Pre-Med Student, Neuroscience Research Assistant,Behavioral Therapist
Resume:
Priyanka
Prasanna
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
*****.********@*****.***
Aspiring medical student at Nova Southeastern
University–Dual Admissions Direct Medical Program. Majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and Triple Minoring in Public Health, Transdisciplinary Honors(Farquhar's Honors College), and Pre-Health. Academically strong student with riveting passion for medicine and healthcare. Continually displayed leadership skills as Executive Board Member of Future Public Health Leaders club, and
graduated with highest honors as a National Honor
Society Member. Extremely empathetic individual who sincerely enjoys helping the community, specifically differently-abled children. Avid golfer and highly accomplished trained classical dancer.
Academics Nova Southeastern University
AUGUST 2021–PRESENT
● Consistent A student in Chemical/Biological Science, Public Health, Neuroscience, Statistical Math
● 3.5/4.0 GPA
● Farquhar's Honors College Student
● Direct Medical Dual Admissions D.O. Program Student
● Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
● Minor(s): Public Health, Transdisciplinary Honors Minor, and Pre-Health
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
AUGUST 2019–MAY 2021
● Consistent A student in Science, Health, History and English
● 3.4/4.0 GPA
● Executive Board Member in Future Public Health
Leaders Club
● 11 APs, average 4 scores
● Biliteracy Seal for Spanish
● Highest Honors Student
Experience Northwest Special Recreation Association - Inclusion Aid
OCTOBER 2019–AUGUST 2021, ROLLING MEADOWS
● Diligent, Inclusion Aid who works with differently-abled children with autism, epilepsy, hearing difficulties, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder
● Helps to integrate special needs children into social environments
● Monitor the safety and well-being of kids in various situations
● Engage the challenged kids in multiple activities using various communication techniques such as ASL,
isolation methods, sensory skills
Mobile Therapy Centers of America- ABA Therapist
JUNE 2022–PRESENT
● Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) Therapist working with kids on varying levels of Autism Spectrum
● Taught skills such as counting, reading, naming items, etc.
● Helped build basic life skills such as eating, drinking water, using the bathroom
● Collaborated and implemented on behavioral plans to implement for each child
● Provide specialized and personalized therapy and education for each child
● Currently training to become an RBT (Registered
Behavior Technician)
University of Chicago-Research
SEPTEMBER 2020-–AUGUST 2021, CHICAGO
● Research regarding case reports about cardiovascular diseases
● Read articles about patients diagnosed with Sialidosis type 1 and type 2
● Populate charts with clinical characteristics of reported patients with Sialidosis type 1 and 2
● Research regarding the effects of 1p36 deletion
syndrome
● Population of charts with phenotypes of 1p36 syndrome
● Co-Authored and published manuscript “Alpha-N-Acetyl Neuraminidase Deficiency Syndromes (Sialidosis
Type I and II) (CTY-20-Nov-839)”
Published by Cardiology in Young–Cambridge
University Press and many other resources
including National Library of
Medicine(PubMed.gov)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33507140/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/card
iology-in-the-young/article/cardiovascular-inv
olvement-in-alphanacetyl-neuraminidase-defi
ciency-syndromes-sialidosis-type-i-and-ii/6A
A41C54F06934E05B79CA6ED270EDF3
● Co-Authored and published manuscript
“Cardiovascular Phenotypic Spectrum of 1p36
Deletion Syndrome”
Published by Journal of Pediatric Genetics
https://www.thieme-connect.com/product
s/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0041-17324
73
Nova Southeastern University–
Research and Independent Study
SEPTEMBER 2021–PRESENT, FORT LAUDERDALE
● Research regarding the impact of methods on
Alzheimer's such as methylphenidate (MP) treatment
● Read articles that contain information regarding MP treatment
● Research to find other related articles to aid publication
● Develop a library of articles for the various methods of Alzheimer’s Treatment
● Working with Dr. Lisa Robision of Nova Southeastern University’s Neuroscience Department to continue
further researching(in lab and articles) and independent study for research credit
Lab Experience–Nova Southeastern University & Marquette University
MARCH 2021–PRESENT, FORT LAUDERDALE & MILWAUKEE
● Performed a Human Arm Dissection organized by
Marquette University's largest cadaver lab for select students
● Performed in brain and eye dissections in Nova
Southeastern University
● Performed in pGLO, PCR labs etc. involving animal and human cells/bacteria to develop lab skills
● Completed CITI and EHS training offered by Nova
Southeastern University and working hands on in lab Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital-Volunteer
OCTOBER 2019–MARCH 2020, BARRINGTON
● Transport patients from CT scan center
● Restock CT scan chemicals, materials, solutions
● Replace and sanitize scan site with new sheets and supplies
National Honors Society - Member
APRIL 2018–MAY 2021
● Volunteered at Great Lakes Games (special Olympics qualifiers) with differently abled adults and kids
● “Give-a-Thon”, helped raise money for holiday gifts for underprivileged kids
● Volunteered at local community
● Alumni as of 2021
● Graduated with Highest Honors in May 2021
Joe DiMaggio’s Children Hospital-Volunteer
OCTOBER 2022–PRESENT-Hollywood, FL
● Transport and help patients in the Pediatric Emergency Dept.
