Studied biological science at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and earned three college credits.
Learned about the day to day lives of different doctors according to their specialties.
An active member that promotes and supports future minorities in healthcare workers at North Carolina A&T.
Nominated for a prestigious three-day program at Rockefeller University in New York City. Engaged with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and admission faculty. The experience included a comprehensive campus tour and participation in enlightening workshops. The workshops provided insights into various medical career paths and valuable guidance on approaching mentorship and requesting recommendations. Had the opportunity to visit different laboratories, including the bio-imaging lab to see how research is performed.
Participated in an 8-week scientific research program in partnership with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, hosted at North Carolina A&T. During this program, Completed two courses, earning a total of 6 credits. Alongside these courses, Gained foundational coding skills and gained proficiency in using the Point of Care Ultrasound through the Butterfly iQ app on a personal device. Successfully completed two distinct research projects.
The initial project involved qualitative research, focusing on the study of imposter syndrome in Black men within STEM fields. Gained experience in NVivo coding software and utilized the findings into a slideshow, which was presented to peers. Additionally, I contributed to research centered around the Effects on KV3 Potassium Channel Subunit Expression in the hippocampus. The time in the laboratory equipped me with a variety of skills, such as pipetting and Western Blotting. At the end of the research, I produced both a detailed poster board and an engaging slideshow to communicate my results.
In addition, to the research accomplishments, the program included numerous professional development sessions and seminars, offering access to important individuals within the research and medical community. Notably, the group participated in the NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair, providing invaluable exposure to potential career paths.