Anisha Addepalli

Assisted Dr.

Mamta

Ohja during patient consultations to gain direct exposure to clinical workflows, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication. Assisted with vital intake and documentation processes, developing familiarity with charting, medical histories, and patient records management. Observed clinical procedures and patient follow-up, strengthening understanding of outpatient primary care.

Volunteer Medical Assistant - Norvinia Health - Ashburn, VA

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

• Assisted Dr. Mamta Ohja during patient consultations to gain direct exposure to clinical workflows, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication.
• Assisted with vital intake and documentation processes, developing familiarity with charting, medical histories, and patient records management.
• Observed clinical procedures and patient follow-up, strengthening understanding of outpatient primary care.

Vice President of Finance - Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity - Richmond, VA

(2026-02)

Founding Officer of the VA Beta Phi Delta Epsilon Chapter at VCU

• Oversee chapter finances, including budgeting, dues collection, and financial record management
• Develop and manage the chapter budget, regulate expenditures, and ensure compliance with Phi Delta Epsilon and University financial policies.
• Provide financial reports to the executive board and support recruitment, programming, and chapter initiatives through responsible financial planning.

Fundraising Committee - Future Health Professionals (HOSA) at Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

(2025-09)

• Collaborate with committee members to plan and execute fundraising initiatives supporting pre-health programming, competitions, and member engagement.
• Assist with budgeting, outreach, and logistics to increase participation and financial support for chapter activities.
• Support event coordination and communication efforts to ensure efficient fundraising operations.

Unit Assistant - VCU Medical Center – Cardiovascular Procedure Care Unit - Richmond, VA

(2026-02)

• Support clinical staff in the Cardiovascular Procedure Care Unit by restocking patient rooms, supply closets, and procedure carts to maintain efficient unit operations.
• Assist with non-clinical patient care tasks under nursing supervision and respond to call bells, answer phones, and provide guest service focused support

Activity Assistant - VCU Medical Center – Family Care Center - Richmond, VA

(2025-08 - 2025-12)

• Assist teachers in providing group and one-on-one support to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a hospital-based childcare setting.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate activities including reading, creative play, games, gardening, and supervised outdoor play to promote cognitive and social development.
• Support daily care routines and gain exposure to neurotypical child development and early childhood education within a pediatric clinical environment.

Undergraduate Research Assistant (Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program) - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing - Richmond, VA

(2026-05)

• Contribute to maternal-infant health research examining prenatal cannabis use, maternal mental health, and infant outcomes across pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Assist with participant recruitment, data collection, survey administration, and study workflows while adhering to human subjects research protocols and ethical standards.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine - Richmond, VA

(2026-01)

• Contribute to research investigating the role of the SPAG17 gene in embryonic development
• Perform DNA extraction and PCR, gaining hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques used to analyze gene expression and genetic structure.
• Assist with laboratory preparation, data organization, and experimental workflows while adhering to proper research protocols and lab safety standards.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - EMPOWER Youth Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

(2025-09 - 2026-04)

• Contribute to a community-based developmental psychology study examining well-being and developmental outcomes among Latinx, Black, and Multiracial children (ages 5–11) and their caregivers.
• Assisting with participant recruitment, qualitative interviewing, and the collection of behavioral and caregiver-reported data while maintaining strong ethical research practices and rapport with diverse families.
• Transcribe and prepare qualitative datasets for coding, contributing to analysis of child well-being and family dynamics.
• Collaborate with graduate researchers and faculty, strengthening skills in research ethics, human subjects' protection, and clinical methodology.

Chapter President - S.E.E.D Learning - Ashburn, VA

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

• Led a student chapter providing free STEM tutoring to K–9 students, managing operations, communications, and weekly virtual instructional sessions.
• Oversaw a team of tutors, delegating responsibilities and ensuring high-quality support for students.
• Strengthened leadership, organization, and communication skills through managing a large-scale, education-focused service program.

Director of Medical Sciences - Young Researchers Academy - Leesburg, VA

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Directed student research projects in medical sciences submitted to the National Toshiba ExploraVision Competition.
• Guided teams through literature review, experimental design, and data interpretation while simplifying complex STEM concepts for younger learners.
• Managed project timelines and provided mentorship that strengthened students' understanding of scientific reasoning while enhancing my leadership and analytical skills.

Student - Medical Shadowing - Richmond, VA

(2026-01)

• Observed patient visits, multidisciplinary care, and treatment planning for pediatric cystic fibrosis patients under Dr. Michael Schechter, gaining exposure to pulmonology, genetic disease management, and family-centered care.

Bachelor's - Biology and minor in Practical AI & Health Humanities - Virginia Commonwealth University (2029-05)

High School Diploma - STEM - Loudoun Academy of Science (2021 - 2025)