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NEEHARIKA YALLAYI

Chantilly,Virginia

Summary

Undergraduate Honors student majoring in Biology with a strong passion for medicine and healthcare equity. Demonstrates experience within research and clinical practices, aiming to contribute to meaningful advancements in these fields. Aiming to bridge the gap between medicine and health care equity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant

Schiffert Health Center
Blacksburg, Virginia
09.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned, prepared and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas
  • Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures and vital signs monitoring
  • Performed lab tests and would deliver to them to the laboratory for further testing

Medical Assistant

Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Worked with Dr. David Chow in an ophthalmology clinic that focused to treat and work on preventative approaches to help eye health.
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures and conducted optic nerve and retinal image screening.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Corporate Research Center
Blacksburg, Virginia
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with developing modeling approaches to improve infectious disease research.
  • Used mouse models to study the adaptation and evolution of mutant variations of HSV-1 and HSV-2.
  • Assisted in qualitative and quantitative data collection, and focused on how these mutants were affecting both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Virginia Tech College of Science
Blacksburg, Virginia
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted lead teacher with grading assignments, maintaining records and preparing for BIOL 1105 and 1106
  • Supported students' academic progress by providing one-on-one attention to help guide learning and comprehension

Biology Peer Mentor

Virginia Tech College of Science
Blacksburg, Virginia
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped organize events for 400 undergraduate students to educate them on being successful in college
  • Held office hours and served as a mentor to find opportunities and ease into the transition of college

Clinical Shadowing

Blue Ridge Oncology Center
Roanoke, VA
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Observed physician-patient interactions, noting communication techniques and bedside manner.
  • Compiled detailed notes from each physician visit that included information about diagnoses, treatments prescribed and follow-up instructions for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Freedom High School
Chantilly, VIRGINIA
06.2021

Skills

  • Clinical applications
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • HIPAA/OSHA
  • Data analysis

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship award.
  • Dean's list: 05/01/22, 12/01/22, 05/01/23

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Reston Hospital Center
05.2024 - 08.2024

Clinical Shadowing

Blue Ridge Oncology Center
10.2023 - 12.2024

Clinical Assistant

Schiffert Health Center
09.2023 - Current

Biology Peer Mentor

Virginia Tech College of Science
05.2023 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Virginia Tech College of Science
01.2022 - 08.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Corporate Research Center
12.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Tech

High School Diploma -

Freedom High School
NEEHARIKA YALLAYI