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Alex Mays

Maryville,TN

Summary

Motivated medical student with strong experience in academic leadership, clinical research, and health education. Led a study on trauma patient compliance with deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis at Ballad Health, with results presented at a national conference. Currently contributing to an AAMC research initiative focused on improving online resources for medical students. As a medical school tutor, I support peers by enhancing study strategies and fostering deeper understanding. Eager to further explore medical specialties and expand my clinical research experience during my third year.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Johnson City, TN
08.2024 - Current
  • Directed private tutoring sessions with first- and second-year medical students
  • Provided help with study strategies, test-taking strategies, and content review

Medical Student Researcher

Ballad Health System
Johnson City, TN
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted a study assessing rates of sequential compression device compliance in trauma patients
  • Presented research poster at the Southeastern Surgical Congress in New Orleans, LA
  • Currently revising for publication in The American Surgeon

Peer Mentor

UNC Department of Chemistry
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked with students to help them understand challenging chemistry concepts
  • Led problem-solving sessions once a week outside of regular class time
  • Gave students useful advice on problem solving and studying for exams

Part-Time Intern

Remote Area Medical
Rockford, TN
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Volunteered at pop-up health clinics that provide medical, dental, and vision services to underserved communities
  • Organized and supervised the vision exam area, operated visual pre-testing equipment (autorefractors and lensometers), administered visual acuity exams, and train other volunteers to perform these tasks
  • Tracked health supply inventories and organized a color-coded systems for supply transportation to clinics
  • Operated a new volunteer registration system and taught other volunteers and employees to use the program

Undergraduate Researcher

UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Completed researcher trainings (Environmental, Health, and Safety trainings, HIPAA trainings, CITI trainings)
  • Recruited participants for semaglutide study through phone screenings
  • Helped construct and organize a mock “bar” space for experimental alcohol studies

Education

MD/MPH Candidate -

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
05.2027

B.S. - Neuroscience

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
05.2023

Skills

  • Clinical research
  • Health education
  • Quality improvement
  • Teaching
  • Mentoring
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python
  • ELISA
  • CPR certified

Awards

  • Athletic Director’s Scholar-Athlete, UNC Athletics, 02/01/23
  • CSCAA Scholar All-American Honorable Mention, UNC Athletics, 03/01/21
  • Newcomer Award, UNC Strength and Conditioning, 05/01/20
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 05/01/16

Leadership Experience

  • M1 President, Quillen Organization of Student Representatives, 09/01/23, Present
  • Recruitment Chair, Student Rams Advisory Board, 08/01/21, 05/01/22
  • Team Captain, UNC Swimming and Diving, 08/01/20, 08/01/21
  • Leadership Mentor, Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy, 08/01/20, 05/01/23

Accomplishments

  • Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete, UNC Athletics
  • CSCAA Scholar All-American Honorable Mention, UNC Athletics
  • Newcomer Award, UNC Strength and Conditioning
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Affiliations

  • M3 Co-Leader - ROAN Student-Led Clinic Initiative
  • M3 President - Quillen Organization of Student Representatives
  • Team Captain - UNC Swimming and Diving
  • Recruitment Chair - Student Rams Advisory Board
  • Leadership Mentor - Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Tutor

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
08.2024 - Current

Medical Student Researcher

Ballad Health System
06.2024 - Current

Part-Time Intern

Remote Area Medical
05.2022 - 08.2022

Peer Mentor

UNC Department of Chemistry
01.2022 - 12.2022

Undergraduate Researcher

UNC School of Medicine
01.2022 - 08.2022

MD/MPH Candidate -

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

B.S. - Neuroscience

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Alex Mays