● Restock bedding materials, change beds and sanitize
● Offer activities, foods and more to kids as well as caretakers/parents
Clubs & Activities Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Nova Southeastern University
AUGUST 2021–PRESENT
● Placed first in state for competitive event Medical Math
● Primary focus is on calculations of doses and
recommended prescriptions for given
illnesses/conditions of patients in the event.
● Connect with Medical students about the methods of study, specialization and further education
VEERA–Classical Dance Team
Nova Southeastern University
AUGUST 2021–PRESENT
● Competitive dancer, lead dancer and active team
member of NSU’s first indian classical dance team
VEERA
● Auditioned and was selected as top performer for competing across the nation representing NSU
● Performed at various college events
● Performed for Dhirana 2021 dance competition in
University of Pittsburgh
● Raised funds to compete and spread awareness about the art form across various audiences
● Public Relations Chair leadership position for
2022/2023
● Choreographer
● Preparing for competitions in University of Texas, University of Maryland, and University of Pittsburgh. Medlife–Community Service Club
Nova Southeastern University
AUGUST 2021–PRESENT
● Active member and contributor for the Community
service club Medlife a club with primary goal to reduce medical disparity
● Top fundraiser for a time based fundraising event. Raised funds over $200 in just an hour span for
MEDLIFE NSU Power Hour for Moving Mountains–a
cause to provide adequate medical materials to
underprivileged communities around the nation
● Active participant in organizing and participation of the upcoming service learning trip(SLT) planned by club to serve underprivileged in South America
Health Occupations Students of America
(HOSA–High School)
AUGUST 2018-MAY 2021
● Learnt multiple behavioral health illnesses, cures, and statistics
● Studied various aspects of pharmacy science
● Learnt about administration of prescription drugs, historical facts, compounding skills
● Learnt and applied Emergency Medical Technician skills i.e. CPR, Patient History, Breathing and Oxygen
Administration, Head/Neck Injury Management etc.
● HOSA #1 State Finalist/National Qualifier(EMT)
● HOSA 2-time State Top 10 Finalist (Pharmacy Science) Future Public Health Leaders
AUGUST 2019-MAY 2021
● Learnt about public health issues such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, COVID-19
● Educate other members about carcinogens, air
pollutants that causes diseases
● Spread community awareness and prevention for
various disease
● As an Executive Board Member, I recruit and teach new members about public health issues
● Arrange for guest speakers, fundraisers and marketing events to benefit the club
Golf Team
AUGUST 2017-MAY 2021
● Played for my school for school tournaments and
conferences
● Joined lower JV member and graduated to top JV player
● Played tournaments across the nation
● JV NSC Golf Conference Winners
● Top 5 in JV GSB Golf Tournament
Orchestra
AUGUST 2017-AUGUST 2020
● Played violin for Stevenson Strings program
● Joined at concert orchestra and moved to advanced Orchestra
● Performed at my many consortiums and events
● Recruited new Strings members
Dance
AUGUST 2007–PRESENT
● Learnt Indian classical dance for 13+ years
● Highest rank performer in the dance academy
● Performed for many fundraisers (Flood relief for Farmers in India, Non profits)
● Learnt various aspects of Indian culture
● Performed an Arangetram– 4 hours of dance and
storytelling to a large audience (200+)
Community Service
AUGUST 2017-PRESENT
● Created my own Go-Fund me fundraiser and raised
$450 for front line healthcare workers during COVID-19 which provided them hydration supplements, food and other basics
● Helped the local library with their in-house events
● Volunteered at the local farmer market to help the local businesses
● Volunteered for many middle school events for
Halloween bashes, Gala events
● Frequent volunteer at Feed My Starving Children for food packaging for underprivileged
● Raised funds over $200 in an hour span for MEDLIFE NSU Power Hour for Moving Mountains–a cause to
provide adequate medical materials to underprivileged communities around the nation
● Volunteering at Joe DiMaggio’s Hospital as a Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer.
