Makayla McClinton

Pre-Medical undergraduate at Baylor University seeking a research opportunity to strengthen scientific inquiry, contribute to impactful research, and build foundational experience for a future career in medicine.

• Gaines Street Baptist Church, Volunteer, Feeding the homeless: 2 hours
• Xavier University, Volunteer mentorship program, For incoming high school students: 5 hours
• Gumbo Garden, Volunteer, Garden Work: 3 hours, Xavier University
• Louisiana Children's Museum (LCM), Volunteer, 3 hours
• Denton ISD, Volunteer, Reading to elementary kids: 4 hours
• Storehouse Community Center, Volunteer, Plano, Texas, 2 hours
• American Medical Women's Association Park Clean Up, Volunteer, 12 hours
• American Medical Women's Association, Volunteer Mentorship program, 8 hours
• Steppin Out Greater New Light Baptist Church, Volunteer, Waco, Texas, 2025, 5 hours

Medical City Frisco, Frisco, Texas, Completed 9 hours of physician shadowing in Anesthesia and Neuro Spine, Observed anesthesiologist during preoperative assessments, anesthesia induction, and postoperative patient monitoring., Gained exposure to airway management, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring in the operating room., Observed spine surgeon performing surgical procedures such as a Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the operating room., Gained exposure to sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols., Developed understanding of spinal anatomy, surgical workflow, and patient management during complex procedures. Observed collaboration between anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and surgical staff to ensure safe patient care.

• Vice President of Anthropology National Honors Society (2026)
• The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)- Xavier University of Louisiana (2022-2023)
• American Medical Women's Association Minorities in Medicine - Baylor University (2023- 2026)
• The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) - Baylor University (2025-2026)

Medical Mission Volunteer
One More Child Mission Trip Program | Cape Town, South Africa
May 2026 | 60+ Clinical & Community Service Hours

• Participated in a week-long medical mission serving underserved communities throughout Cape Town through clinical, health education, and community-based volunteer activities.
• Assisted with pediatric health screenings, including height, weight, BMI, lice screening, immunization record review, and verification of patient information, and provided health education to children in local schools.
• Assisted with community health screenings, including blood pressure, height and weight measurements, HIV testing, and women's health screenings while working alongside healthcare professionals in community clinics.
• Gained direct patient-care exposure through interactions with clinic and hospice patients and individuals with disabilities, while observing physicians and other healthcare professionals providing care.
• Supported community outreach efforts by distributing supplies to local schools and working with children and families in underserved communities.
• Gained exposure to healthcare delivery across different cultural and socioeconomic settings and to health disparities affecting medically underserved populations.

More Clinical Hours:

• Volunteer at Woodway Rehab and Healthcare: 7 hours
• Volunteer Waco Arbor House Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Certified Memory Care: 18 hours