Sabrina Montgomery

Passionate and dedicated Doctor of Medicine candidate with a robust foundation in Sociology, Global Health, and African American Studies. Demonstrates excellence in clinical environments, patient interviews, and research endeavors. Committed to championing healthcare equity and empowering marginalized communities. Effective communicator and collaborative team member, adept at cultivating positive connections with colleagues and patients.

Race/Ethnicity, Poverty, and Postpartum Depression, 2015, 2016, UCLA Research Rookies, Academic Advancement Program UCLA,

Research Mentors: Chris Dunkel Schetter, Ph.D., Kharah M. Ross, Ph.D., 

Poster Presentation:

• Race/Ethnicity, Poverty, and Postpartum Depression, 2016, UCLA Undergraduate Research Poster Week Conference, Los Angeles, CA
• Poster published on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/25615847/Race_ethnicity_poverty_and_postpartum_depression

Research Journal Club Presentations:

• Water Births: A systematic review and meta analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes, Journal Club Presentation 03/14/24,
• Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer, Journal Club Presentation 11/09/23

• Dotun Ogunyemi MD Foundation (DOF) Inc., Mentor, 2023, Present, Provided mentorship and academic support to pre-medical students from underserved communities, helping them navigate educational challenges and pursue higher education opportunities
• Project Santa Clause, December 2023, Project Santa Clause provides gifts and family community building for the MLK pediatric patients

Address by the Surgeon General of California, 12/05/23

• Facilitated distinguished speaker series at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine
  Hosted California Surgeon General, Dr. Diana Ramos, as keynote speaker
• Coordinated logistics, managed event promotion, and ensured smooth execution
• Fostering collaboration among faculty and students, positively impacting the academic and professional atmosphere
  

OB/GYN Interest Group, 2023

• Founding Co-President of the OB/GYN Interest Group at CDU College of Medicine
• Presented at monthly journal club events and coordinated community outreach in SPA 6
  

UCLA Residential Life, 2016-2018

• Resident Assistant, fostering a safe and conducive environment for 60+ residents
• Provided academic assistance, counseling, and on-call support for campus housing community
  

Student Heightening Academic Performance through Education Project, 2015-2016

• Peer Advising team member, facilitating tutoring, skill-building, and SAT prep for underserved high school students
  

Afrikan Women's Collective, 2016-2018

• Chair, organized events fostering community and leadership development for Black women at UCLA
  

Center for Community College Partnerships, 2015-2017

• Office Assistant, coordinated summer programs and provided mentorship to increase minority student matriculation
  

Center for Community College Partnerships, EAOP Peer Mentor

• Prepared educational materials and coordinated mentorship for underserved high school students

Academic Support Program, 2015

• Intern, received leadership training and contributed to community growth within the Afrikan community at UCLA
  

• CBC Spouses Education Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus (2023)
• Rebecca Lee Crumpler Scholarship, Association of Black Women Physicians (2023)
• Jackson Scholarship, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (2023)
• Wilson Scholarship Recipient, UCLA Academic Advancement Program (2015-2018)
• Most Outstanding Poster Award, UCLA Undergraduate Research Week (2016)
• McDowell Research Scholarship Fund, UCLA Academic Advancement Program (2016)

• UCLA Extension, Pre-med Certificate Program (2018-2022)
• American Heart Association CPR Certification (Expires: July 2025)
• CareConnect EPIC EMR systems (UCLA Health)
• Charm EHR systems
• Mandated Reporter training
• Student Initiated Outreach training

• Upcoming Medical Racism Documentary Feature, PBS/ Firelight studios, 2025,
• Featured in Charles R. Drew University Annual Report Magazine Student Profile, October 2023
• Interview on CBS News, July 10th 2023 https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/charles-r-drew-university-welcomes-inaugural-cohort-of-medical-students/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
• Featured in Los Angeles Times, April 30th 2014 https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-college-choice-20140501-story.html