Anjali Chhugani

Curious and motivated medical student driven by a focus on holistic, patient-centered care and service to my local community.

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, 10/2023, 12/2023, 

• Observed surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Chang-Jen Liu, MD in both clinic and operating room, including a thyroidectomy

St. Luke’s Oncology & Hematology, Bethlehem, PA, 05/2021, 12/2019, 

• Observed diagnosis and treatment of patients, and appreciated intricacy of counseling sessions

 Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, 12/2019, 01/2020,

• Observed procedures in Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Urology and Urgent Care, knee replacement surgery, transurethral resection, and diagnosis & treatment in an urgent care setting

 Zaidi Lab, Cancer and Cellular Biology, 08/2021 - present

• Gain experience in laboratory techniques (protein quantification, DNA/RNA isolation, genotyping, and cell culture)
• Develop understanding of the intracellular signaling role of T-cell marker CTLA-4 and its involvement in melanomagenesis

 Elrod Lab of Molecular Medicine, 01/2021 - 05/2021,

• Advance knowledge of cardiac fibrosis research and the profibrotic response in relation to ischemia reperfusion injury through analysis of medical literature and writing literature reviews
• Developed capabilities in lab techniques (PCR, qPCR, and RNA isolation), mouse handling and care procedures

 Gligorijevic Lab, Cancer Microscopy and Mechanobiology, 05/2020 - 09/2020,

• Contributed to understanding of tumor microenvironments and effects on tumor motility by analyzing & presenting literature

Tutor, Mary McLeod Bethune School, October 2022- Present

• Provide individualized and group tutoring for elementary and middle school students in the North Philadelphia community -

Tutor, RISE Philadelphia, October 2022 - Present

• Provide one-on-one tutoring to elementary school students within the Philadelphia across a range of subjects, including math, reading, and writing

Mentor and Tutor, Mighty Writers, June 2021 – May 2022

• Provide academic guidance (writing, reading, math, and other learning support) to students in the Philadelphia community
• Form a personalized learning plan and connection with each student to foster creative voice expression

Instructor, Nationalities Service Center, May 2022 – Present

• Serve as co-teacher to provide holistic support and educational resources to new immigrants in the Philadelphia community
• Teach and formulate interactive activities to teach English grammar and conversational skills to students of all ages

• Clinical Shadowing Coordinator, Pediatric Interest Group Executive Board, 12/2022- present
• Program Coordinator, knOWLedge Virtual Tutoring Executive Board, 12/2022- present
• Tutor, RISE Philadelphia, 10/2022- present
• Honors Peer Mentor, 06/2021- present
• Secretary, Temple South Asian Student Society, 2019- present
• Chemistry Peer Teacher, 08/2020- 12/2020,

• President’s Award
• Temple University Honor’s Program Full Tuition and Stipend (2019-2023)