Medical Student Leadership Board Member at American College of Cardiology – Texas Chapter (2026-07 – Present)
- Serve as a board member in the Texas chapter of the American College of Cardiology to expand the medical student section.
Research Practicum in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center (2025-09 – Present)
- Completed my Master of Public Health practicum and Integrated Learning Experience at UT Southwestern within the Cardio-Metabolic Research Unit under the guidance of Dr. Ambarish Pandey and Dr. Neil Keshvani, where my work will focus on comparing exercise patterns among heart failure patients in rural and urban communities. This is a partnership between UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott and White, and several other rural hospitals.
Research Intern at the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (2024-05 – Present)
- Worked under the guidance of Dr. Anandita Kulkarni, assisting in data collection and analysis for multiple cardiovascular research projects, including assessment of Coronary Artery Calcium scores, cholesterol levels, echocardiograms, and various other cardiovascular metrics; led a project applying AI-based image analysis to map and quantify coronary artery plaque burden.
Research assistant at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Public Health at Texas A&M University (2024-01 – 2024-05)
- Worked under Dr. Virender Sharma, contributing to experiments on the utilization of ferrates in water contamination. Responsibilities included handling various chemical solutions and demonstrating proficiency in advanced wet-lab techniques, including buffer solution preparation, redox potential measurement, electrode use, and solution formulation.
Independent Researcher at the School of Public Health's Department of Health Promotion at Texas A&M University (2023-11 – Present)
- Conducted an observational study to assess college students' knowledge of women's health, utilizing surveys to gather information on topics such as the menstrual cycle, female anatomy, and preventative measures.
Student Researcher at UT Southwestern (2023-07 – Present)
- Worked with a Radiologist in advanced cardiac and pulmonary imaging to review CT scans in preparation to write a case report. This report was in collaboration with the attending and radiology resident on Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome.
- Collaborated on a quality project with Dr. Batra, focusing on patient data analysis and the identification of key terms.
Research Intern at the Cardiovascular Research Institute at The Heart Hospital: Baylor Scott & White (2023-06 – 2024-05)
- Conducted retrospective data analysis on heart conditions and procedures, focusing on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), examining coronary artery disease prevalence in South Asians using EPIC software.
- Gained hands-on experience in cardiovascular health through participation and observation in Cardiac and Prevention Clinics, enhancing understanding of diverse patient care.
- Expanded knowledge in cardiac care by observing procedures and surgeries like Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), and attended the American Society of Preventive Cardiology conference, staying abreast of advancements in cardiology.
Research assistant in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Public Health at Texas A&M University (2022-10 – 2024-05)
- Assisted a Public Health PhD candidate working under Dr. Genny Carrillo in researching asthma-related disparities in communities, involving database creation in Excel for data management and analysis.
- Conducted house visits for participant engagement, including obtaining informed consent, delivering asthma health education, and discussing results, focusing on the impact of volatile organic compounds and particulates as triggers.
- Provided comprehensive health education on asthma management, encompassing trigger identification, effective household cleaning methods, and debunking common misconceptions about the condition.
Student Researcher at Postlytics (2022-10 – 2023-08)
- Led extensive medical research at a start-up company, focusing on the development of a novel medical patch, which included identifying potential risk factors and targeting high-risk populations for the device's efficacy.
- Developed crucial documentation detailing the medical patch's application and usage guidelines, ensuring clear and effective communication of its functionality.
- Spearheaded the creation and implementation of surveys to gather comprehensive clinical data, encompassing patient history, demographics, and insurance information, crucial for tailoring the device to meet specific patient needs.
Volunteer at Texas Avenue Medical Clinic (2022-11 – 2024-05)
- Volunteered and observed at a primary care and addiction clinic, performing tasks such as scribing patient details, inputting data into electronic health records, setting up medical equipment, and shadowing an addiction specialist to gain insights into patient care and communication.
Observer at Novant Health Hospital (2023-07 – 2023-07)
- Served as a student observer at the Novant Health Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, observing neonatal procedures, scrubbing in on C-sections, and shadowing specialty physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists to understand the intricate aspects of neonatal care.
Observer at Children's Health, an affiliate of UT Southwestern Medical School (2023-05 – 2023-05)
- Gained insights into pediatric cardiac care by shadowing specialists, attending patient conferences, learning advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as MRI and echocardiograms, and enhancing understanding of diverse patient care practices and evolving medical approaches.
- Shadowed a pulmonary pediatric specialist in a cystic fibrosis clinic, acquiring knowledge about treatment approaches and understanding the social, socioeconomic, and environmental aspects of managing a chronic disease.
