Dhruv Saitwal
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Elkins High School sophomore driven by a profound interest in Biology and Mathematics; actively seeking internship experience in biomedical research to delve into biological data analysis, study genetic variations in disease, and examine precision medicine's role in personalized treatment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Internship
HL7 BH & EHR WG in Collab with SPiER Project
Sugar Land, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with internationally recognized leaders to tackle global suicide prevention challenges.
- Analyze over 400 research articles using generative AI for statistical evaluation.
- Identify significant suicide screening and assessment tools for diverse care settings.
- Recommend clinical instruments for inclusion in LOINC based on thorough analysis.
Shadowing a Physician
Riverstone Family Medicine
Sugar Land, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Shadow a physician to observe compassionate and respectful patient interactions.
- Draw daily inspiration to pursue a career focused on making meaningful differences in lives.
- Educate patients on preventive care, wellness strategies, and chronic disease.
- Respond to patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy, consistently.
- Follow universal and standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff.
STEM Instructor
Momentum Learning, Inc.
Sugar Land, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging STEM lessons tailored to varying academic levels and interests.
- Guide young students through problem-solving, fostering curiosity, and confidence in complex subjects.
- Conduct summer and winter STEM camps at the facility, providing immersive learning experiences.
- Collaborate with peers and program leaders to enhance curriculum quality and support the learning environment.
STEM Mentoring
Ann Sullivan Elementary & Commonwealth Elementary
Sugar Land, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Initiate a two-week math summer camp and lead ASE's Math Masters Club, coordinating activities across all levels and mentoring the Advanced group for competitions including MathLeague, MathCounts, AMC-8, and AMC-10.
- Guide the team to national recognition with the MathLeague President's Award, Sweepstakes Award, multiple individual gold medals, and FBISD Board honors.
- Coach ASE to a first-place finish at the DHS Science Bowl.
- Mentor the Fort Settlement Middle School team as they prepare for regionals hosted by Texas A&M University.
Genetics Wet Lab Camp
Bettermind Academy
Katy, Texas
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Explored bioinformatics by utilizing BLAST to identify maize genes and design primers for CRISPR editing.
- Gained laboratory experience through gene-editing simulations, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction.
- Studied gene expression using microarrays to strengthen the understanding of molecular biology.
Intern
Government Medical College
, India
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Interned at medical college in India, gaining exposure to various medical education departments.
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of six-year medical school curriculum through departmental visits.
- Explored non-clinical areas such as Anatomy and Physiology, and clinical areas including Medicine and Surgery, to enhance practical understanding.
Intern
Shashwat Hospital
, India
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Shadowed an MD in Internal Medicine across ICU, IPD, and OPD environments to gain firsthand patient care experience.
- Observed surgical procedures, enhancing understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare.
- Please refer to my blog for additional details.
Education
High School Sophomore - Sophomore
Lawrence E. Elkins High School
Sugar Land, TX05.2028
Skills
**Academic and research readiness
- Strong biology, chemistry, and math coursework
- Strong understanding of scientific methods
- Ability to analyze scientific articles
**Technical and computer skills
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access BD, Visio
- Statistics: hypothesis testing, correlation
- Generative AI: prompt engineering, RAG
- Research DB-PubMed, Google Scholar
**Laboratory and safety awareness
- Knowledge of lab safety protocols
- Experience with Wetlabs
- Willingness to learn lab-specific procedures
**Experience in a clinical setting
- Experience with hospital settings (ICU, inpatient, outpatient), and physician office
- Awareness of healthcare ethics and confidentiality
References
Reference available upon request
Accomplishments
• Biology Olympiad (USABO), Top 20% with Honorable mention, 03/01/25
• Award for academic excellence for Freshman Year 20/11/2025
• National Science Bowl (NSB), Texas Regional Champions. Represented FSMS as a team captain in Washington, DC. Ranked 9th and 5th in the USA (2023 & 2024)
• National Biology Bowl (NBB), FSMS Team Captain- USA Champions, 2024
• Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), 2024
• MathWorks State Champion, 2024
• MathCounts, Ranked 5th in the Texas State, 2023
• Award for academic excellence for Freshman Year 20/11/2025
• National Science Bowl (NSB), Texas Regional Champions. Represented FSMS as a team captain in Washington, DC. Ranked 9th and 5th in the USA (2023 & 2024)
• National Biology Bowl (NBB), FSMS Team Captain- USA Champions, 2024
• Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), 2024
• MathWorks State Champion, 2024
• MathCounts, Ranked 5th in the Texas State, 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports - Taekwondo Black Belt, Table Tennis, Chess
- Character Development - Boys Scout
- Entertainment - Bollywood Dance
Timeline
Research Internship
HL7 BH & EHR WG in Collab with SPiER Project
08.2025 - Current
Shadowing a Physician
Riverstone Family Medicine
07.2025 - Current
Genetics Wet Lab Camp
Bettermind Academy
06.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Government Medical College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Shashwat Hospital
06.2025 - 06.2025
STEM Instructor
Momentum Learning, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
STEM Mentoring
Ann Sullivan Elementary & Commonwealth Elementary
07.2024 - Current
High School Sophomore - Sophomore
Lawrence E. Elkins High School