Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Poster Presentations (Accepted Abstracts)
Submitted Manuscripts (Under Review)
Honors & Test Scores
Websites
References
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Rishabh Shetty

Bridgewater,New Jersey

Summary

Recent graduate from University of Pittsburgh with B.S. in Rehabilitation Science. Strong leadership and operational skills demonstrated in fast-paced environments, managing tasks and coordinating diverse teams effectively. Proven problem-solving abilities and organizational skills, maintaining accuracy under pressure. Analytical training combined with practical service-oriented experience, ready to enhance workflows and drive team success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
Remote
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized active listening techniques to assess emotional crisis situations, creating tailored safety plans that effectively mitigated risks.
  • Engaged in collaborative problem-solving with texters, enhancing their coping strategies and empowering them to take actionable steps.
  • Successfully de-escalated crises through compassionate communication, leading to noticeable improvements in texters' emotional states.

Online Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Self-employed
Remote
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed personalized fitness and nutrition plans to support physical and mental well-being across diverse client needs.
  • Led weekly virtual check-ins and maintained ongoing communication to track progress, troubleshoot barriers, and adapt plans.
  • Helped clients overcome challenges such as gym anxiety and emotional eating, fostering long-term healthy behavior change.

Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Biodynamics Laboratory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Investigated relationships between dynamic joint function and factors impacting orthopedic conditions.
  • Developed innovative technologies to assess joint and musculoskeletal tissue function.
  • Segmented bone tissue from CT scans to generate patient-specific three-dimensional virtual models.
  • Tracked bone motion by overlaying virtual models onto motion-captured X-rays.
  • Compiled and organized research data to enable comprehensive analysis.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided day to day patient care services: taking vitals and blood sugars, assisting with hygiene and toileting, changing bedding.
  • Charted intake/output and patient activities.
  • Assisted nurses with clinical tasks.

Association Member

Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Engaged actively in weekly meetings, fostering a collaborative environment for shared insights, and strengthening member connections.
  • Organized and participated in the annual Anatomy Fashion Show, generating substantial funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, enhancing community support.
  • Led volunteer efforts at Family House Pittsburgh, preparing meals that provided comfort and care to families in need, reinforcing our commitment to service.

Association Member

University of Pittsburgh Bodybuilding Club
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Cultivated supportive community through sharing fitness tips and promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • Orchestrated group workouts, resulting in significant improvements in collective fitness levels.
  • Enhanced member engagement by facilitating discussions on fitness-related topics.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry For Engineers 2

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Encouraged student questions and discussions, creating an interactive atmosphere that promoted deeper comprehension of chemistry topics.
  • Provided tailored support during review sessions, enhancing student engagement and resulting in noticeable improvements in exam performance.

Recruitment Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led recruitment initiatives, effectively attracting top-tier candidates and enhancing membership through targeted outreach strategies.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Biology 2

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated student comprehension of Biology 2 concepts through tailored support.
  • Collaborated with Dr. Nathan Brouwer to enhance course materials, resulting in improved clarity and engagement for students.
  • Conducted weekly office hours and recitations, increasing student attendance and contributing to noticeable improvements in academic performance.

Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Next in command chain to store manager.
  • Supervised a team of front store associates, opened and closed the store, counted the registers at night, and had other managerial duties.

Research Assistant

University of Pittsbugh TN2 Laboratory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted investigations on neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and deep brain stimulation, for substance use disorder treatment.
  • Performed surgical attachment of head mounts on rodent models for accurate TMS equipment positioning.
  • Operated within a controlled cleanroom, adhering to stringent gowning procedures and checkpoint protocols.
  • Prepared and administered injectable drugs while managing chemical bonding agents according to strict safety protocols.
  • Maintained precise experimental documentation to uphold reproducibility and regulatory compliance.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Biology 1

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with Dr. Liesje Steenkiste to refine course materials.
  • Held weekly office hours to answer questions about assignments.
  • Held weekly recitations to assist students with review sheet completion.
  • Guided students through complex Biology concepts, enhancing their understanding.

