Aric Heath

Human Biology major pursuing biomedical research with hands-on clinical exposure. Proven adaptability and strong communication skills have been demonstrated through diverse roles in research and patient assistance, committed to developing foundational skills essential for success in medical research and a future career as a family physician.

• St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, Health Scholar, Orange, CA, 2024-11, 2026-06, Assisted patients and staff with various hospital activities including, restocking hospital equipment, patient discharging, patient cleaning, ordering food, feeding patients, responding to calls towards the nurses station, etc., Taught and introduced new Health Scholars to the hospital floor in order to best prepare them for their future tasks, Developed communication skills and self management skills
• Parsons' Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Irvine, CA, 2023-09, 2024-03, Supervised by Principal Investigator Dr. Michael J. Parsons, UC Irvine, Developed self management and presentation skills in order to demonstrate an understanding of an experimental zebrafish model for type 1 diabetes, Developed organizational and data analysis skills to better understand and interpret the results of selective breeding and gene editing, Cared for zebrafish and research equipment by routine feedings and cleaning
• BioSci 93, Learning Assistant, Irvine, CA, Taught by Dr. Adrienne Williams and Dr. Katherine Thompson-Peer, UC Irvine, Provide academic assistance to first-year students in their first biology class, Respond to student questions and concerns in online discussion boards and in-person lectures, Developed instructional and organizational skills by facilitating two small group problem solving sessions per week and supervising exams, Fall 2024 Quarter & Fall 2025 Quarter
• Children's Hospital of Orange County, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Orange, CA, 2023-09, 2024-03, Supervised by Principal Investigator Dr. Michael J. Parsons, UC Irvine, Developed self management and presentation skills in order to demonstrate an understanding of an experimental zebrafish model for type 1 diabetes, Developed organizational and data analysis skills to better understand and interpret the results of selective breeding and gene editing, Cared for zebrafish and research equipment by routine feedings and cleaning

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support