Caitlyn Guthrie

Passionate Student who is eager to learn and grow as a future medical professional. As a premed student, has acquired great communication and team oriented skills. Great at collaborating with others and seeks to apply such skills to future career in Osteopathic Medicine. Brings outstanding enthusiasm, purpose, and care into all involvement.

Environmental Chemistry Lab, Research Assistant

August 2023 - Current

• Perform experiments and record results through chemistry calculations
• Studying metal-ion addition to paper products to create hydrophobic barrier
• Combating environmental concerns with plastic tableware

Honors Undergraduate Research Symposium, Presenter 

April 2024

• Presented Undergrad research in the Physical Science area
• Compiled presentation with all data, results, and methods
• Presented research to multiple evaluators and received feedback for continuation of research

CVM Veterinary Mission Trip, Volunteer (30 hours)

December 2022, Belize

• Shadowed four Veterinarians
• Assisted physical exams, treatments, and surgery
• Served local community through kids camp opportunities, free on foot mobile vet care, and ministry

VAW Global Outreach Veterinary Trip, Intern (62 hours)

May 2022 - June 2022, Cusco Peru

• Served alongside four veterinarians and MSU students
• Performed physical exams, animal care, and shadowed surgeries
• Set up pop-up clinics in local community and provided free vet care
• Emersed into Spanish culture and used native language when interacting at clinics

Emerald Coast Zoo Internship, Intern (230 hours)

June 2022 - August 2022, Crestview Fl

• Worked with primate and carnivore keeper
• Prepared animal diets daily for all primates, performed sloth encounters, and performed animal husbandry
• Served work staff in any way needed

Lifepoint Church Soup Kitchen, Volunteer (50 hours, ongoing)

June 2022 - Current, Crestview Fl

• Provide hot meals to local undeserved populations
• Served on cook team, prep team, and serve team
• Interact with guests and create welcoming environment
• Lead group discussions with team before serving guests

Pinelake Care Center, Volunteer (15 hours)

Fall 2023 - Current, Starkville Ms

• Serving the underserved through need based grocery packs
• Food pantry for low income families in local area
• Prep and package grocery packs for families and pray with guests

Dogwood Acres Veterinary Clinic & Barn, Volunteer (175 hours)

August 2019 - May 2022, Crestview Fl

• Shadowed veterinarians during exams, surgery, and dental procedures
• Assisted in exams, surgery, ultrasounds, and EKGs under veterinarian leadership
• Acquired basic vet tech skills (performed heart worm tests, temperature checks, patient-owner interaction)
• Walked dogs, cleaned kennels, fed horses, and served in any way needed

Camp Anderson Youth/ Kids Camp, Intern (96 hours)

June 2022, Marianna Fl

• Served youth pastors in any way needed
• Responsible for set up and clean up of all games/ activities
• Help facilitate and create welcoming environment for campers and staff

West Point Animal Shelter, Volunteer (35 hours)

February 2022 - November 2023

• Walk dogs and care for foster cats
• Assist staff in any way needed

MSU Big Event Service Day 2022, Volunteer (4 hours)

West Point Animal Shelter

• Annual MSU event to serve in local community
• Walked dogs and cared for foster kittens

MSU MLK Day of Service 2021, Volunteer (5 hours)

Palmer Home Thrift Store, Starkville Ms

• Annual MSU event to serve local community
• Served palmer home by sorting donated clothing and items

Eleventh Element at MSU, Location Director and President

August 2023 - Current

• Founded student organization to promote physical and spiritual health among college students
• Primary leadership role, responsible for casting vision and organizing role as student organization
• Partner with local gym owners and host group workouts for students and local community
• Lead weekly leadership and general body meetings
• Delegate tasks among executive team and oversee duties
• Create a welcoming and exciting atmosphere for students and members

Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Student Vice President

November 2022 - Current

• The nation's oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society
• Delivered initiation ceremony speech
• Attend business meetings and record minutes

