Anushya Jayakumar

Pre-medical student with hands-on experience as a medical scribe, ER volunteer, and medical shadower. Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism in fast-paced clinical environments. Proven organizational skills developed through exposure to surgical and clinical settings. Committed to pursuing a career in medicine, driven by a deep dedication to health equity and community service.

Volunteer, 06/2025-08/2025

Casa Marianella – Austin, TX

• 250 hours
• Led weekly yoga and meditation classes for women and children, promoting emotional well-being and stress relief in a trauma-informed environment.
• Supported the benefits clinic in securing health insurance coverage and scheduling essential medical appointments for asylum-seeking residents.
• Provided transportation for residents to medical appointments, pharmacies, and shelter facilities—often assisting individuals transitioning from detention centers.

Volunteer, 09/2023-05/2024

Carver Middle School - Waco, TX

• 30 hours
• Tutored middle school students in after-school program
• Kept records of academic performance and applied this information to address areas of improvement for students

Volunteer , 10/2019-03/2020

Saint Agnes Medical Center - Fresno, CA

• 80 hours
• Gained insight into ICU operations
• Picked up phone calls from patients or their families
• Assisted with paperwork and patient needs
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others

Director of Chapter Sustainability & Service Learning Trip Director

MedLife at Baylor University | September 2024–Present

• Helped launch Baylor’s MedLife chapter by introducing the organization to students, sharing its mission, and building awareness around global health
• Currently leading the planning of our upcoming Service Learning Trip, where students will work directly with local communities on development projects and mobile medical clinics.
• Focus on making the trip accessible, educational, and impactful for students while supporting MedLife’s long-term work with underserved populations

Fundraising Chair – Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
Baylor University | March 2025–Present

• Planned and executed fundraising initiatives supporting child abuse prevention and awareness
• Promoted DKD’s mission of South Asian cultural empowerment and service through active participation in service projects

Alpha Epsilon Delta – Member
Baylor University, September 2024–Present

• Volunteered with Gentiva Hospice Care through AED, providing non-clinical support and companionship to patients in end-of-life care settings
• Built connections within Baylor’s pre-health community through service events, social gatherings, and study groups.

Tennis Coach

October 2023-present

• Coach 4-5 kids of all ages and skill levels
• Organize drills and improve technique
• Improved organization skills, leadership ability, and communication

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Mind-Body Medicine Lab
Baylor University | Dec 2024–Present

• Contributing to a study exploring how a brief, group-based mindful hypnotherapy intervention might reduce stress in college students, compared to progressive muscle relaxation.
• Organized research materials and literature in Zotero and assisting with early data preparation before the study began
• Reached out to potential participants for screening and conducted their baseline sessions
• Gained exposure to clinical research processes, including informed consent procedures and study protocol design