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Justyna Poznanski

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Bold Points

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Finalist

1x

Winner

Bio

My passion for medicine and science stems from a deep-rooted desire to serve my community, which has fueled my pursuits in health care and medicine. I was the first in my family to graduate college, obtaining a B.S Biochemistry, with minors in Biology and Music, and I am now pursuing my M.D in Poznań, Poland with a strong sense of enthusiasm. Prior to entering medical school, I spent four years working part-time in various positions, including as a Medical Scribe, Medical Interpreter, Instructor for a non-profit organization, as well as in a sandwich shop. One of my most rewarding experiences was serving as an AmeriCorps Member, where I was able to educate "at-risk youth" in low-income, medically underserved, and English-limited communities. As I work alongside medical professionals in my community, I see the value of community engagement through starting non-profit foundations, public speaking, serving on Boards, volunteering, and more. These are the footsteps that I aim to follow, using my skills and unique experiences to become the ideal community doctor. With the help of Bold Scholarships, I am striving to become a global leader in the field of medicine, using my multilingual skills to bridge the gap between the medical community and the general public. My goal is to break down mental, cultural, and language barriers that prevent people from receiving the care they need. I am excited to pursue this bold plan and become a force for positive change in the world of medicine.

Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Medicine
  • GPA:
    3.7

Eastern Connecticut State University

Bachelor's degree program
2012 - 2017
  • Majors:
    • Music
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
  • Minors:
    • Biology, General
  • GPA:
    3.4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Non-profit member, Volunteer, Doctors without boarders and director of facility

    • First AID/CPR/AED Instructor

      American Red Cross
      2018 – Present6 years
    • Project Coordinator

      AmeriCorps
      2017 – 20192 years
    • Medical Interpreter Instructor & Educator

      Health Education Center (non-profit)
      2018 – 20202 years
    • Medical Scribe

      ScribeAmerica
      2018 – 20202 years

    Sports

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2010 – 20122 years

    Fencing

    Varsity
    2009 – 20123 years

    Awards

    • 4th place at ECC

    Research

    • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

      Researcher
      2024 – Present
    • Anesthesiology

      LaserMD Pain Relief — Medical Student
      2023 – Present
    • Plastic Surgery

      Clinique of Plastic Surgery — Medical Student
      2023 – Present
    • Neurosurgery

      Yale University — Intern
      2016 – 2016
    • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

      Poznań University School of Medical Science — Wet Lab research
      2021 – Present

    Arts

    • Thames Valley Symphony; Connecticut Symphony

      Violinist
      2 Performances per year
      2006 – Present
    • B.O.M.B (Bring Our Music Back)

      Music
      2010 – 2012
    • Thames Valley Music School

      Music
      2007 – 2012
    • Connecticut Valley Symphony

      Music
      2017 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      PUMS — Qualified Medical, Legal and Community Interpreter Polish-English
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Richard Lee Bronson Memorial — Treasurer
      2015 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      American Red Cross — Volunteer
      2017 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Hands on Hartford — Volunteer
      2017 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Eastern Connecticut State University — Educator
      2013 – 2014
    • Volunteering

      AmeriCorps (Health Education Center) — Program Coordinator for Youth Health Service Corps
      2017 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering