Aditya Sambandam

An adaptable professional with a robust biology and chemistry foundation coupled with a dynamic background in real estate, business, and healthcare. Powered by a passion for health sciences, ready to apply scientific knowledge and diverse experiences to enhance the workplace.

Emergency Room Volunteer - Lovelace Hospital March 2017 - July 2023

• Dedicated over 1500 hours of service in the busy emergency room of a local hospital, interacting with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assisted healthcare staff with non-medical tasks, contributing to efficient patient flow and reducing staff workload.
• Provided comfort and support to patients and their families, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Medical Shadowing - Kindred Hospital

• Shadowed an experienced internal medicine physician for over 25 hours, gaining first-hand insight into patient care, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Observed physician-patient interactions, enhancing understanding of bedside manners, communication skills, and empathy in a clinical setting.
• Gained exposure to the process of medical decision-making, diagnosis, and management of various conditions under the internal medicine specialty.

Medical Shadowing - UNM Hospital

• Completed 30 hours of clinical shadowing, both outpatient consultations and in-depth observation within the operating room.
• Gained firsthand exposure to a range of orthopedic surgeries, observing the technical skills, precision, and teamwork essential for successful surgical outcomes.
• Acquired understanding of pre-operative preparation, surgical instruments, procedure execution, and post-operative care through direct OR experience.
• Engaged in discussions regarding patient diagnoses, surgical indications, and rehabilitation protocols.

Medical Shadowing - Lovelace Hospital

• Completed over 50 hours of clinical shadowing alongside an experienced hospitalist.
• Gained comprehensive insights into acute patient care by shadowing, observing patient rounds, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to understand the dynamics of hospital medicine.
• Enhanced understanding of clinical decision-making and patient management through direct observation of a hospitalist, which included exposure to diagnostic strategies and the coordination of care across specialties.

Volunteering Experience - Gallup Community Health

• Actively participated in the operation of a new non-profit primary care clinic to address healthcare access issues in McKinley County, which has faced a significant deficit in primary care providers.
• Volunteered as a medical scribe, offering my services at no cost to support healthcare providers in patient documentation, allowing them to focus more on patient care.
• Contributed to the clinic's logistical aspects by stocking rooms, organizing, and filing important patient documentation, thereby enhancing the clinic's operational efficiency.
• Supported the accounting department by uploading and managing information, ensuring accurate and organized financial records.

Chemistry Club

• Collaborated with peers on numerous chemistry-related projects.
• Participated in chemistry experiments and live demonstrations, gaining hands-on experience.
• Engaged in outreach activities, promoting the appreciation of chemistry within the school and community.
• Contributed to organizing guest lectures, facilitating exposure to research and other student oppurtunities.

Pre-Medical Society

• Collaborated with other pre-med students to organize events, workshops, and lectures aimed at medical school preparation.
• Actively participated in mock interviews, demonstrating interpersonal communication skills.
• Contributed to community outreach by volunteering in health awareness programs, underlining a commitment to community health and education.
• Engaged with guest speakers from diverse medical specialties.