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Pranavya Radhakrishnan

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Bio

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Virginia, interested in pursuing a major in Global Public Health and a minor in Data Science. I will be the first in my family to become a doctor and also the first to go to college in the United States. My goal is to become a doctor and help others throughout my career. I've always wanted to be a shoulder for families to lean on. I feel that with a career in medicine, I'll be able to help people on a more intimate level than other healthcare professions. I'd also like to work in medicine to fight discrimination in healthcare and provide equal care for everyone because disparities in healthcare tear families apart. After hearing from my mom about the impact my pediatrician had on her as a new parent, I hope to become a pediatrician and have the same impact on other new parents. I also have an interest in criminology/criminal justice, as well as, computer science and data science. I LOVE to sing and listen to music, and I am part of Ektaal A Cappella, a South Asian fusion premier a cappella group on UVA grounds! I am passionate about feminism, gender equality, inclusivity, diversity, and activism. I am multilingual and speak Tamil at home; I'm also learning Spanish and Hindi. I enjoy learning about new cultures & traditions and different languages. My friends would describe me as outgoing, resilient, and optimistic.

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Public Health
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Minors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Public Health

John Champe Hs

High School
2018 - 2022
  • GPA:
    3.7

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Doctor

    • Shadower

      Various Medical Practices
      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Swimming

    Intramural
    2009 – 20189 years

    Badminton

    Intramural
    2022 – Present2 years

    Mixed Martial Arts

    Intramural
    2017 – 20192 years

    Basketball

    Club
    2015 – 20183 years

    Research

    • Public Health

      University of Virginia — Student Researcher
      2023 – Present
    • Public Health

      University of Virginia — Student Researcher
      2022 – Present
    • Botany/Plant Biology

      John Champe High School — Student Researcher
      2018 – 2019

    Arts

    • Ektaal A Cappella

      Music
      2022 – Present
    • John Champe High School A Capella Team

      Music
      2019 – 2021
    • Bharathanatiyam - Indian Classical Dance

      Dance
      2009 – 2017
    • Classical Music

      Music
      2008 – Present
    • John Champe High School Choir

      Music
      2018 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Chantilly Performance PT — Volunteer
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Spanish National Honors Society - JCHS — President
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Future Medical Leaders Club (FMLC) — Graphic Designer
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      JCHS National Honors Society — Historian
      2020 – Present
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Knights Knitting - John Champe High School — Knitter
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Health Occupations Students of America - John Champe High School Chapter — President
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Knights for Knowledge — Student Tutor
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      EHK Nguyen Tutoring — I was a tutor and I tutored children and teens in school subjects.
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Gum Spring Library Teen Volunteering — I helped children and teens complete tasks and crafts.
      2017 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship