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Matthew Talukdar

Aspiring Physician
18939 Westleigh Place Rowland Heights,CA

Summary

I am a devoted, well-rounded leader in every opportunity I take. I tend to provide new information to those around me, as I always want to make a positive difference in the world. As an aspiring physician, my lifelong goal is to change the community around me for the better through showcasing empathy and compassion through scientific remedy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Heart Rate Kinetics Research

La Sierra University
Riverside , CA
2023.01 - Current
  • Comparing two different models of heart rate kinetics in response to exercise using graphical analysis.
  • Running analyses on heart rate kinetics data to devise further conclusions and a potential new model for heart rate kinetics.
  • Received 2nd place in Research Emphasis Week (REW) at La Sierra University for an iteration of this project.

Interventionist for Increasing Membership

Garden Cultural Education Foundation
Garden Grove , CA
2021.10 - 2022.06
  • Designed an intervention plan for increasing participation and membership for the organisation.
  • Led various in-person and virtual seminars promoting a healthy lifestyle, including but not limited to cooking workshops, guest speaker presentations, and seminars on vegetarianism.
  • Networked with local physicians who presented at seminars for the organisation.
  • Increased participation in Garden Cultural Educational Foundation events by over 20%.
  • Achieved an over 10% increase in membership for the Garden Cultural Educational Foundation.

Pianist for BASA Functions

Bangladeshi Adventist Society Of America
Loma Linda , CA
2015.08 - Current
  • BASA Bengali Adventist Group
  • Worship pianist during BASA functions and events for over seven years.

Family Medicine Physician Observer

Kaiser Permanente Corona Medical Offices
Corona , CA
2023.02 - Current
  • Worked closely with a family medicine clinician, Dr. Kathryn Gabot-Puhawan.
  • Over 50 patients observed.

Physics Lab TA

La Sierra University
Riverside , CA
2022.03 - 2022.06
  • Running laboratory sessions for undergraduate students in General Physics Laboratory sections.
  • Testing apparatuses used for physics laboratory.
  • Grading lab reports and pre-labs.
  • Creating and grading pre-lab quizzes.

Learning Center Assistant Volunteer

Kumon Learning Center
Walnut , CA
2014.12 - 2019.09
  • Tutoring students in math in a variety of levels and age groups (from counting to calculus).
  • Grading and filing student papers.
  • Stocking delivered papers in storage.
  • Involved in Kumon community events and award ceremonies.


Chess Instructor

Self-Employed
2020.04 - Current
  • Teaching and providing guidance for aspiring chess players.
  • Giving guidance for chess players aspiring to play in competitions.
  • Creating YouTube videos to inspire individuals of all skill levels to play chess!

Research on Primer Design + Assay Development

La Sierra University Biology Department
Riverside , CA
2022.01 - 2022.05

Title: Primer Design in C. briggsae and Analysis of the dao-2 Gene Sequence in C. elegans

  • Designed a primer based on C. elegans and O. myriophilus genome for ease of identification of nematodes.
  • Submitted for Research Emphasis Week (REW) at La Sierra University

Global Experiences Trip

Malaysia + Singapore
Malaysia + Singapore
2022.08 - 2022.09
  • Visited various hospitals and religious sites throughout Malaysia and Singapore.

Free Clinic Volunteer - Medical + Dental Services

Healing California
, CA
2022.07 - Current
  • Checked in patients for medical and dental screening.
  • Assisted with triage and blood pressure checks before dental work.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Restocked supplies and filed paperwork as needed.

Library Aide

Covina Public Library
Covina , CA
2017.06 - 2017.07
  • Covina Public Library
  • Guided library goers of all ages in the library's summer reading program.
  • Engaged with children in various booths in the library, enhancing reading and creativity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomathematics, Cum Laude With Honors

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
2019.09 - Current

High School Diploma -

South Hills Academy
West Covina, CA
2015.08 - 2019.06

Skills

    Empathy

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Accomplishments

Senior of the Year: Mathematics

  • Given to one outstanding senior of each department nominated by the department faculty.


Cum Laude, University Honors Program

  • Completion of the University Honors Program upon Graduation
  • Graduating with Cum Laude


Research Emphasis Week (REW) - 2nd place

  • Project Title: Investigating Prototypical Models of Heart Rate Kinetics in Response to Exercise
  • Nominated by a faculty panel to present my project.
  • Received 2nd place presenter for this project in Research Emphasis Week (REW) at La Sierra University.
  • Topic to be further explored in Honors Program capstone project.


Garden Cultural Educational Foundation - Intervention Goals

  • Increased participation in Garden Cultural Educational Foundation events by over 20%.
  • Achieved an over 10% increase in membership for the Garden Cultural Educational Foundation.


Scholarship Recipient

  • Recipient of Victor & Alina Tolan Science Annual Scholarship for 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years
  • Recipient of Hilmer Besel Mathematics & Computing Endowed Scholarship


Dean's List of Academic Honors

  • Dean's List of Academic Honors at La Sierra University for 6 academic quarters


CPR/AED certified - August 2023

Timeline

Family Medicine Physician Observer

Kaiser Permanente Corona Medical Offices
2023.02 - Current

Heart Rate Kinetics Research

La Sierra University
2023.01 - Current

Global Experiences Trip

Malaysia + Singapore
2022.08 - 2022.09

Free Clinic Volunteer - Medical + Dental Services

Healing California
2022.07 - Current

Physics Lab TA

La Sierra University
2022.03 - 2022.06

Research on Primer Design + Assay Development

La Sierra University Biology Department
2022.01 - 2022.05

Interventionist for Increasing Membership

Garden Cultural Education Foundation
2021.10 - 2022.06

Chess Instructor

Self-Employed
2020.04 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomathematics, Cum Laude With Honors

La Sierra University
2019.09 - Current

Library Aide

Covina Public Library
2017.06 - 2017.07

Pianist for BASA Functions

Bangladeshi Adventist Society Of America
2015.08 - Current

High School Diploma -

South Hills Academy
2015.08 - 2019.06

Learning Center Assistant Volunteer

Kumon Learning Center
2014.12 - 2019.09
Matthew TalukdarAspiring Physician