Hobbies and interests
Singing
Music
Guitar
Biomedical Sciences
Biology
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Knitting
Jewelry Making
Gardening
Tutoring
Teaching
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Physical Therapy
Dentistry
Reading
Science Fiction
Action
Mystery
Suspense
Romance
Adult Fiction
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per month
Pranavya Radhakrishnan
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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 programMajors:
- Public Health
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Minors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Public Health
John Champe Hs
High SchoolGPA:
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
Career
Dream career field:
Medical Practice
Dream career goals:
Doctor
Shadower
Various Medical Practices2021 – Present3 years
Sports
Swimming
Intramural2009 – 20189 years
Badminton
Intramural2022 – Present2 years
Mixed Martial Arts
Intramural2017 – 20192 years
Basketball
Club2015 – 20183 years
Research
Public Health
University of Virginia — Student Researcher2023 – PresentPublic Health
University of Virginia — Student Researcher2022 – PresentBotany/Plant Biology
John Champe High School — Student Researcher2018 – 2019
Arts
Ektaal A Cappella
Music2022 – PresentJohn Champe High School A Capella Team
Music2019 – 2021Bharathanatiyam - Indian Classical Dance
Dance2009 – 2017Classical Music
Music2008 – PresentJohn Champe High School Choir
Music2018 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
Chantilly Performance PT — Volunteer2021 – PresentVolunteering
Spanish National Honors Society - JCHS — President2020 – PresentVolunteering
Future Medical Leaders Club (FMLC) — Graphic Designer2020 – PresentVolunteering
JCHS National Honors Society — Historian2020 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
Knights Knitting - John Champe High School — Knitter2020 – PresentVolunteering
Health Occupations Students of America - John Champe High School Chapter — President2019 – PresentVolunteering
Knights for Knowledge — Student Tutor2019 – PresentVolunteering
EHK Nguyen Tutoring — I was a tutor and I tutored children and teens in school subjects.2019 – PresentVolunteering
Gum Spring Library Teen Volunteering — I helped children and teens complete tasks and crafts.2017 – 2020