Nicholas Yanek, MBA

MD Candidate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

About

I am a current MD Candidate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Prior to medical school, I graduated magna cum laude with my MBA from the University of Notre Dame. My decision to pursue an MBA prior to medical school stemmed from my passion for improving coordination of care in the healthcare system. I realized this passion as an NCAA Division I student-athlete on the cross country/track & field teams at the University of Georgia, where I received tremendous interdisciplinary care to support my athletic goals. I hope to provide that same level of care for my future patients.

Experience

  • Medical Student Researcher at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Analyzing patient records over 10-year period to quantify the effect of obesity on heart rate • Wrote research proposal consisting of literature review, hypothesis, and methods and completed IRB via iMedris • Presented findings to date July 2024 at MSRF Symposium

  • Representative at AAMC Organization of Student Representatives
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Led research study assessing desire for dual degree MD programs at UTHSC. - Created new relationship with UofM and UTHSC to be relatively flexible. - Launched dual degree programs with UoM MD/MBA, MD/MPH).

  • Philanthropy Intern at American Academy of Pediatrics
    May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos

    • Established annual year-end review of philanthropic programs for donors to better showcase progress on initiatives and successes • Formed the monthly giving program called the ‘League of Champions’ and drafted a marketing communication plan to support the launch • Conceptualized employee donor appreciation events to improve sense of recognition and increase awareness around employee giving platforms • Drafted video script of new HQ building for donors to highlight key features to share the value of the new building

  • Earl Carter Fellow at Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child
    Aug 2022 - May 2023 · 10 mos

    • Created business plan for the Haiti Salt Project expansion to increase processing capacity and monitor effective distribution via surveillance testing in additional regions of the country • Restructured and developed website content for the Kwasans Foundation to improve user experience

  • President at University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business LGBTQ and Allies Club
    Sep 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    President ‘22-‘23, VP Comms ‘21-‘22 • Created and managed social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram) to increase community awareness with nearly 400 followers between both platforms. • Executed successful ND Day fundraising with more than $8500 raised and 150+ donors, while being the cause with the largest percentage increase in donors from ND Day 2021 across 760 causes university-wide.