Temitope Sarah Okotcha

22-year-old pre-dental graduate of the University of Maryland with a BS in Neuroscience. Skilled team player with a strong background in the medical/pharmaceutical environment as well as a strong musical background in piano accompaniment, concert piano, and concert chorus. Medical Assistant and Certified Patient Counselor with a large amount of exposure to diverse patient populations. Empathetic and patient-service-focused Medical Assistant with experience in delivering medical care to patients in clinics and doctors' offices. Accountable for supportive and restorative care under clinical supervision. Efficiency-oriented professional with expertise in clinical and clerical functions.

• OMSE Academic Excellence Award [ Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education] - 2021-2024
• Edward and Della Ball Endowed Scholarship - 2022, 2023
• Dr. John W. Reed Health Professions Student Support Scholarship - 2022, 2023

• OMSE Academic Excellence Award, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education, 2021-2024
• Edward and Della Ball Endowed Scholarship, 2022, 2023
• Dr. John W. Reed Health Professions Student Support Scholarship, 2022, 2023

• Volunteer, Feed the Future, 08/01/19, 05/01/24, Helped administer groceries to families in need during COVID through the open pantry events at the churches
• Fundraising Committee Member, Charles Drew Pre-Health Society, 08/01/21, 05/01/24, 1-2 hours dedicated each week, Hundreds of dollars raised through planning karaoke events such as Karaoke Night, Bake sales, movie nights
• Member, African Student Association, 08/01/20, 05/01/24, 1 hour per week, Meet with other African students on campus to discuss what it's like to be an African student on campus, engage in fun activities, and discuss issues that African Students have to deal with on a daily basis
• Member, University Treble Choir, 08/01/21, 05/01/24, 3-8 hours per week dedicated to singing as a part of the University, 4 concerts per academic school year, Participate in the Maryland Day Festival
• President, Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), 08/01/23, 05/01/24, 1 hour dedicated each week to SHAC meetings, 1 hour dedicated to working in the University Health Center, handing out COVID test kits to faculty and students, and directing students to areas within the UHC, 1 hour per week dedicated to Executive Board meetings to plan out the following week, 1 hour per week dedicated to organizing SHAC meetings, collaborations, and correspondence, Organize collaborations with the University Health Center, and other organizations on campus to improve student health, 1 hour per week dedicated to directing students at the University Health Center