Independently authored paper on pigmentary disorders in skin of color under Dr. Abbas Raza, studying molecular mechanisms of melasma, solar lentigines, and PIH; analyzed antioxidant treatment options on reactive oxygen species involved in oxidative stress from excessive melanogenesis

Worked under Dr. James Fann, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery.Conducted a research project on AI heart visualization through the use of databases that use information from a compilation of cardiac imaging data acquired from echocardiograms, angiograms, and MRIs to make diagnosis easier for the doctor and more comprehensible for the patient; presented to Dr. Fann as part of the internshipPerformed and practiced surgical procedures, such as aortic stenosis, on a pig aorta

Co-Founded a student group and raised over $3,000 for International Oromo Health Professionals Association through strategic fundraising initiatives, contributing to developing of critical healthcare infrastructure in EthiopiaCreated and hosted Wayzata High School's first-ever annual futsal tournament, with 50+ students and 8 teams each yearExpanded the group to 42 active members involved in raising awareness for IOHPA’s mission