OCH Regional Medical Center Shadowing Program, Student Shadow (35 hours)

• Highly selective program for undergraduate students to learn and observe a wide variety of physicians across medical fields
• Shadowed under Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Breast Health, Family Medicine, and General Surgery

Shackouls Honors College, Undergrad Student

August 2021 - Current

• Academic community sharing interest in commitment to intellectual inquiry
• Rigorous and distinctive curriculum for undergraduate students
• Will have completed one 3 credit hour honors course per year and senior year Capstone Project

Pinelake Church, Greeter Team, College Ministry Team

January 2021 - Current

• Serve weekly on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
• Create welcoming atmosphere for guests
• Served at WKND Youth Camp 2022, 2023 (36 hours)
• Served in Pensacola on Spring Break Mission Trip '23 and '24 (12 hours)

Iceland & Scandinavian Environmental Study Abroad, Student

July 2022, (3.0 credit Honors Course)

• Studied environmental chemistry and alternative energy in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden
• Emersed into local cultures and gained excellent knowledge of the ways countries utilize energy
• Gained valuable experience that grew appreciation for diverse cultures and customs separate from own

Physician Shadowing Experiences, Shadow (30 hours, ongoing)

August 2023 - Current, Crestview/ Destin Fl

• Independent shadowing of medical professionals in hometown
• Accumulated hours shadowing Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine

Taylormade Fitness Starkville CrossFit, Active Member

August 2021 - Current

• Active participant at local CrossFit gym
• Shadowed Head Coach and received CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Summer Small Group, Leader

June 2023 - August 2023

• Started small for college aged/ young adults in local area
• Met weekly to pray, read, and discuss
• Facilitated conversations and led group discussions

CrossFit Crestview, Shadow/ Coach (10 hours)

June 2023 - July 2023

• Shadowed head coaches/ accumulated hours for CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• Led CrossFit class warm ups and demonstrated movements

MSU Vet Aspire Camp, Attendee

March 2022, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

• One day camp for invited applicants to learn and discover about veterinary medicine
• Observed and shadowed veterinarians at MSU CVM
• Learned basic skills for catheter placement and techniques

Necropsy Rounds & Shadowing, Shadow & Observer (31 hours)

September 2021 - May 2022

• Attended weekly Necropsy rounds hosted at MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
• Shadowed veterinarian and veterinary students perform necropsy
• Necropsy served as a means to understand the cause of infection/ death of animal

Lambda Sigma Alpha Lota MSU, Member (35 hours)

September 2022 - April 2023

• National honor society for second year students dedicated to the purpose of fostering leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and the sprit of service among college students
• Attended biweekly meetings and served alongside fellow students through community service
• Provided numerous opportunities to serve local community, equipped to continue being a student leader
• Served with Habitat for Humanity and furthered their mission for providing affordable housing in local community

The Junction Retreat, Small Group Counselor (48 hours)

July 2022, Mississippi State University

• 3 day retreat for incoming MSU students
• Served as an all-girl counselor and led small group discussions
• Had the opportunity to connect with incoming students and create a welcoming environment

MSU Student Association, Freshman Reach (50 hours)

October 2021 - March 2022

• Branch of Student Association for freshman class
• Responsible for organizing Freshman Day of Service: designed and led the nursing home goodie bag event
• Met weekly to discuss and plan upcoming service events

• MSU President's List '21, '22, '23
• Colvard Future Leader Scholarship MSU, '21-'24
• Academic Scholarship MSU, '21-'24
• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship Grant, 2023
• Society for Collegiate Leadership and Development, '21-'24
• College of Forest Resources Student Academic Award, 2022
• Heroes Legacy Scholarship, '21-'23
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, 2023
• All-Terrain Vehicle Certification, 2022
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification, 2021
• EKG Technician Certification, 2021
• CPR/ BLS Certification, 2021