Bio
Carter Dow is from Chicago, Illinois. In May of 2026, Carter graduated cum laude with a
Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science and a minor in Chemistry on the pre-medical
track. He was drawn to Wake Forest University because it allowed him to build on his previous
Montessori education, where he learned the values of kindness, empathy, and respect for the
community around him. His time at Wake was guided by Wake Forest’s motto of Pro
Humanitate, motivating him to seek meaningful opportunities to lead, serve, and make a positive
impact on those around him.
During his time at Wake Forest, Carter made many meaningful connections and contributions
through his involvement across campus. He continued his passion for sports by playing Club
Baseball all four years where he served as President in his final year with the team. As President,
he helped lead the team to a 23-2 record, earning a top-five national ranking.
Driven by a desire to become a physician, Carter actively sought out opportunities to explore
medicine during his time at Wake Forest. In his sophomore year, he was accepted into the
American Cancer Society CARES organization where he supported cancer patients in need at
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He will always cherish the small interactions he had with patients
and staff because they allowed him to give back to the community that became his home while at
Wake. Carter was also selected for a summer research fellowship, where he worked with
members of the Wake Forest School of Medicine to detect the true prevalence of workplace
violence in hospital care settings. This work culminated in a poster presentation and the
submission of an abstract at a regional research conference.
Carter is thrilled to continue his time at Wake Forest, where he will leverage his interpersonal
skills and leadership experience to contribute to the academic and strategic initiatives of the
Provost’s Office this year. He is honored to be able to learn and work alongside an amazing
group of Wake Forest Fellows.