A Passion for Medicine Fueled by Learning
Jase Edmonson is training for more than a career—he’s preparing to make a difference. As a student-athlete majoring in biology with a pre-med focus, Jase splits his time between track and soccer practices, labs, and volunteering. Whether he’s helping out at the campus Wellness Center or cooking meals at the local shelter, Jase shows up with heart and humility. His experience as an athlete fuels his passion for medicine, especially orthopedic surgery.
His purpose? To combine science, service, and sport to help others heal.
Watch Jase’s purpose journey unfold below — then take the first step on your own. Whether you're passionate about athletics, careers, service, academics, or something entirely on your own, our team is here to help you explore what's possible at Wilmington College.graph
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The Impact of Academics at Wilmington College
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13:1
Student-to-Faculty
Ratio
60+
Academic Programs
12
Pre-Professional
Pathways
From Classroom to Calling
Dr. Jessica Veite-Eiser took her purpose from the classroom to remote villages in Nepal and rural Alaska — delivering care where it’s needed most. Her story is proof that a purpose-driven education doesn’t just prepare you for a career. It prepares you to make a difference. Read her story to see where purpose can take you.
Inspired by what’s possible? Let Dr. Jessica Veite-Eiser's story be your spark. Start your journey at Wilmington College and discover where your purpose can lead.
A Life of Service, Rooted in Science
Dr. Jessica Veite-Eiser, Class of 2012, has devoted her life to healing others—both at home and around the world. Graduating summa cum laude from Wilmington College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, she went on to attend West Virginia University School of Medicine on a Health Professions Scholarship supported by the U.S. Army. While navigating the demands of medical school, Jessica found time to serve others, volunteering as a Wish Granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and working with her school’s homeless outreach program.
Following her pediatric residency in 2020, she was stationed at one of the military’s most underserved treatment facilities in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she earned her Board Licensure in Pediatrics. Her commitment to service took her even further—completing medical mission trips to Nepal through the Wilderness Medical Society. When her military commitment ends, Jessica plans to stay in interior Alaska and serve as a pediatrician for the Tanana Chiefs Conference, providing critical care to native Alaskan populations with limited access to healthcare.
Whether in rural Alaska, underserved cities, or remote mountain regions abroad, Dr. Veite-Eiser lives her purpose every day—bringing knowledge, compassion, and courage to the communities that need them most.