Raakin Shah

Middle School Tennis Coach

• Location: North Oldham Middle School
• Duration: 2017-2024
• Hours: 500+ hours

As a volunteer coach at my local middle school for 7 years, I dedicated over 500 hours to mentoring and training young athletes in various sports. My role involved developing weekly practice schedules, organizing team-building activities, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. I emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development, helping students enhance their skills while instilling values that extend beyond the playing field.

Medical Scribe

• Location: Family Community Clinic
• Duration: 2023-2024
• Hours: 150 hours

During my 150 hours as a volunteer medical scribe at a free health clinic, I played a critical role in enhancing patient care by accurately documenting patient encounters in real-time. I facilitated efficient workflow by organizing medical data, including history, examination findings, and treatments, into electronic health records. My duties also involved assisting physicians with the management of medical documentation to ensure seamless patient visits and continuity of care.

Volunteer Tennis Coach

• Location: Buddy Up Louisville
• Duration: 2016-2022
• Hours: 6 years

Over the course of six years, I dedicated myself as a volunteer tennis coach with Buddy Up Louisville, where I specialized in teaching tennis to children with Down syndrome. My responsibilities included designing adaptive training sessions tailored to the unique needs of each participant, fostering a supportive and motivational atmosphere, and encouraging physical activity and social interaction through sport. This role demanded a high degree of patience, creativity, and empathy, as I worked closely with children to enhance their motor skills, confidence, and enjoyment of tennis.

Community Volunteer

• Location: Muslim Americans for Compassion
• Duration: 2016-2024
• Hours: 8 years

As a volunteer with Muslim Americans for Compassion for eight years, I participated in various inter-faith volunteering initiatives, primarily focusing on gift wrapping during community outreach events. My contributions involved meticulously wrapping gifts for distribution at various celebrations and holidays, which fostered goodwill and joy among diverse community members. This role required careful attention to detail, a creative touch, and the ability to work collaboratively with volunteers from different faith backgrounds.

Clinical Shadowing Experience

• Location: Norton Women's and Children's
• Specialties: Anaesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Pulmonary Surgery, OB/GYN Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
• Duration: 150 hours

Over the course of 150 hours, I gained comprehensive exposure to multiple surgical specialties, including Orthopedic, General, Pulmonary, OB/GYN, and Bariatric Surgery, as well as Anaesthesiology. This experience provided me with a unique perspective on the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of modern surgical care. I observed a variety of procedures, learning about different surgical techniques and the critical role of anesthesia in patient management. This shadowing opportunity allowed me to witness firsthand the complexities of surgical interventions and the integrated approach required in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.

Research Assistant

• Location: University of Louisville, Ophthalmology Lab
• Duration: Since Fall 2023

As a research assistant in the University of Louisville Medical School's Ophthalmology Lab, I am actively involved in a cutting-edge project studying the effects of a novel eye drop developed in collaboration with Bausch & Lomb. My responsibilities include conducting experimental protocols, data collection, and analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of the eye drop. This position requires precise execution of laboratory techniques, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative teamwork to contribute to potential breakthroughs in eye care treatment solutions.