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Long Beach, CA, US

Torrance, California, United States

Kisumu, Kenya

• Performed detailed costing evaluation on tuberculosis rule out tests used to improve isoniazid therapy use in people living with HIV and tuberculosis in hospitals in Kisumu, Kenya under the mentorship of Dr. Ruanne.

• Conducted a chart review of factors affecting time from diagnosis to time to treatment in lung cancer patients at the University of Washington Medical Center from 1995-2016 with a special focus on disparities to.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Navigates the distinct personalities of 52 first-year students and facilitates their success in college
• Creates an inclusive living environment through floor meetings and monthly fun events
• Acts as a conflict mediator to resolve resident disagreements
• Works 3 hours a week as a Desk Receptionist for the Residential Hall Front Desk to promote security and safety

American University

• Learned the fundamentals of computer homology modeling of G-protein coupled receptors under the supervision of Dr. Stefano Costanzi
• Preformed cell transformation and plasmid amplification using Escherichia coli
• Worked on an upcoming publication regarding homology modeling of G-protein coupled receptors

American University

• Worked with Staphylococcus aureus to test biofilm induction with various clinical grade antibiotics such as Methicillin and Amoxicillin under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan
• Handled biohazards such antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus following safety standards

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked at the Innovation hub that analyzes and creates solutions to problems at Sibley Hospital
• Created a 350-point Emergency department process map to depict the steps of emergency patient care to identify areas for improvement
• Assisted on project to connect hospital case managers to local NPOs to promote holistic post-hospital care and wrote a basic business plan for a web application*Worked from September 2014-December 2014 and September.

Bethesda, Maryland

• EMT-B certified through the State of Maryland
• Preforms basic medical interventions and transports patients in an ambulance to local hospitals
• Participates in training drills to practice basic protocol and emergency procedures
• Charge Aide of the ambulance unit: leads patient care and directs other crew members during the ambulance call
• Charge Aide status: one year of intensive training with over 400 hours of ambulance riding that included hazmat training, protective envelope and foam training, and EMS radio training

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Played games with pediatric patients and siblings to promote normalization of the hospital experience

Doctor Of Medicine - Md, Medicine

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biology And Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Epsilon: Medical Fraternity Member Phi Beta Kappa: Honors Fraternity Member

Study Abroad

• Study abroad program from February-July 2015 • Learned about business and medical practices in Australia through commerce and.