academic Excellence Award, and has been accepted into Scholars in Rural Health Program. Additionally, he is serving as this year's president for the FHSU Premedical Club!

Outside of the classroom, Micah enjoys playing tennis (if the Kansas weather cooperates), being involved with the Sigma Chi fraternity, and spending time with all of the wonderful people at the Tiger Fitness Center.

Following graduation, Micah will be headed to Salina, Kansas to continue his studies. He has been accepted into the highly competitive KU School of Medicine, which only admits eight students per year. Micah plans to complete their four-year M.D. program and return to the area to practice Family Medicine so he can give back to the community that has always been his home. 

From Micah: "My family has been my biggest support, guiding me through college and supporting me every time challenges and uncertainties arise. I would also like to thank Dr. Balthazor, Dr. Braasch-Turi, Dr. McClure, and Dr. Gillock for their large support, as well as many other faculty in the Chemistry and Biology departments. With amazing classes that inspired my learning and prepared me for medical school, these professors have supported me with their time and suggestions for improvement."

We are so proud of all Micah's accomplishments and wish him all the best on his journey to become a rural physician!