Rishi Kumar

CCMA-certified pre-med seeking clinical experience. Passionate about patient care and skilled in vitals and patient intake.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - University of Maryland - College Park, MD

(2025-08)

Undergraduate teaching experience for CHEM132: General Chemistry I Laboratory (F25), HLSC322: Principles of Genetics and Genomics (S26), and CHEM272: General Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (F26), supervising and assisting students with inorganic chemistry experiments and genetics discussion sections.

• Supervise and assist students with inorganic chemistry experiments
• Lead genetics discussion sections

Campus Tour Guide - University of Maryland, Office of Undergraduate Admissions - College Park, MD

(2023-10)

• Give guided tours of prospective students and families
• Assist with additional office tasks as needed

Research Intern - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Surgery - Baltimore, MD

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

• Study immunological interactions within tissue in organ transplants
• Shadow multiple types of surgeries, including liver and kidney transplants
• Sponsored by Supporting Undergraduate Members in Microbiology and Immunology Research (SUMMIR)

Undergraduate Research Assistant - University of Maryland, Department of Biology - College Park, MD

(2024-05 - 2025-05)

Research position with Dr. Colenso Speer, studying synaptic connections between the retina and the brain using mice as a model.

• Study synaptic connections between the retina and the brain using mice as a model

Brand Representative - Hollister Co - Arundel Mills, MD

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Engage customers in promoting sales to create a fast and enjoyable store experience
• Explain fashion trends and respond to pressing customer needs

Research Intern - University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Department of Biological Sciences - Baltimore County, MD

(2022-10 - 2023-05)

• Study cell migration patterns using fruit flies as a model
• Sponsored by HCPSS Biotechnology Academy

B.S. - Biological Sciences, Physiology and Neurobiology; minor in General Business - University of Maryland, College Park (2023 - 2027)

Mt. Hebron High School (2019 - 2023)