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Ylonna Kamau-Algee

Summary

Howard University alumna with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. Currently pursuing a career in medicine with a deep commitment to access to care in underserved communities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Grade Potential Tutoring
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement.
  • Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, adapting teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Collaborated with parents to create comprehensive support strategies for students.

Patient-Centered Stroke Outcomes Study

MedStar
01.2023 - Current
  • Working with Dr. Mary Denny to research and Gather descriptive data on long-term patient-centered outcomes of stroke survivors in the MedStar Health System to better understand race/ethnic stroke disparities
  • Evaluate and understand how social determinants of health impact stroke outcomes and mortality.

Ophthalmology Technician

Huang M.D.
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported the doctor in preparing the patients for the eye exam
  • Performing diagnostic testing and imaging
  • Educating patients on eye conditions, proper care techniques, and treatment options
  • Assist with Electronic Medical Record documentation to keep track of tests,treatment plans, and appointments

Student Researcher

Howard University
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Robinson's research Lab is grounded in microbial ecology
  • Understanding microbial diversity in soil-based systems Streaking and growing bacteria
  • Using biostatistics to determine the rate of oxidation of bacteria of interest
  • Running gel electrophoresis

Research Assistant

Howard University
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisting Doctor Steven Cummings in investigating carboranes for their steric and electronic influence on ligands.
  • Collaboration with peers and learning new laboratory techniques

Medical Scribe

Augmedix
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Trained in health information management and the use of health information technology.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Howard University
05.2023

Skills

  • Medical Scribe Certification
  • College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List 2020-2023

Abstracts and Presentations

  • STroke Transitions of Care and Post Stroke Care

(UT Health Houston ) | October 2023

  • STroke Research Initiative to adVance Equity (STRIVE):Addressing the Impact of Social Determinants of Health and Experiences of Discrimination on Health-Related Quality of Life in Stroke Survivors and their Caregivers: a Protocol for a Longitudinal Cohort Study


  • Isabel Snee, Ylonna Algee, Emma Merrill, M. Carter Denny. Research Initiative to adVance Equity (STRIVE), UTHealth Neurosciences .Stroke Transitions of Care. October 2023

Shadowing experiences

Dr.Wayne Fredrick (Howard University)-2019

  • Had the opportunity to watch him perform a reconstructive surgery and gained Insight into the inner workings of a hospital

Dr.Mary Denny-  Summer 2023

  • Stroke neurology. This provided me with a unique perspective on both inpatient and outpatient care.

Dr.Romano Abuaba-2025

  • He is an internist, I shadowed him as he went to multiple care facilities throughout the denver metro area.

Dr. Joel Peacock- 2025

  • At Destiny internal medicine, Dr.Peacock specializes in geriatric medicine.

Timeline

Tutor

Grade Potential Tutoring
02.2024 - Current

Ophthalmology Technician

Huang M.D.
08.2023 - 12.2023

Patient-Centered Stroke Outcomes Study

MedStar
01.2023 - Current

Student Researcher

Howard University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Research Assistant

Howard University
01.2022 - 07.2022

Medical Scribe

Augmedix
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Howard University

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