Kelly Salinas
Laredo,TX
Summary
Medical School Applicant
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Softball Coach
Myself
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Fostered the growth of many personal relationships with young athletes around the state.
Program Aide
Laredo Stroke Support Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Providing support for program activities, such as preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and communicating with stroke survivors.
- Assisting with fundraising efforts, events, and outreach activities.
- Worked closely with survivors on mental and physical health progress.
Research Associate
University of Texas Health Science Center
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs to conclude research posters to present at conferences.
- Completed research in behavioral pharmacology using databases and statistical reasoning.
- Ran self-administration paradigms in rat rodent models.
Medical Assistant
Advantage Pain Management
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Peer Mentor
Our Lady of the Lake University
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Counseled undergraduate students individually to assist in overcoming academic obstacles and encouraging them to make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Our Lady of the Lake Univ. Dept. of Chemistry
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained lab courses by calibrating equipment
- Organized instructional materials, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Prepared lab for experiment by setting up lab group instrumentation
- Graded lab course reports
Academic Tutor
Our Lady of the Lake University
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Helped student find suiting and effective study habits and exam strategies.
Education
Pre Professional Graduate Certificate - Medical Sciences 3.0 GPA
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Biology 3.6 GPA
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05-2023
Publications
1. Impact of Morphine Dependence and Withdrawal on Economic Demand for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine in Rat Models. "In Preparation"
Seaman Jr, R.W., Salinas, Kelly., George, C.M., Collins, G.T.
2. Evaluation of Serotonin 2C and Dopamine D3 Receptor Ligands, Alone and In Mixtures, as Candidate Medications for Substance Use Disorders. "In Preparation"
Mason, Briana., Salinas, K., Puzovic Gorona., Thomas Anona., Shi, Yonggong., Coa, Newman., Collins, G.T.
Research
- McNair Scholar and Welch Foundation Fellowship 06/2021 -08/2021
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX
My research project was based on characterizing natural plant-derived drugs for potential cancer immunotherapy against triple negative breast cancer. This program was a full-time 10 week long extensive research program dedicated to allow students to gain hands-on experience in instrumental lab.
- Summer Undergraduate Research and Fellowship 06/2022 - 08/2022
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX
This program was a full-time 10 week long intensive research program allowed student to be faculty mentored during the summer. It provided me with hands-on experience in behavioral pharmacology inquiry, critical thinking, and professional development with poster presentations.
Presentations
- UCLA McNair TRIO Virtual Conference 2021
Salinas, Kelly A.; Fermaintt, Charles S.; Munguia, T
Plant-derived Natural Products of Caspella Bursa and P. Hysterophorus their Biological Effect on Escherichia coli and Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Oral Presentation
- ACS: Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) Conference 2021
Salinas, Kelly A.; Fermaintt, Charles S.; Munguia, T
Plant-derived Natural Products of Caspella Bursa and P. Hysterophorus their Biological Effect on Escherichia coli and Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Poster Presentation
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference 2022
Salinas, Kelly A.; Fermaintt, Charles S.; Munguia, T
Plant-derived Natural Products of Caspella Bursa and P. Hysterophorus their Biological Effect on Escherichia coli and Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Poster Presentation
- Gamma Sigma Epsilon Biannual Convention Conference 2022
Salinas, Kelly A.; Fermaintt, Charles S.; Munguia, T
Plant-derived Natural Products of Caspella Bursa and P. Hysterophorus their Biological Effect on Escherichia coli and Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Poster Presentation
- The Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference 2022
Salinas, Kelly A.; Seaman, Robert B., George, Christina,; Collins, G.T.
Modeling and Impact of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal Economic Demand for Opioids and Stimulants in Rats: Oral Presentation
- Biology and Chemistry Conference; Translational Research in Substance Use Disorders 2023
Salinas, Kelly A.; Seaman, Robert B., George, Christina,; Collins, G.T.
Investigating the Impact of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal on Economic Demand for Opioids and Stimulants in Rats; Poster Presentation
- UIW Research Week Conference 2023
Salinas, Kelly A.; Seaman, Robert B., George, Christina,; Collins, G.T.
Investigating the Impact of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal on Economic Demand for Opioids and Stimulants in Rats; Poster Presentation
- OLLU McNair Symposium Undergraduate Research Conference2023
Salinas, Kelly A.; Seaman, Robert B., George, Christina,; Collins, G.T.
Impact of Opioids Dependence and Withdrawal on Economic Demand and Stimulants in Rats; Poster Presentation
- Center of Biomedical Neuroscience Conference 2023
Salinas, Kelly A.; Seaman, Robert B., George, Christina,; Collins, G.T.
Investigating the Impact of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal on Economic Demand for Opioids and Stimulants in Rats; Poster Presentation
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences UTHSCSA Conference 2024
Mason, Briana., Salinas, K., Puzovic, Gorona., Thomas, Anona., Shi, Yonggong., Cao, Newman, Collins, G.T.
Assessing Serotonin 2C and Dopamine D3 Receptor Mixtures as Potential Therapies for Substance Use Disorder, Poster Presentation
Extracurriculars
Medical Saints Society 01/2022 - 05/2023
Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX
- I organized weekly meeting composed of MCAT prep, personal statement workshops, and resume/CV workshops. Each group member was responsible for presenting one topic in MCAT subjects of physics, chemistry, or biology.
TRIO Ronald McNair Scholar Program 08/2021 - 05/2023
Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX
- This scholar program, once accepted, allowed students to attend bi-weekly mentorship meetings, GRE prep workshops, graduate school visits, conduct research, attending academic conferences, and navigate on graduate school applications.
Baylor University Advanced Instrumental Workshop 10/2022 - 10/2023
Baylor University: Waco, TX
- This workshop was an opportunity to expose different chemistry labs at the graduate school of biomedical sciences at Baylor University within the Chemistry department.
Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry 08/2022 - 05/2023
Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX
- Members of this society must be majoring in chemistry related degrees with a minimum GPA of a 3.0
Sigma Zeta Honor Society 08/2022 - 05/2023
Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX
- A minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA is required, along with a minimum of a 3.0 natural science or math GPA.
Powerlifting 08/2020 - 05/2023
Joes Gym: San Antonio, TX
- As a high school competitor, I joined this group hoping to expereince strenous physical activity. This gym gathered dedicated members regarding weightlifting.
OLLU Softball Team 08/2020 - 05/2023
Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX
Shadowing
- Dr. Ananrth Prasad, MD University Hospital San Antonio, TX
- Dr. Sarah Trampota, MD Advantage Pain Management San Antonio, TX
- Dr. John V. Puig, MD Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic Laredo, TX
- Dr. Yogesh Kolwadka, MD Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic Laredo, TX
- Dr. Osama Jamil, MD Doctors Hospital Laredo, TX
Timeline
Program Aide
Laredo Stroke Support Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
Research Associate
University of Texas Health Science Center
08.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Advantage Pain Management
01.2023 - 07.2024
Peer Mentor
Our Lady of the Lake University
07.2022 - 05.2023
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Our Lady of the Lake Univ. Dept. of Chemistry
01.2021 - 05.2023
Academic Tutor
Our Lady of the Lake University
07.2020 - 12.2022
Softball Coach
Myself
08.2018 - Current
Pre Professional Graduate Certificate - Medical Sciences 3.0 GPA
University of Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Biology 3.6 GPA
Our Lady of The Lake University
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