Mikayla Murphy

Freshmen at Mercer University, majoring in Neuroscience with a chemistry minor on the pre-med track. Driven by a commitment to patient care and scientific inquiry, with clear objectives to acquire extensive clinical, shadowing, and research experience throughout undergraduate studies

Shadowing at Family Medicine practice (2025-12 – 2026-05)

Observed at Family Medicine practice in Albany, GA. Devoted over 100 hours to learning the way the clinic worked.

• From check-ins, to labs, to the basic patient concerns

Shadowing at Local hospital (2025-11 – 2025-11)

Observed in the Labor and Delivery department at a local hospital.

• Observed live births
• Learned how to read contractions
• Learned the different medications given to mom for various scenarios
• Learned the basics of a fundal massage

Educator at Flint RiverQuarium (2026-06 – 2026-07)

Worked at local Riverquarium over the summer as a camp counselor and educator.

• Managed small groups of children
• Taught them life sciences, animals specific to each continent
• Planned educational and interactive lessons

Volunteer at HOSA (2023 – 2026)

Committed member of HOSA, a healthcare club. Volunteered over 300 hours of community service.

• Local food banks
• Blood drives
• Special education programs
• Community events

Classroom Assistant Volunteer at Schools (2025 – 2026)

Provided assistance to a pre-k teacher and a middle school teacher throughout the school year.

• Helped with class organization
• Lessons
• Preparation of educational materials
• Gained communication, classroom management, and lesson planning skills

High School Diploma – Lee County High School (2023 – 2026)

– Georgia SouthWestern University (2024 – 2026)