Sarjenka

Sarjenka was a female Dreman in the 24th century.

In 2365, while her planet, Drema IV, was in the midst of catastrophic geological shifts, Sarjenka began transmitting radio frequency calls for help, which were eventually intercepted by Lieutenant Commander Data of the USS Enterprise-D. Data brought Sarjenka aboard the Enterprise, and then convinced Captain Picard to intervene to save the Dreman population, an act arguably inconsistant with the Prime Directive. In order to avoid further cultural contamination, Picard ordered Doctor Katherine Pulaski to erase Sarjenka's short-term memories of her interaction with the Federation. (TNG episode: "Pen Pals")

By 2369, Drema IV had become a Federation protectorate, and Sarjenka was a medical apprentice. That year, a dilithium mining disaster struck Drema IV, during which Sarjenka assisted members of the Starfleet starships USS Progress and USS Tropser. She was reunited during this mission with Progress chief medical officer Katherine Pulaski, who, after observing Sarjenka in action during the rescue mission, sponsored the young woman's application to Starfleet Medical Academy.

Sarjenka graduated with her medical degree in May of 2377, as well as a commission as a Lieutenant, junior grade. Upon graduation she was offered the position of assistant chief medical officer of the USS da Vinci, under Captain David Gold. (SCE eBook: Progress.)