Amarah Dawkins-Powell
Summary
Dedicated and service-oriented pre-medical student focused on enhancing healthcare access for minority and underprivileged groups as part of a career in hospital-based medicine. Competent in collaborative treatment, clinical evaluation, and patient communication in hectic clinical settings. Devoted to tackling health inequalities by advocacy for fair treatment, cultural awareness, and compassionate care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Attain Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
- Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
- Aid in implementing treatments, training, programs, and developmental/behavioral changes
- Encourage community participation
- Document all observations and daily progress notes
- Communicate effectively with team members
- Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
Hospital Intern
AdventHealth
08.2024 - 01.2025
- See how patients are awakened and monitored in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit).
- Watch how drugs are administered and adjusted based on the patient's status.
- Watch patient evaluations (medical history, allergies, anesthesia risks).
- Observe how the anesthesiologist explains the anesthesia plan and obtains informed consent.
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Understand how household budget allocations across various expenditure categories change when the economy is in recession or expansion
- Develop a theoretical account of cultural norms as a vital mechanism in the normalization of world/debt
- Document the protective capacities of these cultural practices to mitigate conflicts in complex urban areas and rural settings
- Discuss aspects of financial insecurity and develop models and diagrams to help implement better structure in communities
- Research published and presented at this year's IAPHS annual meeting
STUDENT RESEARCHER
Oakwood University
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Aimed to determine Survivin Expression in Ductal Carcinoma Cells in response to treatment with Apigenin Plant Extract
- Write reports or study synopses based on clinical data
- Prepare and handle laboratory materials including:
- Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA, western blot)
- Prepare reagents and analyze results
- Conduct interviews with patients and community members to determine the effectiveness of various interventions
- Conduct analysis of in vitro data
CLINICAL AND LABORATORY RESEARCHER
Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Qualitative and quantitative community-based participatory research
- Conducted data analysis/Quality control
- Performed interview and disposal
- Conducted over 400 hours of research study interviews and perceptions of community members on choking pain and individual identity
- Conducted coding for interview transcripts
- Completed and mastered the Community-based Participatory Research Program (CBPR)
- Improved transdisciplinary and intervention methods with clinical approaches
- Worked as a Research Assistant for the Health Equity Core organization
- Presented health research to the 3 MT recruitment Scholar Program
STUDENT RESEARCHER
Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Molecular pharmacology of inhibitory GABA receptors in the thalamus, and the role of endogenous benzodiazepine receptor ligands (endozepines) in regulating thalamic network activity and suppressing seizures.
- Analysis of preservation and destabilization of widespread thalamic network activity using large microelectrode arrays
- Disruption of thalamic network activity in vitro and in vivo using Ca and Na+ indicators.
- Real-time interruption of seizures
- Molecular and genetic approaches for in situ hybridization of specific transcripts
- Microscopic techniques for computerized neuronal reconstruction (Neuroveda)
Education
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka, Florida05.2020
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Consent
- Observational and Attentive
- Effective Decision-Making
- Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis
- HIPAA Compliance & Patient Confidentiality
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Team Collaboration in Clinical Settings
- Basic Medication Administration
- Medical Scribing
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Collaborations for Health and Empowered Community-based Research Certification
- Professional Crisis Management Certification
- Community-Based Participatory Research Program (CBPR) Certification
- Florida Certified Mediator
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Spanish | Intermediate
Accomplishments
- 4 year Dean's List Honoree
- Tri-Beta Honor Society President
- Alpha Chi Honor Society Vice-President
- Tri-Beta Honor Society Member
- Alpha Chi Honor Society Member
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) Vice President
- Senior Class Social Vice President
- Oakwood Biomedical Association Member
- 2023 MICHR Scholar and Honoree
- Biology Department Student of the Year Award 2022
Abstracts
1. Rachel Bergmans, MPH, PhD | Maedeh Veyseh, MD | Deena Aboul-Hassan | Amarah Dawkins-Powell| Nupur Shah | Mira Fayad | Gyan Farrell Caluag. (2024) A Scoping Literature Review of Financial Insecurity and Pain. Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research, Ann Arbor, MI.
2. Benjamin Adusei-Yeboah, Kennedi Ewan, Amarah Powell-Dawkins, Crystal Goulding, Chiamaka Nwagboso, Robert Scavella, Deaveyan Smith, Juliet Penrod. (2023) Determination of Survivin Expression in Ductal Carcinoma Cells in Response to Incubation with Aqueous Plant Extracts. Biomedical Symposium in Molecular Sciences, Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL.
3. Dr. Melissa Richardson, Amarah Dawkins-Powell. (2023) Maternal & Young Adolescent Exposure to Genetically Modified Foods: How GMFs Affect Biological and Social Development in the Youth. Team Research Project and Presentation, Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL.
4. Dr. Marcya Burden, Daniel Chandler, Amarah Dawkins-Powell. (2024) Veterans' Perceptions on Optimizing Cannabis Use to Improve Pain Symptoms. Honors Program Senior Research Presentation, Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL.
Timeline
Hospital Intern
AdventHealth
08.2024 - 01.2025
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Attain Inc.
08.2024 - Current
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research
08.2023 - 04.2024
CLINICAL AND LABORATORY RESEARCHER
Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research
05.2023 - 09.2023
STUDENT RESEARCHER
Oakwood University
08.2021 - 04.2024
STUDENT RESEARCHER
Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology
05.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oakwood University
High School Diploma - undefined
Forest Lake Academy
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Jacksonville University
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