Hobbies and interests
Biomedical Sciences
Video Editing and Production
Anatomy
Epidemiology
HOSA
Genetics
Russian
Volunteering
Community Service And Volunteering
Medicine
Cooking
Reading
Realistic Fiction
Science
Short Stories
Fantasy
I read books multiple times per month
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Going to college is the start of a long professional journey for me. I plan to earn my bachelor's degree in a health and science-related field and continue on to medical school to ultimately specialize in pediatric endocrinology. I have been considering this career as my dream from a young age because I want to be a professional that can understand patients on a deeper level. Through my 14-year experience of living with and managing type 1 diabetes, I aim to be the person in whom juvenile patients can find feelings of reassurance, comfort, and understanding, with a degree and qualifications to help.
My fascination with medicine and science has grown exponentially over the course of my entire life. From 9th grade to senior year, I have taken classes that strengthened my passion for science. In college, I want to expand on the things I already have core knowledge in such as neurogenetics, anatomy, and epidemiology, yet have the option to venture into parts of pre-medicine that are unfamiliar to me. I will take action to be exposed to research and opportunities that will enhance my learning experience thereafter. In an educational environment that embraces new ideas and promotes growth in all areas of life, secondary education is the perfect way to continue discovering subjects I love.
Outside of school life, I envision myself dedicating time to volunteer work and while interacting with people from my culture in a diverse city.
I know that my passions are the future of the world, and I am determined to achieve my aspirations in college.
Education
University of Nevada-Reno
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Public Health
Minors:
- Gerontology
West Career & Technical Academy
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Medicine
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician Shadowing Experience
Trails Family Medical; Dr. Bikas Sharma.2022 – 2022Endocrinologist Shadowing Experience
The Docs; Dr. Asheesh Dewan2021 – 20221 yearCashier
Jones Market & Deli2020 – 20222 years
Research
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
University of Nevada, Las Vegas — Researched in the field of neurogenetics for 8 weeks and presented a peer-reviewed article to a P.I.2022 – 2022Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
West Career and Technical Academy — Lead role in developing an experimental proposal, engaging in a lab environment, and recording results of experiment so far.2022 – PresentHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Dexcom — Part of patient study2022 – 2022Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Office of Undergraduate Research — Collaborated with research group for 5 weeks to present a poster at the UNLV Research Symposium2021 – 2022
Arts
West Career and Technical Academy
VideographyDaily school annoucements broadcast2019 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Own initiative fundraising. — Collected $1200 for Ukrainian refugees. Fundraised through public outreach and donated directly to displaced people of the Donetsk region.2022 – 2022Volunteering
Own initiative small business — Owner of an Etsy shop that fundraised $300+ for JDRF.2020 – PresentVolunteering
Own initiative — English language tutor for Ukrainian students.2020 – 2021Volunteering
Health Occupations Students of America — Lead member managing announcements for the club and attending service events.2019 – PresentVolunteering
Nevada and California Diabetes Association — Counselor in training at a diabetic camp.2020 – Present