Hermon Teclezghi Fessehaye

Dedicated pre-medical student with diverse experience in patient care and community service, seeking admission to medical school. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and work ethic to meet the rigorous clinical and academic demands. Dedicated to leveraging medical education to address healthcare disparities and provide compassionate patient-centered care.

Event Coordinator Volunteer, Priscilla Project, Buffalo, New York,  Jan 2017- Dec 2018

• Provided support to socially isolated, at-risk women as they navigated pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
• Helped organize events for expecting mothers providing education on prenatal nutrition, doula services, local donation and support centers in their respective languages.

Mentor, NAIMA (Women Empowerment Initiative)- Buffalo New York, Jan 2017- Dec 2018

• Provided mentorship at local high school to refugee and immigrant girls disadvantaged by socio-economic circumstances as they navigated their academic and career aspirations.
• Co-led sessions of arts and crafts, organized open discussion forums, and connected students with local community organizations available to assist with their needs.
• Assisted with recruitment of volunteer mentors

• Dean's List- Fall 2016
• Dean's Honor List- Spring 2017

• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
• Computerized Provider Order Entry