Kayla Hall

Resilient and service-oriented M.D. candidate (Dec. 2025) with a strong foundation in internal medicine, acute care, and patient advocacy. First-generation graduate with proven leadership, clinical initiative, and dedication to underserved populations. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative learning environment.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• HIPAA Certified
• Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
• NYS Infection Control Certification (v12)

Peer Review Research Assistant — Ongoing through 2025
American University of Antigua

• Assisting in research with residents and attending endocrinologists, learning how the relevancy of DM and depression is correlated, along with the treatment of depression and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Student National Medical Association (SNMA), AUA Chapter
International Clinical Liaison — Nov 2024 – Present

• Serve as a primary resource for students transitioning from basic sciences to clinical rotations in the U.S., providing guidance on housing, clinical sites, and local engagement.

Treasurer — Jul 2022 – Dec 2022

• Oversaw chapter financial operations, including dues collection, budgeting, fundraising, and compliance with SNMA national standards.

Executive Student Government Association, American University of Antigua
Vice President — Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

• Worked directly with institutional leadership and curriculum boards to improve student life and academics.
• Coordinated town halls, student forums, and events for Year 3–4 medical students and residents.

Student Government Association, American University of Antigua
President, Med 2 Class — Jul 2021 – Dec 2021

• Directed class leadership and communications, ensuring timely updates and effective coordination among student officers.
• Organized academic schedules, campus activities, and information dissemination for medical students.

Vice President, Med 1 Class — Jan 2021 – Jun 2021

• Assisted the class president with student engagement and served as a liaison between faculty and peers.

Speech & Debate Team, Wiley College
Member — Aug 2013 – May 2015

• Competed as a member of “The Great Debaters” team.
• Awarded for excellence in persuasive public speaking at national competitions.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Member — Apr 2017 – Present

• Held various leadership roles at the chapter level, including Chapter Chaplain, Community Service Chair, and Fundraising Chair.
• Managed chapter financial reporting and organized community outreach initiatives.

Career Day Speaker – P.S. 114, May 2025

• Volunteered to speak with 3rd–5th grade students about medical school, the importance of healthcare professionals, and the basic duties of the medical profession.

Volunteer – Primary Prevention Health Fair, Jan. 2023

• Assisted primary care physicians with blood pressure readings, glucose checks, and eye exams; provided education on the importance of annual wellness exams to the local community.

Fundraising Volunteer – SNMA Sickle Cell Fundraiser, Nov. 2022

• Raised $500 for the Sickle Cell Association of Antigua to support awareness campaigns and provide educational and financial support to affected individuals.

Health Screening Volunteer – Prostate Cancer Screening, Antigua, Aug. 2022

• Supported a high-volume men’s health screening initiative serving over 800 patients in two days; assisted with history-taking, triage, DRE screenings, and patient education.

Volunteer/Mentee – Sierra Leone Medical Mission, Summer 2013
The Servant House, Lungi, Sierra Leone

• Completed a 14-day medical mission across three cities; assisted with first aid, triage, physical exams, hygiene and supplement distribution, and spiritual outreach.

Additional Volunteer Activities

• Certified Peer Mediator (2013)
• Angel Tree Participant (2013 – Present)
• Part-Time Tutor (Grades 1–7) (2013 – 2020)
• Keep Texas Beautiful Volunteer (2013 – 2021)
• Buckner International Volunteer (2017 – 2019)
• North Texas Food Bank Participant (2017 – 2021)
• Not My Son / BLM Advocate (2019 – 2022)

• President's List-Wiley (2014-2015)
• Henrietta B. Wells Forensics Award Wiley (2015)
• Dean’s List-TWU (2016)
• Dean’s List-AUA (2021-2023)
• ADCO Scholarship (2021-2023)

• Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society (Inducted 2016)
• Curatio Club Member (2016-2017)
• Surgical Interest Group (2021-2022)
• FIT Club (2021-2023)
• Student Government Association (2021-
  2022)
• Executive Student Government Association (2022-2023),
  Student National Medical Association (SNMA) member(2014-
  Current)

Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversational)