RICHMOND N. AKATUE

Dedicated pre-medical graduate with a focus on health sciences and biological research. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through effective communication and support.

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Waco, TX, 03/01/23 - Present

As of Spring 2023, I became a brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated in order to further exemplify the values of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service to the Baylor community and the world.

• Baylor Medical Service Organization (MSO), Waco, TX, 01/01/21 - 05/01/24

MSO mentor with a goal of helping new members get involved in the medical service organization during their undergraduate career at Baylor; MSO Media Committee member with a goal to inform the Baylor community and further improve new member outreach; Worked with two volunteer cells: Habitat For Humanity and Senior Care; Habitat For Humanity: able to use Saturday mornings to aid in the construction of homes in underdeveloped areas of Waco; Senior Care: spends Sunday afternoons with the senior citizens of the Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; The team plays board games and participates in other activities to help entertain the patients.

• Baylor Men's Club Soccer, Waco, TX, 08/01/20 - 05/01/24

Leader on the Baylor University Men's Club Soccer team, where I played forward and right wing; a starter with a goal of winning a conference and national championship for my team and the university. During the Fall 2023 season, the team worked hard and finished second in our group of the 2023 NIRSA Region IV Tournament in Lubbock, Texas after going unbeaten and winning the Premier Conference for the first time in school history above schools like the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, etc. In the Spring of 2023 & 2024, the Bears traveled to Round Rock, TX where we took home two consecutive TCSL Spring Regional Championship titles after defeating Oklahoma University. As of Fall 2022, I became the Social Chair with a mission of using social media and the self-developed website to help spread word about games, tryout dates, and maintain communication with other schools for match scheduling.

• Bear Tracks, Waco, TX, 05/01/22 - 12/01/22

Helping Baylor students follow in the footsteps of healthcare workers by providing shadowing opportunities. (Affiliated with the Baylor Pre-health Department) As a part of the scheduling committee, I meet with students to match them with a healthcare provider and make phone calls to the offices.

• Filipino Student Association, Waco, TX, 08/01/20 - 05/01/24

Active member of the Filipino Student Association with hopes of learning and understanding more about Filipino language, culture, and tradition. In addition, I participate in cultural dances and compete in intramural activities with this organization. As of Fall 2022, I became a head or a 'Kuya' for my family to welcome incoming freshman and new students to FSA.

• Korean Student Association, Waco, TX, 08/01/21 - 05/01/24

Active member of the Korean Student Association in hopes of learning and understanding more about Korean language, culture, and tradition. Joining such an organization helped to improve my skills in reading and speaking Korean as well.

• Vietnamese Student Association, Waco, TX, 01/01/21 - 05/01/24

Active member of the Vietnamese Student Association with hopes of learning and understanding more about Vietnamese language, culture, and tradition. Frequent participation in intramural athletics with this organization.

• Volunteer Staff, Waco Family Medicine, Waco, TX, 01/01/21 - 12/01/22

Volunteer at Waco Family Medicine, through Baylor University, with a goal of assisting in the facilitation of clinic procedures by helping organize documents and cleaning patient rooms.

• Covid Testing Volunteer, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, 07/01/20 - 08/01/20

Assisted in drive thru COVID-19 testing at Meharry Medical College during the height of pandemic cases. I distributed pre-testing required forms for patients to fill, was a liaison with patients who had come to be tested; ensuring their forms were correctly completed and minimizing their fears of being tested, disinfected pens and folders, ensured patients were directed to their designated testing tent whilst remaining in their cars and socially distant, and aided in translating information to Spanish speaking individuals getting tested in order to ensure their full understanding of the procedures.

• Dean's Academic Honor List Spring 2024 Semester, Waco, TX, 01/01/24 - 05/01/24

In recognition of outstanding achievement of at least a 3.7 GPA while enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours, I have been placed on the Dean's Academic Honor List for the Spring 2024 semester.

• Dean's Academic Honor List Fall 2023 Semester, Waco, TX, 08/01/23 - 12/01/23

In recognition of outstanding achievement of at least a 3.7 GPA while enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours, I have been placed on the Dean's Academic Honor List for the Fall 2023 semester.

• International Exchange, Gold Coast, Australia, 07/01/19 - 08/01/19

Awarded a study abroad program to The Southport School in Gold Coast, Australia for 4 weeks in the summer of 2019. I was able to learn about Australian culture and experiences, while building long-lasting relationships with the natives. Warner Exchange Grant provided by the Montgomery Bell Academy and the Warner family.

• Community service
• Cultural immersion
• Competitive soccer
• Astronomy/cosmology