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Work History
Education
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Extracurricular Interests and Activities
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Leadership Initiative
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Ripa Islam

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Multilingual pre-medical student with phlebotomy training and clinical volunteer experience. Demonstrated leadership in health education and a strong commitment to patient care. Seeking a medical internship to apply clinical skills and work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Assistant

Comfort Medical Care
Ozone Park, NY
06.2022 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in routine patient intake: measured height and weight, performed vision screenings using letter analysis
  • Gained exposure to primary care procedures and patient interactions in a clinical setting
  • Supported front-desk team and observed provider-patient communication
  • Performed phlebotomy procedures including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Performed venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of all ages to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.

Phlebotomy Trainee

TIA School of Allied Health and Medicine
Garden City, NY
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Completed hands-on training in venipuncture, specimen labeling, and infection control
  • Learned clinical best practices, safety protocols, and blood draw techniques

Founder & Content Creator

Pathomedicine
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Instagram-based Non-Profit
  • Educated a youth audience on medical careers, healthcare systems, and medical terminology
  • Designed infographics and posts to increase awareness of healthcare professions
  • Grew engagement organically through community-focused health content
  • Instagram-based Non-Profit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med Track)

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05.2028

Phlebotomy Certification Course -

TIA School of Allied Health
Garden City, NY
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Art
Ozone Park, NY
06-2024

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Vision Screening
  • Patient Intake
  • Basic Excel
  • Google Suite
  • Social Media for Education
  • phlebotomy techniques
  • patient care
  • medical terminology
  • venipuncture procedures
  • effective communication
  • team collaboration
  • patient education
  • Task prioritization
  • Fast learner
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data confidentiality
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Client interaction
  • Positive and professional
  • Basic mathematics
  • Data entry
  • Time management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Email correspondence
  • Calm demeanor
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Record keeping
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Spreadsheet software
  • File management

Extracurricular Interests and Activities

Public health, Patient advocacy, Healthcare education, Diagnostic medicine, Open to part-time internships, clinical shadowing, and assistant roles in NYC/Long Island area

Skills Certifications

Phlebotomy (trained), Vision Screening, Patient Intake, Basic Excel, Google Suite, Social Media for Education, Phlebotomy (TIA School of Allied Health), Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali

Leadership Initiative

  • Co-Founder & Content Creator, Pathomedicine (Instagram-based Non-Profit), 2021, 2023, Educated a youth audience on medical careers, healthcare systems, and medical terminology, Designed infographics and posts to increase awareness of healthcare professions, Grew engagement organically through community-focused health content
  • Writing Tutor (Upcoming Role), Hofstra University Writing Center, 09/25, Selected as a peer writing tutor to assist students with academic writing, grammar, and essay development, Emphasizes strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable in clinical settings

Accomplishments

  • Currently retains Provost Scholarship at Hofstra University
  • Graduated High School with Honors and Advanced Regent Diploma

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Phlebotomy Trainee

TIA School of Allied Health and Medicine
05.2025 - 06.2025

Volunteer Assistant

Comfort Medical Care
06.2022 - 07.2025

Founder & Content Creator

Pathomedicine
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med Track)

Hofstra University

Phlebotomy Certification Course -

TIA School of Allied Health

High School Diploma -

Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Art

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