Atiya Chukwurah
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor
PRE-HEALTH SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Washington
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provides mentorship, tutoring, and interview preparation for pre-med students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Chemistry Tutor
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Tutored General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry to undergrad and post baccalaureate students.
- Collaborated with other tutors and the head of the chemistry department to solve common issues faced by students taking chemistry
International STEM Camp Counselor
DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY
Washington
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed daily activities for 37 students from the UAE, fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.
- Planned and facilitated daily activities, evening programs, and weekly community-building activities to strengthen student connections.
- Organized weekly off-campus excursions in Washington, DC, providing students with immersive cultural experiences.
Education
Resident Physician - Family and Community Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW)
Dallas, TX06-2026
Doctor of Medicine -
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Howard University
Washington, DC01-2017
Certification
- NMA Derm Certificate of Basic Clinical Research Training, 2021
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner Training, 2022
- Coursera- Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers, 2022
Presentations
- Learn2Derm Skin Health Fair, Curated and presented lesson plans for Alopecia: Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
- Oral Presentation- Howard University Hospital Dermatology Department Journal Club, Novel Mechanism behind the Immunopathogenesis of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: 'Neutrophil Anergy', Junko Yano, Brian M. Peters, Mairi C. Noverr, Paul L. Fidel, Jr.
- Oral Presentation- Howard University Hospital Dermatology Department Journal Club, Knockdown THOC2 suppresses the proliferation and invasion of melanoma, Xiaowei Zhou, Xing Liu, Guoqiang Zhang, Qian Zhang, Hao Chen, Yan Wang, Fang Fang, Jianfang Sun
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Involved in vaccine clinic coordination, administering vaccinations, and community awareness.
- Volunteer, The New Freedman's Clinic, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Responsible for taking vitals, history, physical exam, and presenting patient information to attending.
- Volunteer, Keen Greater DC-Baltimore, 12/01/21, 12/31/21, Exercised with kids/teens with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Volunteer, Health Station Volunteer at Congressional Black Caucus National Conference, 09/01/19, 09/30/19, Providing routine blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol screenings, and prevention education.
- Pre-Med Mentor, Student National Medical Association, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Mentored Howard University undergraduate students interested in pursuing medicine.
- Volunteer, Learn2Derm Skin Health Fair, 09/01/21, 12/31/22, Taught lessons about skin cancer, different types of alopecia, and other skin conditions to an underserved community in DC.
Leadership Experience
- Secretary, Howard University Dermatology Society, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Handled all official correspondence of the organization., Distributed minutes of every eboard and general body meeting.
- Tutor, 06/01/20, 08/31/20, Worked as a tutor for medical students in summer remediation courses to develop ways to successfully understand course content.
- Outreach Coordinator and Treasurer, HUCM Research Digest, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Point of communication with esteemed researchers and student groups at HUCM and HUH., Secured research submissions., Secured funds that allowed the organization to create our first publication and fund our website.
- Wellness Committee Member, HUCM Class of 2023, 01/01/20, 12/31/22, Hosted programs such as yoga classes, meditation sessions before exam weekends, writing workshops, and roundtable discussions that promoted well-being, community, self-care, and self-reflection.
- Ambassador, Integrative Dermatology Symposium, 01/01/22, 12/31/22, Helped bring awareness of the symposium to HUCM and through social media., Collaborated with other ambassadors to create promotional social media content.
Timeline
Mentor
PRE-HEALTH SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
01.2020 - 12.2020
Chemistry Tutor
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 05.2017
International STEM Camp Counselor
DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY
06.2016 - 08.2016
Resident Physician - Family and Community Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW)
Doctor of Medicine -
Howard University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Howard University