Pre-Health Sample

410-555-1234 prehealthsample@gmail.com
1122 Main Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Minor in Psychology Expected May 2017
• GPA 3.72, Science GPA: 3.82, Deans List Awards, Honors Expected

Institut D’Etudes Françaises D’Avignon, Avignon, France Spring 2016

Study Abroad Courses: French Theater, Culture, and Language taught in French
• GPA: 3.65

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant June – August 2014

University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Brain Science Center, Minneapolis, MN
• Programmed and conducted experiment concerning neural control of decision timing
• Analyzed data using Matlab statistical software
• Produced 20-page report of findings
• Attended weekly lab meetings

Research Assistant January 2015 – present

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Department of Neurology, Baltimore, MD
• Assisted in study of HIV-1 expressed protein, Nef, thought to help establish persistent infection leading to
HIV-dementia
• Techniques utilized included: mini-and maxiprep, PCR, restriction digest, agarose gel electrophoresis,
and spin column purification of recombinant adenovirus

MEDICALLY RELATED EXPERIENCE

Student Intern June – August 2015

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Baltimore, MD
• 3 hours/week for 12 weeks
• Observed a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgeries and shadowed doctors in the Cardiac Surgery ICU
• Attended lectures and grand rounds

Clinical Shadowing Participant January 2016

Kennedy Krieger Muscle Disorders Clinic, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Kathryn Wager, M.D., Ph.D.
• 5 hours/week for 3 weeks
• Observed taking patient histories and physical examinations
• Read and discussed research papers on genetic muscle disorders
• Gained experience in the diagnostic process, genetic testing, and patient counseling
• Presented patient case at a weekly genetics conference within the Kennedy Krieger Institute

Medical Tutorial Program Participant September – December 2016

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baltimore, MD Dr.
Mark Jones, M.D.
• 10 hours/week for 10 weeks
• Observed a variety of orthopedic surgeries including computer assisted hip and knee replacements
• Shadowed surgeons in the orthopedic outpatient center and intensive care unit
• Observed rounds and diagnosis discussions
• Participated in weekly surgical team meetings aimed at reviewing and discussing upcoming cases
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COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Mentoring Assistance Peer Program (MAPP) Mentor September 2014 – Present

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
• Counsel and mentor two underrepresented neuroscience freshmen by providing academic and personal
development skills and support, as well as serve as liaison to university student support services
• Implement with a team of other mentors various academic, cultural, and service based enrichment
events/programs for freshmen mentees throughout academic year

Hospice Volunteer September 2014 - Present

Odyssey Hospice, Baltimore, MD
• Visit patients at assisted living facilities 2 days/week
• Provide companionship to the patients
• Assist family members and caretakers with daily care including bathing patient and preparing meals

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Academic Affairs Committee Co-Chairman May 2015 – Present

Johns Hopkins University Student Government Association, Baltimore, MD
• Collaborate with senior administration to improve course evaluations for undergraduate students
• Proposed administrative policy change that would allow graded credit for civic service internships

Publicity Committee Representative September 2014 – Present

Johns Hopkins University: Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium, Baltimore, MD
• Recruited prominent world leaders to conduct lectures and publicized the events to the student body
• Shifted focus on advertising towards social media to reduce cost and environmental waste by 30%
• Increased lecture attendance by 150%, maintaining an average attendance of ~550 people

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

JHU Women’s Varsity Soccer Team Member September 2013 - Present

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
• Team captain for 2016 season
• Right wing forward
• Commit 25 hours per week to practice and games while maintaining academics and premed activities

Sorority Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma February 2014 - Present

SKILLS

Computer Skills: MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Language Skills: Intermediate proficiency in French, Conversational proficiency in Spanish