Ritik Patel
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Work/Volunteering Experiences:
Volunteer – The Detroit Partnership Program Jan. 2022 – Present
• Assist middle school students based in Detroit with schoolwork
• Provide general counseling/mentoring for these students from Detroit, addressing factors like economic hardship and social injustice
Undergraduate Assistant Instructor (Biology 172) – University of Michigan Jan. 2021 - Present
• Teaching a weekly discussion section (25-30 students)
• Carrying out various supplemental instruction activities during class
• Holding weekly office hours/Q&As open to all students enrolled in the course Study Group Facilitator – University of Michigan Science Learning Center Jan. 2020 – Present
• Lead a university sanctioned weekly study group session for specific UofM science courses including, Biology 225 (Human and Animal Physiology), Biology 172 (Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology), MCDB 310 (Intro to Biochemistry), and Chemistry 230 (Physical Chemistry)
• Facilitating discussion on course content and promoting interactive learning strategies Undergraduate Assistant Instructor (Chemistry 216) – University of Michigan Sept. 2021 – Dec. 2021
• Overseeing a class of 15-20 students conduct weekly organic chemistry experiments
• Troubleshoot any issues with experimental techniques
• Demonstrate and model proper lab practices and monitor student safety
• Evaluate student performance
Tutor – University of Michigan Science Learning Center Sept. 2021 – Dec. 2021
• Physical Chemistry tutor for students in an appointment-based and 1-on-1 format
• Explaining course material and assisting with practice problems to help students prepare for exams Undergraduate Assistant Instructor (Chemistry 230) – University of Michigan Jan. 2021 – Aug. 2021
• Guiding students through course material during flipped class style lectures
• Teaching two weekly discussion sections open to all students enrolled in the course
• Reinforcing key concepts and highlighting problem-solving strategies as a supplement to lecture
• Answering content-related questions on Piazza (an official Q&A forum)
• Grading exams
Medical Scribe – Aljundi Medical PLLC May 2019 – Sept. 2019 Waterford, Michigan
• Recording of SOAP notes during patient visits in an EHR
• Filing patient records
Volunteer - Henry Ford Macomb Hospital June 2017 – Feb. 2018 Clinton Twp., Michigan
• Transportation of patients from their rooms to various parts of the hospital
• Transportation of blood, specimen bags, etc.
Education:
College: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Sept. 2018 – May 2022 Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Currently studying at the University of Michigan majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology
• Current Cumulative GPA: 3.96
• James B. Angell Scholar
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) May 2021
• Composite Score: 518
High school: Utica Academy For International Studies Sept. 2014 – May 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Graduated valedictorian with a 4.11 GPA
Extracurricular/Achievements:
Member – Matthew R. Chapman’s Lab at the University of Michigan Jan. 2019 – June 2019
• Assisted in performing various biochemistry lab techniques, such as SDS-PAGE, Western Blots, PCR, etc. President - Oakbrook Elementary School Tutoring Program Sept. 2017 – Mar. 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Facilitated a volunteering program for students in my high school to assist Oakbrook elementary school teachers during class activities and/or teaching elementary students in small groups National Honor Society Member (NHS) Sept. 2016 – May 2018
• Maintained academic excellence throughout junior and senior year of high school to obtain NHS status Hobbies:
• Sports – Basketball, Soccer, Table Tennis
• Tutoring – Chemistry, Biology, Algebra
• Dancing