Elizabeth V. Hirschbeck

Pre-medical student with experience in healthcare, behavioral research, and mental health outreach. Proven ability to engage with diverse populations, including children and individuals with disabilities. Strong academic background complemented by leadership roles, demonstrating commitment to Brain and Behavioral Sciences.

Research Assistant, 01/01/2025, 05/31/2025, Dr. Christopher R. Agnew, RSVP Lab, Department of Psychological Sciences, Research focuses on interpersonal relationships with a focus on relationship processes that take place in virtual reality. Responsibilities include: collecting data in the VR lab, work with the team to design new VR studies, attend lab team meetings and assist with relationship experiments and surveys.

• Panhellenic Gamma Chi, 01/01/2025, 12/31/2025, Serve as recruitment counselors, providing guidance and support to potential new members throughout the sorority recruitment process while promoting inclusivity and confidentiality.
• Director of New Member Experience (DNME), Pi Beta Phi, 01/01/2025, 05/31/2025, Responsible for guiding, mentoring, and advocating for new members during their orientation and preparation for membership. Coordinate the New Member Education Program and support new members.
• Hospice Care Volunteer, 09/01/2024, Current, Provide companionship and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Provide socialization, activities, and respite for caregivers.
• Purdue Student Clinician, PETE's PALs, 09/01/2024, Current, Mentoring children ages 3-18 with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Work with individuals on physical fitness, swimming, and water-safety skills.
• Elementary School Volunteer, Phi Beta Phi, 09/01/2024, Current, Provide mentoring and support to elementary school kids ranging in ages 5 - 12. Spend time reading and writing with students throughout various schools in Lafayette, IN.
• Shadowing Volunteer, Loyola University Medical Center, Division of Orthopedics, 06/01/2024, 08/31/2024, Dr. Kamran Hamid, Shadowed the Physician and Physician Assistants in the clinic. Observed providers working with patients.
• Volunteer Vet Aide, Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists, 06/01/2024, 07/31/2024, Assisted medical staff 8 hours a week as a volunteer vet aide while studying abroad for the summer.
• Student Intern, Global Medical Brigade, 12/01/2023, 12/31/2023, Implemented medical care alongside medical professionals in Honduras. The purpose is to provide access to healthcare for under-resourced communities, deliver public health workshops, and maintain electronic patient records for continuity of care.
• Lead Psychosocial Rehabilitation, ACCESS Behavioral Health, Mental Health Center, 09/01/2018, Current, South Holland, IL, Lead psychosocial rehabilitation and social activities with adults with severe mental illness.

• Pi Beta Phi Sorority, 09/01/2023, Current
• Medlife Club, 09/01/2023, Current
• Worldhealth Club, 09/01/2023, Current
• Caduceaus Club, 09/01/2023, Current
• A Cause for Paws, 09/01/2023, Current

Seeking an internship experience for Summer 2025 that will allow me to pursue my passion for Brain and Behavioral Sciences, medicine, and research.

Selected to lead Purdue’s next international medical brigade, coordinating logistics, recruitment, and outreach for upcoming global health service trip

• Director of New Member Education, Pi Beta Phi
• Gamma Chi Recruitment Counselor, Purdue Panhellenic
• Research Assistant, Purdue University RSVP Lab
• Dean’s List, Purdue University