Student Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part I

Short Bio: Jerry Tullo was born and raised in New York and graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology. During his undergraduate studies, he assisted in fMRI and PET neuroimaging research on Major Depressive Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease. His published research focuses on the usage of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treating Major Depressive Disorder, at Geisel he has been involved in ENT department conducting research including AI-generated 3D models of surgical target tissue. After college, he spent five years working as a high school biology teacher at Quest to Learn, an innovative public school in New York City. As part of the NYC Teaching Fellows, he followed his mission to bring exciting and high-quality science education to high-needs inner-city schools. Prior to his time as a teacher and medical student, he worked as a professional sailing coach, boat captain, and outdoor educator. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and other outdoor activities.

Name (pronouns): Jerome (Jerry) Tullo

Hometown: Staten Island NY

Year at Geisel: M4 (Split)

Career interest: Otolaryngology

The best thing about Geisel is: The Cabins!

Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Mascoma Lake

Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Paddleboarding / River Floats

Favorite book/poem: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick

Favorite song/piece of music: Bon Iver, Blood Bank

Favorite quote: “Success is 90% pomp and 10% circumstance” - Anonymous

Most treasured travel: Visiting Myanmar in 2014

Guilty pleasure: HBO’s Deadwood

Unknown fact about you: Worked as a sailboat captain in Thailand.

Anything else: Looking forward to getting to know my new class of 2026.