Adult Volunteer

Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad
Bridgewater, New Jersey
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Responded promptly to emergencies during 12-hour shifts on call.
  • Collaborated with EMTs to assess patient needs, ensuring efficient care delivery.
  • Transported patients safely to hospitals for further treatment.
  • Achieved CPR certification to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Shift Supervisor RX

CVS Pharmacy
Bridgewater, NJ
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cross trained into pharmacy department as a Shift Supervisor RX, filled prescriptions, managed pharmacy register, solved insurance billing issues, and had other retail pharmacy technician duties.
  • Earned pharmacy technician license.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science, Chemistry

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School
Bridgewater, NJ
06-2021

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Active listening
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Data analysis
  • Time management
  • Educational assistance
  • EMR and EHR management
  • Inpatient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Specimen collection and handling
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Basic life support certification
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Prescription management
  • Operations oversight

Certification

  • Pharmacy Technician License
  • BLS Provider Certification

Poster Presentations (Accepted Abstracts)

Kuhn, M.Z., LeVasseur, C., Almoukamal, A., Padmanabhan, A., Roberts, E., Shetty, R., Sudar, A., Anderst,
W.J. Cervical Hard Collar Immobilization: Evaluating Dynamic Intervertebral Kinematics. American Society
of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. Poster Presentation. August 14, 2025.

  • Created 3D bone models from CT scans and aligned them to dynamic biplane radiographs to quantify
    vertebral motion across four cervical collars.

Paulus, P., Gale, T., Shetty, R., Elder, J., Yatsenko, Y., McKernan, G., Fiedler, G., Anderst, W. In-Socket
Mechanics Are Associated with Patient-Reported Comfort and Function in Individuals with Transfemoral
Amputations
. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. Poster Presentation.
August 14, 2025.

  • Created subject-specific 3D femur models from CT scans and aligned them to biplane radiographs to
    quantify residual bone motion across different socket configurations during gait.

Paulus, P., Gale, T., Shetty, R., Yatsenko, Y., Elder, J., Mroz, K., Buffat, D., Fiedler, G., Anderst, W. Does
Residual Femur Motion Influence Dynamic Balance in Individuals with Transfemoral Amputations?

Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. Poster Presentation. February 10, 2025.

  • Created subject-specific femur models from CT scans and aligned them to biplane radiographs to quantify
    residual bone motion; investigated its relationship with gait asymmetries and balance deficits.

Submitted Manuscripts (Under Review)

Paulus, P., Gale, T., Shetty, R., Yatsenko, Y., Elder, J., Mroz, K., McKernan, G., Buffat, D., Fiedler, G.,
Anderst, W. Residual Femur Motion During the Stance Phase of Gait is Associated with Dynamic Balance
in Individuals with Transfemoral Amputations
. Submitted to Journal of Biomechanics, March 2025.

  • Created subject-specific femur models from CT scans and aligned them to biplane radiographs to analyze
    how pistoning motion correlates with gait balance metrics in individuals with transfemoral amputations.

Honors & Test Scores

  • Dietrich School Dean's List (8 Semesters)
  • MCAT: 520/528
  • SAT: 1570/1600
  • Biology Subject SAT: 800/800
  • AP Macroeconomics: 4
  • AP Biology: 4
  • AP Calculus AB: 5
  • AP Calculus BC: 4
  • AP Language and Composition: 4

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry For Engineers 2

University of Pittsburgh
01.2025 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Biology 2

University of Pittsburgh
09.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
06.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Biodynamics Laboratory
05.2024 - 07.2025

Recruitment Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity
01.2024 - 01.2025

Online Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Self-employed
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.2023 - 06.2025

Association Member

Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity
01.2023 - 05.2025

Research Assistant

University of Pittsbugh TN2 Laboratory
01.2023 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Biology 1

University of Pittsburgh
01.2023 - 05.2023

Adult Volunteer

Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad
05.2022 - 09.2022

Association Member

University of Pittsburgh Bodybuilding Club
09.2021 - 05.2025

Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 07.2024

Shift Supervisor RX

CVS Pharmacy
04.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science, Chemistry

University of Pittsburgh

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School
Rishabh Shetty
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