Joseph Arico

Medical school applicant with over six years of hands-on patient care experience across emergency, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Additional experiences include research, adaptive recreation, and community health. Holds a B.S. In biology, a B.A. in anthropology, and a minor in neuroscience from Ithaca College. Clinically focused on orthopedics and sports medicine.

• Vice President, Beta Beta Beta – National Biological Honor Society, Ithaca College
• Member, Lambda Alpha – National Anthropology Honor Society, Ithaca College
• Treasurer, Genetics Club, Ithaca College
• Member, Biology Club (3 years), Ithaca College
• Member, Pre-Health Society, Ithaca College
• Varsity Football Athlete, Ithaca College (5 years)
• Liberty League All-Academic Team
• CSC Academic All-District (Northeast Region)
• NFF & College Football Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society
• Section One Coaching Staff of the Year, North Rockland High School Football (2024)

• Weight lifting
• Golfing
• Athletics
• Listening to music/podcasts
• Watching documentaries

• Regional Tri-Beta National Science Honor Society Conference, Elmira College, 2022 (Investigating Treacher Collins Syndrome in C. elegans Using RNAi)

Led an undergraduate research team; presented original work on genetic modeling using C. elegans

• STIR Symposium, Guest Speaker, Suffern High School, 2024, Invited to speak about my path to medical school and present undergraduate research to aspiring student-scientists

• Medical Equipment Drive, Local High Schools, Ithaca, NY, 01/01/22 - 08/31/22

Collaborated with medical professionals and office staff to organize and execute a medical equipment drive supporting underserved student-athletes in the greater Ithaca area. Collected and donated dozens of crutches, immobilization devices, walking boots, and braces to local high schools to increase access to necessary rehabilitation tools. Distributed excess equipment, including wheelchairs and foam rollers, to local veterans and geriatric populations in need. Promoted equitable access to recovery resources while fostering community partnerships across athletic and medical networks.

• Assistant Football Coach – Offensive & Defensive Line, North Rockland High School, Thiells, NY, 06/01/24 - Present

Selected by Head Coach James Hickey to join coaching staff following graduation from Ithaca College and four years of collegiate football. Coached offensive and defensive linemen, emphasizing technique development, game strategy, and personal growth. Facilitated effective communication between players and coaching staff to support team goals and individual development. Contributed to the program’s first Section One Championship and NYSPHSAA playoff appearance in over a decade. Mentored student-athletes on discipline, leadership, and life skills through sport.