Los Angeles, California, United States
As an aspiring medical professional, I am deeply passionate about human physiology, sexual and reproductive health, oncology, and the intersection of clinical medicine and public health where too often these are treated as two discrete fields. Additionally, as a proud National Merit Scholar, UCLA Alumni Scholar, and PBWC Scholar, I find immense value in academic excellence and the empowerment of my community as I progress in my own professional and personal journey. For example, I co-founded the menstrual justice non-profit Youth for HOPE in 2023 to not only assist underserved communities with menstrual resources and education, but also galvanize fellow youth to the cause while simultaneously learning how to be a more compassionate and effective community leader. In addition, I am a proud student member of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, Health, and Education at UCLA and a research volunteer in Dr. Drew Moghanaki's Thoracic Radiation Oncology clinical research team.
I work with a medical team of MDs, PAs, and NPs to administer primary care via PCP office visits, well women exams, senior wellness visits, adult physicals, and well-child checks. My role includes conducting patient intake, documenting patient concerns, and ordering referrals, imaging, blood work, and medication with physician supervision. I also assist patients with running in-office diagnostic UAs and glucose pricks, scheduling appointments, submitting prior authorization requests, and other administrative issues.
As a UCLA RA, I strive to promote not only a welcoming and safe environment for my residents, but also encourage professional and academic growth in tandem with a fun community spirit! With this in mind, I oversee over a hundred pre-health and pre-med undergraduate students residing in the Global Health Living Learning Community. From professional pre-med networking nights to karaoke socials, I plan a yearly curriculum for my LLC to give them the best residential experience possible.
I worked closely with the 2023-2024 Global Health LLC RAs to plan events for over a hundred pre-health residents. Among the most meaningful programs I helped spearhead were Mentorship Matchup, a pre-med networking dinner; Sunset at the Beach, a community-building retreat at Santa Monica Beach; Pancakes, Painting, & Professors, a breakfast networking event complete with freshly grilled pancakes and art; and our annual blood drive in partnership with the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center.
Under guidance from Dr. Drew Moghanaki and Dr. Talia Oughourlian, I work as part of a research team to analyze lung cancer patient medical records and CT scans, collect medical data to build a radiation oncology database for future clinical studies, and conduct literature reviews on related clinical inquiries.
As this 501(c)(3) nonprofit's co-founder and executive advisor, I oversee the youth-driven packaging and donation of crucial menstrual health supplies to local domestic abuse and homelessness shelters in San Bernardino County. While mobilizing high school volunteers to our cause, I also promote education campaigns to destigmatize menstrual health as a public health topic and bring awareness to period poverty.
Under the supervision of licensed doctors, I provide hands-on, individually-tailored physical medicine and therapy to patients with a range of chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. In addition to direct patient care, I also prepare treatment and x-ray rooms, take vitals, assist with charting, manage the front desk, help resolve health insurance issues, and schedule appointments.