Jake Foster
Medical Student
Austin,TX
Summary
Medical Student leading student advocacy, peer representation, and campus communication across athletics and medical school settings. Coordinates weekly and biweekly meetings, represents student interests with administrators, and supports school culture and wellness through committee leadership. Builds collaborative momentum by linking student needs with university staff and interprofessional teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student-Athlete Chair
Dell Med Military & Sports Medicine Interest Group
08.2024 - Current
- Served as the representative and mentor to the Texas Athletics Pre-Health Organization, leading biweekly meetings
- Contribute to peer mentorship efforts by sharing guidance and encouraging participation in group activities.
Officer
Dell Med Anesthesiology Interest Group
01.2025 - Current
- Helped coordinate bimonthly meetings for students interested in a future career in anesthesiology
- Communicate meeting details and updates to members using clear, timely messages.
Dell Med Class Senator
01.2026 - Current
- Elected by my peers to serve a two-year term as one of six class senators. Attend biweekly meetings to represent the student body and liaise with administrators. Leading sub-committee aimed at school culture and wellness.
President
Texas Student Athlete Advisory Committee
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led all meetings related to SAAC (including weekly meetings with leadership), represented SAAC at campus events, and maintained regular communications with university staff
- Helped address questions from members and staff with calm, professional communication and clear follow-up.
Education
Doctor of Medicine Candidate - undefined
DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL
Master of Public Health Candidate - Healthcare Management
UTHEALTH HOUSTON
Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biology, Minor in Business
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
05-2023
Skills
- MS Excel
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Mentorship
- Stakeholder communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Committee coordination
- Event coordination
- Administrative liaison
- Meeting facilitation
Timeline
Dell Med Class Senator
01.2026 - Current
Officer
Dell Med Anesthesiology Interest Group
01.2025 - Current
Student-Athlete Chair
Dell Med Military & Sports Medicine Interest Group
08.2024 - Current
President
Texas Student Athlete Advisory Committee
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biology, Minor in Business
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Master of Public Health Candidate - Healthcare Management
UTHEALTH HOUSTON
Doctor of Medicine Candidate - undefined
DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL
ACADEMIC PURSUITS
How Social Determinants of Health Affect Emergency Department Dependence
- Presented as a poster at the 2025 UT Interprofessional Education Symposium. Current objective is aimed at raising funds from community partners for interventions to decrease ED overutilization.
Pediatric Emergency Department-Based Health Coverage Enrollment Program
- Leading initiative to screen families for health insurance throughout the open enrollment period and connect those in need with Medical Access Program, Medicare, and Medicaid and thus medical services
Challenges of Hemodynamic Optimization in Pediatric Right Heart Failure
- Accepted as a poster presentation for the 2026 American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting