Rida Shaikh
Gainesville
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Scribe
Pediatric Specialist of Virginia
Fairfax
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted a dedicated office of 14 physicians and physician assistants in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by swiftly and accurately transcribing patient histories, physical exams, imaging results, and assessments in EPIC software.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical plans, relaying information to patients, and their families.
- Assisted providers during clinic-performed procedures including casting and injections.
- Gained a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the healthcare environment, and the roles of providers, staff, and administration.
Assistant Travel Volleyball Coach
American Volleyball Club
Manassas
11.2025 - Current
- Planned and led practices (3x weekly) for a competitive 12U girls travel team, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Provided individualized feedback to athletes to improve fundamentals such as serving, passing, hitting, and court positioning.
- Supported tournament-day coaching by helping with lineups, rotations, and in-game adjustments.
- Fostered a positive, encouraging environment, communicating regularly with head coach and parents regarding player progress, expectations, and team goals.
International Medical Outreach Intern
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Blacksburg
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported the planning and logistical coordination of week-long international medical outreach trips, including inventory management and packing of medications and medical supplies for VCOM medical students.
- Conducted independent research and delivered a formal presentation on “Exploring Global Health Engagement Across U.S. Medical Schools: A Comparative Analysis of International Medical Outreach Opportunities”.
At-Large Senator
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Student Senate
Blacksburg
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Elected as At-Large Senator for the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Student Senate, the only unicameral student government in the country, as a representative for over 30,000+ students.
- Advocate for undergraduate students and vote on essential policies that improve the experience of undergraduate students
Chemistry/Biology Tutor
Virginia Tech Student Success Center
Blacksburg
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Meet with students individually or in small groups to assess and support their current learning needs in General Chemistry and Biological Sciences.
- Discuss course concepts, and share effective learning, studying, and test-taking strategies specific to their course.
- Emphasize skill transfer, thinking/learning strategies, and adaptable problem-solving.
- Completed all required online/ in person trainings, attend bi-weekly staff meetings for continued professional development
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
Blacksburg
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Craige Lab under Dr. Siobhan Craige for the Virginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise.
- Investigated the role of nitric oxide (NO) in skeletal muscle tissue following energetic stress.
- Gained hands-on experience with RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, and gene expression analysis.
- Collaborated with a research team, contributed to a review paper, and delivered formal presentations on findings.
- Participated in weekly journal clubs to analyze current literature and discuss emerging topics in muscle physiology.
- Committed 10–12 hours per week to lab work, data analysis, and literature review.
Summer Neuropathology Intern
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Library Preparation for Oxford Nanopore sequencing.
- Assisting in Oxford Nanopore sequencing with brain tumor samples using both GridION and PromethION 2solo platforms.
- Observing and understanding Illumina hybridization library preparation workflows for Whole Exome and Panel sequencing
- Understanding of the diagnostic workflow for Tumor Methylation analysis
Director of Well-Being
Virginia Tech Residence Hall Federation
Blacksburg
08.2022 - 05.2023
- District Council Officer of 2,100+ on-campus residential students
- Research and institute ways to promote well-being in the District 4 community.
- Serve as a representative on the Well-Being Committee
- Plan educational and social programs for residents
- Communicate with District Council Officers at Residence Hall Federation meetings.
Sports Medicine Student Aide
Virginia Tech Athletics
Blacksburg
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Observe treatment and care of athletic injuries by the Certified Athletic Trainer and Team Physician.
- Assist in the keeping injury records (accident reports, treatment logs, physician referrals, etc.)
- Get sports medicine equipment ready for practices and assist in clean-up following athletic events
- Work with the rehabilitation of injured athletes under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Kids Academy Instructor
Lifetime Fitness
Gainesville
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Lead interactive classes including gymnastics, art, sports, and learning sessions
- Planned, organized, and supervised core activities for 3-11 yr olds
- Supervise drop-off, pick-up, and check-in of children, following company standards
- Responsible for the general safety and welfare of groups of children
- Facilitate group and team-building activities
- Assisted with hosting Birthday Parties and other paid programs or events.
- Customer relationship management with parents and fellow staff leaders
- Gained First Aid, Medical Rescue, and CPR/AED training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods, And Exercise
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Patriot High School
Nokesville, VA06-2022
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
- Research and Data Analytics
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross - Issued Apr 2022
- Kids On-Demand Learning Certification - LifeTime Inc. - Issued Aug 2021
Community Service
Patient Services Volunteer, UVA Health
- Provided compassionate support to patients, families, and visitors by assisting with wayfinding, escorting to appointments, delivering supplies, and contributing to a welcoming hospital environment.
Food Distribution Volunteer, Haymarket Food Pantry
- Assisted with organizing, stocking, and distributing food to families in need, while supporting inventory management and ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for pantry visitors.
English Language Instructor (Virtual), Educational Outreach – India
- Taught English via Zoom to Hindi-speaking students, enhancing conversational skills and vocabulary while building communication confidence.
Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line
- Provided emotional support and active listening to individuals in crisis through text-based conversations, using empathy, clear communication, and problem-solving skills to help de-escalate situations, assess safety, and connect individuals with appropriate coping strategies and resources.
Relevant Coursework
- Biology • General Inorganic Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Biochemistry • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biological Statistics • Calculus • Public Speaking • Advanced Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology • Physics • Health Counseling • Exercise and Health • Public Health • Disability Studies • Functional Anatomy • Methods of Human Health Assessment • Exercise Physiology • Medical Terminology • Capstone Research Seminar • Drug Education • Metabolic Nutrition: Micronutrients • Metabolic Nutrition: Macronutrients
Accomplishments
Virginia Tech Dean's List
- Recognized for earning a GPA of over 3.4 in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during the semester: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Timeline
Medical Scribe
Pediatric Specialist of Virginia
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Travel Volleyball Coach
American Volleyball Club
11.2025 - Current
International Medical Outreach Intern
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
08.2024 - 05.2025
At-Large Senator
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Student Senate
03.2024 - 05.2025
Chemistry/Biology Tutor
Virginia Tech Student Success Center
08.2023 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Neuropathology Intern
Heidelberg University
05.2023 - 07.2023
Director of Well-Being
Virginia Tech Residence Hall Federation
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sports Medicine Student Aide
Virginia Tech Athletics
08.2022 - 12.2022
Kids Academy Instructor
Lifetime Fitness
07.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods, And Exercise
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Patriot High School