SWETHA KALAPATAPU
Summary
Passionate and personable Allied Health Sciences undergraduate at the University of Connecticut, seeking an opportunity in vision care to contribute to patient well-being while gaining hands-on experience in the healthcare field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vision Exam Lead
Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
03.2024 - Current
Led the eye care division, coordinating services for underserved communities and performing pretesting procedures including visual acuity, autorefraction, and tonometry
Undergraduate Research Student
UCONN Health Center
09.2023 - Current
Worked on research intervention regarding dental health and nutrition lessons for toddlers and helped analyze qualitative data
Health Leader
UCONN Health Center
09.2023 - 01.2025
Conducted screenings for social health determinants, offering resources to individuals with positive screenings
MCHC RISE UP Scholar
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2024 - 08.2024
Participated in a CDC-funded internship program, completing a rural health project in South Dakota to address disparities in healthcare access, culminating in a presentation at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta
Student Research Assistant
Harvard and Boston's Children Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
Analyzed fMRI scans to identify gray matter differences in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University Of Connecticut
05.2025
High School -
Horace Greeley High School
06.2021
Skills
- Vision Pretesting
- Microsoft Office
- YBSS, SAS, R Programs
- Microsoft Excel
- EPIC (Electronic Health Records/EHR System)
Certifications & Awards
Lewis Scholar Certificate: Chosen as a Lewis Scholar for Summer 2024 to present my findings from a 10-week internship at the CDC headquarters and attend seminars to promote public health initiatives and professional development.
Medallion Scholar Award: Award for outstanding work in community outreach and within the College of Public Health and Social Justice.
CPR Certification: Red Cross CPR certification for both adults and children.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
MCHC RISE UP Scholar
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2024 - 08.2024
Vision Exam Lead
Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
03.2024 - Current
Health Leader
UCONN Health Center
09.2023 - 01.2025
Undergraduate Research Student
UCONN Health Center
09.2023 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Harvard and Boston's Children Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
High School -
Horace Greeley High School
Bachelor of Science -
University Of Connecticut
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