Odera Nwankwo
Owings Mills
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate, and motivated professional with a strong academic foundation in mathematics and sciences, and a passion for teaching. Experienced in breaking down complex concepts into clear, simple explanations tailored to each person. Strong communicator with experience in mentoring and tutoring. Committed to fostering student growth and confidence in a positive learning environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Student, Clinical Rotations
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Completed clinical rotations in internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, family medicine, neuropsychiatry, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and cardiology.
- Under direct observation of attending physicians, conducted daily rounds to review different cases.
- Collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams to provide quality care.
Peer Learning Group Facilitator
School of Medicine, SGU
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated and tutored students during weekly small group review sessions.
- Held one-on-one tutoring sessions to solidify lecture concepts.
Medical Intern
Lakeshore Cancer Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Collected blood samples for lab testing.
- Recorded and reported test results to physicians, nurses, and patients.
- Organized and implemented outreach programs for cancer screening awareness in local communities.
- Developed community health support programs.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Routine lab testing blood, urine, and bone marrow samples.
- Recorded, analyzed, and delivered test results to physicians and nurses.
- Performed quality control testing for lab equipment and testing processes.
Clinical Laboratory Intern
UVM Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Performed specimen testing in body fluids to identify levels of chemical compounds.
- Recorded and reported lab results to Clinical supervisors.
- Worked with ADVIVA CENTAUR CP Immunoassay system.
Undergraduate Biochemistry Teaching Assistant
UVM
2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated and tutored students during review sessions and office hours.
- Assisted in grading worksheets, tests, and exams.
Resident Advisor
UVM Department of Residential Life
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped residents with solving their problems as well as connecting them to appropriate counseling services.
- Planned community programs that promoted diversity, social justice, mental health, and academic priorities.
- Mediated conflicts between residents.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - M.D
St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine
St. George, Grenada01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science, minor in Chemistry
University of Vermont (UVM)
Burlington, VT01.2020
Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Critical thinking
Patient assessment and evaluation
Time management skills
Adaptability
Empathy
Affiliations
- 2020 - present The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- 2023-present Catholic Medical Association
- 2023-present Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas
Certification
- 2024-Present Basic Life Support certification
- 2024- Present Medical Laboratory Science Certification
- 2024 Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Refresher
- 2022- Present Point of Care Ultrasound
Languages
English, Ibo, French
Honors & Awards
Iota Epsilon Alpha Int'l Medical Honor Society, Dean's List, Humanitarian Scholarship, International Peace Bursary Medicine Scholarship
Publications
- Nwankwo O, Alimi I O, Archibald A, et al. Increasing the Awareness of Stroke Among Canadian Women. Cureus Medical Journal. March 2022; 14(3):e23159. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 35433145.
- Osmanoglu SB, Rice A, Nwankwo O, Figueroa KM, Tiesenga F. Delayed Presentation of Richter’s Hernia: Diagnostic Challenges and Management. Cureus Medical Journal. December 2024. Publication Status: Submitted.
Timeline
Medical Student, Clinical Rotations
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
01.2024 - 01.2026
Medical Intern
Lakeshore Cancer Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
Peer Learning Group Facilitator
School of Medicine, SGU
01.2022 - 01.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical Laboratory Intern
UVM Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
Resident Advisor
UVM Department of Residential Life
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science, minor in Chemistry
University of Vermont (UVM)
Undergraduate Biochemistry Teaching Assistant
UVM
2018 - 01.2019
Doctor of Medicine - M.D
St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine