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Ritika Parvatikar

Erie,PA

Summary

First-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine with a strong interest in neurology and a background in patient care and molecular biology. Passionate about understanding neurological diseases and excited to develop new lab and research skills to support future work in neuroscience and clinical medicine.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student National Medical Association Treasurer

LECOM SNMA
Erie, PA
01.2025 - Current
  • Serve as Treasurer for the LECOM chapter of SNMA, an organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians.
  • Manage the chapter’s financial operations, including budgeting, expense tracking, and fund allocation to support mentorship events, outreach programs, and academic initiatives

Sac Street Medicine Volunteer

Sacramento Street Medicine
Sacramento, CA
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provided compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing homelessness through mobile street rounds and pop-up clinics across the Sacramento area
  • Worked directly with physicians, medical students, and social workers to deliver preventative care, health education, and referrals to long-term services

Pacific Fertility Clinic Medical Receptionist

Steven Bosch
San Francisco, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supported the clinical team by preparing daily schedules, and managing communication between departments
  • Served as a key point of contact for patients navigating fertility care, offering compassionate, discreet support throughout emotionally sensitive visits

Hwang Laboratory Undergraduate Researcher

Dr. Chang-il Hwang
Davis, CA
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Conducted research focused on the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms driving pancreatic cancer progression.
  • Utilized CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and DNA methylation analysis to investigate tumor suppressor gene silencing.
  • Developed technical laboratory skills in PCR, RNA/DNA extraction, and gel electrophoresis to support experimental workflows

River Pediatric Clinic

River Pediatric Clinic at UC Davis
Davis, CA
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Played a central role in planning and executing community fundraisers to support a mobile pediatric clinic serving underinsured and underserved children in the Sacramento region.
  • Provided direct support to pediatric patients and their families by promoting preventative healthcare through nutrition, exercise, and wellness education

Education

D.O. -

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Direct patient interaction and care delivery
  • Community health outreach and engagement
  • Collaborative teamwork in clinical and research settings
  • Leadership in student organizations and project coordination
  • Molecular techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis

Accomplishments

  • Department Citation in Human Biology, UC Davis — 2023
    Awarded to graduating students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher for academic excellence in the major

Timeline

Student National Medical Association Treasurer

LECOM SNMA
01.2025 - Current

Pacific Fertility Clinic Medical Receptionist

Steven Bosch
10.2023 - 05.2024

Sac Street Medicine Volunteer

Sacramento Street Medicine
07.2022 - 06.2024

Hwang Laboratory Undergraduate Researcher

Dr. Chang-il Hwang
01.2021 - 06.2023

River Pediatric Clinic

River Pediatric Clinic at UC Davis
06.2020 - 06.2023

D.O. -

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, Davis

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