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Varshan Muhinthan

Northville,MI

Summary

Ambitious high school student with prior physics research experience and a deep-seated passion for medicine looking to pursue research opportunities relating to biomedical technology. Highly adaptable and resourceful student eager to contribute to the betterment of the field of medical optics through the application of modern technology.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Northville High School Science Bowl
Northville, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
  • Helped to revive club after several-year-long period of inactivity
  • Created first official Science Bowl syllabus after inactivity
  • Simulate competitions and host lectures for varsity and junior varsity team participants
  • Select and register teams for competitions at every level up to State competition
  • Led team at State competitions as Vice President twice and at 5+ Invitational competitions

Team Captain

Northville High School Science Olympiad
Northville, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
  • Replaced test-based curriculum with didactics, resulting in complete top 15th placement for all events in State competition and a 5th to 3rd improvement in team placement
  • Design presentations, flyers, syllabi, and tests for event participants across several events
  • Analyze progress in student placement in Invitational competitions

Founder and Executive

Sri Lanka Vision Project
07.2024 - Current
  • Raised $10k+ for cataract surgeries and funding for eyeglasses in Sri Lanka
  • Donated eyeglasses to children and observed nonprofit eye healthcare on-site in Sri Lanka
  • Researched and brainstormed possible links between pathogens in water and the increased prevalence of cataracts in younger Sri Lankan village residents
  • Aided Sri Lankan ophthalmologists in outreach and research to increase general eye health
  • Collaborated with Sigaram Foundation, to expand fundraising and humanitarian aid

Clinical and Surgical Observer

Castleman Eye Center
Southgate, Michigan
01.2024 - Current
  • Observed several LASIK surgeries performed by head ophthalmologist and owner of Castleman Eye Clinic
  • Observed several cataract surgeries through surgical microscope performed by head ophthalmologist
  • Hands-on microsurgery practice separating layers of 2mm sponge

Nurse Intern

Trinity Health Hospital
Livonia, Michigan
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist with the setup and maintenance of equipment
  • Ensure that patients feel supported and motivated throughout their nursing sessions
  • Fill daily hospital supplies, provide water for patients, and aid in taking vitals

Project Lead

VTSeva
Detroit, Michigan
01.2022 - Current
  • Assist in providing food, drinks, and company for Senior Citizens in nursing homes
  • Participate in road clean-ups in Farmington Hills area
  • Pack food and cleaning materials for people experiencing homelessness and poverty
  • Lead fundraising activities, including bake sales, car washes, and walkathons
  • Educate others on how to contribute to the betterment of people experiencing homelessness
  • Coordinate flow of supplies and design flyers for fundraisers

Nuclear Physics Researcher

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed physics research in gamma ray spectroscopy with germanium and sodium iodide detectors
  • Participated in residential research for two weeks, presented results and ideas at Michigan State University
  • Combined art and physics through the NucleArt project, brainstorming physics-related solutions to modern textile problems

Summer Camp Aide

Kids On Campus Schoolcraft College
Livonia, Michigan
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Aided summer camp teachers in fields of biology, chemistry, web/game design, and mathematics
  • Supervised middle school summer camp students
  • Encouraged inclusion amongst students and ensured understanding of concepts

Education

Northville High School
Northville
05-2026

Skills

  • Team engagement
  • Strategic planning
  • Adaptability
  • Time management abilities
  • Research methods
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Gold and Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2023 – 2024
  • State, Regional, and Local Science Olympiad Champion, 2021 - 2024
  • NFMC Superior and Excellent Piano Awards, 2016 - 2024
  • MMTA 2nd - 11th level Certificates, 2016 - 2024
  • Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, 2023
  • District-Level Miruthangam 3rd Level Certificate, 2023
  • 1st and 2nd Degree Black Belt Certificate, Karate, 2022

Certification

  • CPR Certification from American Heart Association, 2024

Timeline

President

Northville High School Science Bowl
05.2025 - Current

Team Captain

Northville High School Science Olympiad
05.2025 - Current

Founder and Executive

Sri Lanka Vision Project
07.2024 - Current

Nuclear Physics Researcher

Central Michigan University
07.2024 - 08.2024

Summer Camp Aide

Kids On Campus Schoolcraft College
06.2024 - 08.2024

Clinical and Surgical Observer

Castleman Eye Center
01.2024 - Current

Nurse Intern

Trinity Health Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Project Lead

VTSeva
01.2022 - Current

Northville High School

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