Career Interests Shadowing Experiences
AUGUST 2018-PRESENT
● Lake Villa Dental: Shadowed dentist Dr. Shanthi
Nallasamy (DMD) at her private practice, and learnt about dental hygiene, dental surgeries and minor
procedures
● Lovell FHCC-Veterans’ Affairs: Shadowed audiologist Dr. Margaret Sweeney (AUD), and learnt about
audiological devices, disorders, and
treatment/diagnostic facilities
● Nephrology Associates of IL/IN: Shadowed nephrologist Dr. Rakhi Khanna (DO), and learnt about geriatric
patient treatment and diagnosis process, specifically focusing on the functions/illnesses of the kidney with special attention to DO process to medicine
● Franciscan Health Heart and Vascular Institute:
Shadowed cardiologist Dr. Amit Kumar (MD) and
observed various Cath lab procedures and clinical
processes and learnt about the cardiovascular system.
● Shadowed Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Xavier Parreno (MD) and helped around clinics for the
underserved Hispanic population. Learned about various methods to combat diabetes, and the role of an internist and interacted with patients in Spanish.
● Currently Participating in Nova Southeastern University’s Clinical Exploration Program in Speech and Pathology department, by engaging in rounds and patient
interactions with specialized doctors.
Publications and Journalism
DECEMBER 2019-PRESENT
● Created a blog( https://www.minimedicineblog.com ) to exclusively cover topics about medical process and current medical events
● Interviewed Critical Care and Pulmonologist, Dr. Raji Manickam (MD) regarding her role in the COVID-19
pandemic as well as her journey through the medical field
● Helped spread awareness regarding aspects of public health issues and medical findings
● Co–authored two papers with Dr. Utkarsh Kohli
“Alpha-N-Acetyl Neuraminidase Deficiency
Syndromes (Sialidosis Type I and II)
(CTY-20-Nov-839)”
Awards & Recognitions
■ Published by Cardiology in
Young–Cambridge University Press
and many other resources including
National Library of
Medicine(PubMed.gov)
■ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3350714
0/
■ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/
cardiology-in-the-young/article/cardiovasc
ular-involvement-in-alphanacetyl-neurami
nidase-deficiency-syndromes-sialidosis-ty
pe-i-and-ii/6AA41C54F06934E05B79CA6
ED270EDF3
“Cardiovascular Phenotypic Spectrum of
1p36 Deletion Syndrome”
■ Published by Journal of Pediatric
Genetics
■ https://www.thieme-connect.com/prod
ucts/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-004
1-1732473
Summer Programs
JUNE 2019-AUGUST 2021
● National Student Leadership Conference at
Northwestern University: performed mock medical
rounds, presented hypothetical public health problems and solutions, dissected eyes and heart, as well as sutures/ultrasounds
● Johns Hopkins Contact Tracing: certified contact tracer for COVID-19
● Harvard Musculoskeletal Course: learnt about human anatomical and physiological processes
● CDC Disease Detective Camp: learnt about the different aspects of the CDC as well as the various public health concerns/treatments
● Midwestern University PharmAcademy Program: Learnt about pharmaceutical applications in the medical field
● Graduated with Highest Honors from Adlai E. Stevenson High School
● Learned and graduated from Noopura Dance Academy Indian Classical Dance School
● Recognized for dedicated volunteering at Advocate Hospital
● Recognized for committed and quality work at NWSRA with differently abled kids
● Dance highest ranked dancer, received multiple awards for performances
● HOSA State Finalist and National Qualifier
● Recognized for completion at NSLC
● Certified Contact Tracer from Johns Hopkins
● Certified Disease Detective from CDC
● Certified for anatomical and physiological knowledge from Harvard
● 6 certifications from American Red Cross(CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid, Bloodborne
Pathogens and Administering Emergency Oxygen,
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector, Asthma
Inhaler Training)
● Recognized as Illinois State Scholar by the state based on ACT scores and GPA
● Attained Highest Honors in National Honors Society
● Dean's List in Nova Southeastern University for
outstanding GPA.
● CITI(Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) and EHS(Environmental Health and Safety) Certifications for Bloodborne Pathogens, Working with Mice, Hazard
Communication, Organic Peroxide Awareness, Animal
Care and Use, Radiation Safety, Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical, Respiratory Protection,
Laboratory Chemical Equipment Training, Biomedical Response of Conduct, Human Research:Social
Behavior, Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, PPE Training
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