Quin Blankenship

As a medical student, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, always striving to understand the unique needs of each individual. My passion for learning drives me to continually expand my medical knowledge and refine my clinical skills, while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. I am dedicated to serving our community, volunteering in diverse settings, and advocating for health equity. I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to an internal medicine residency program that values lifelong learning and compassionate care.

Bryant Scholars/Rural Scholars Program | 2022-Current

• Conducting a Community Integration Project in Osage Beach, MO.
• Attending Rural Scholars lectures
• Participation in Summer Community Internship

Internal Medicine Interest Group | 2022-Present

• Attended case discussions and guest lectures
• Built relationships within the IM field to further my medical knowledge

Sports Medicine Interest Group | 2022-Present

• Participated in skills labs including injections and point-of-care ultrasound.
• Attended MSK-related lecture series

MedZou Community Health Clinic | 2022-Present

• Assisted in taking patient histories and performing basic physical exams
• Provided informational resources and guidance on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices to patients

Moving Ahead After-School and Summer Program | 2023-2024

• Assist in organizing and facilitating after-school activities for children and teens
• Provide guidance and support to students, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

• Caputa DA, Blankenship QP, Smith ZD, Huebner MM, Vetter ZA, Parks RW, Armendariz Lobera S, Leddin EM, Taylor CA, Parish CA, Miller BR 3rd. Computational drug discovery of an inhibitor of APOBEC3B as a treatment for epithelial cancers. Journal Biomolecular and Structural Dynamics. 2025 Mar;43(4):1955-1968. doi: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2293269. Epub 2023 Dec 18. PMID: 38109103.
• Garlapaty AR, Parola R, Kluge MC, Blankenship QP, Njai AO, Stannard JT, Bischoff CJ, Cook JL, DeFroda SF, Nuelle CW (2024). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in National Football League Players from 2012 to 2023. A Descriptive Epidemiology Study. Submitted to The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

• Caputa DA, Blankenship QP, Smith ZD, Huebner MM, Vetter ZA, Parks RW, Armendariz Lobera S, Leddin EM, Taylor CA, Parish CA, Miller BR 3rd. Computational drug discovery of an inhibitor of APOBEC3B as a treatment for epithelial cancers. Poster presentation at the 2022 National American Chemistry Society meeting. March 22nd, 2022, in San Diego, California.
• Garlapaty AR, Parola R, Kluge MC, Blankenship QP, Njai AO, Stannard JT, Bischoff CJ, Cook JL, DeFroda SF, Nuelle CW. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in National Football League Players from 2012 to 2023. Podium Presentation at The Orthopaedic Summit Conference. September 20, 2023, in Boston, MA
• Garlapaty AR, Parola R, Kluge MC, Blankenship QP, Njai AO, Stannard JT, Bischoff CJ, Cook JL, DeFroda SF, Nuelle CW (2023) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in National Football League Players from 2012 to 2023. Poster presented at the 2023 Health Sciences Research Day. November 10, 2023, in Columbia, MO

• Lester R. Bryant Scholar, 2022-Present
• Charles B. Lusk Medical Scholarship, 2022-Present
• Horace & Helen Thomas Medical Scholarship, 2022-Present
• Outstanding Research Award, Truman State Chemistry Department, 2022
• Departmental Honors, Truman State Biochemistry Department, 2022

• Pickleball, Traveling (Recent travels including Washington State, Alaska, and Japan), Chiefs football, playing with my dog, and spending time with loved ones