Leadership & Service
Resident as Teacher Advisory Panel, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2016
One of two medical students chosen to work together with a faculty panel to develop a resident teaching/mentoring program for first and second year medical students
The panel’s goal is to pair medical students with Indiana University School of Medicine residents in order to serve as a teacher and guide to the medical student in order to further their education and development
Chosen by peers to serve as a student representative for the project
President, Fundraising Campaign: Epidermolysis Bullosa, Evansville, IN, 2007
As Student Council President, I planned, coordinated, and executed a fundraiser basketball game
Proceeds supported medical equipment for children afflicted with the disease epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis Bullosa is due to a genetic defect of keratin, causing skin to slough off extremities
$19,000 was raised; over 1500 people attended
Interviewed by local television and radio stations
Creator, Medical Professionals Practicum Program, Evansville, IN 2009
As a high school senior, I began a successful effort to establish a physician shadowing program at my high school
In conjunction with local hospitals, this program allows certain students to work closely with area
Selected students are mentored by different doctors in their particular areas of expertise
This highly competitive program is in place, and as of 2016 over 50 students have taken part, many of which went on to medical school and have cited the program as their first inspiration to seek a career in
Private Peer Mentor, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2012
Chosen to participate in a federally-funded peer mentoring program in which I worked with an underprivileged, minority student one-on-one multiple times per week throughout the semester
Developed a friendship with the student and tutored him in each of his subjects including Math, History, English, and Public Speaking
Student’s G.P.A rose from an initial 1.7 to 3.4 during the semester of the mentorship program
Responsibilities included:
Meeting for three or more sessions per week for private tutoring and an additional hour for a bonding activity
Teaching him time management skills needed to balance a part-time job with a full course load
IU Health Volunteer, IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 2012
Completed training to become a full-time volunteer for IU Methodist Hospital as part of the Unit-Patient Liaison (UPL) program
Volunteering weekends to work during overnight hours in the emergency room
Duties included:
Rounding throughout the unit to check on patients
Answering call lights
Communicating the patient needs to the proper staff member –
Stocking unit closets
Visiting with patients and families
General clerical duties related to the unit
Boosting the spirits of sick patients and their family members
Class Officer, College of Science & Engineering, Evansville, IN, 2010 – 2011
Elected as 1 of 3 representatives of the University of Southern Indiana’s College of Science and Engineering
Organized a formal, campus wide “Town Hall” meeting twice annually between students and administration to discuss issues important to students
Served on various committees and projects of the Student Government Association including: Philanthropy committee and By-law committee
Responsibilities included:
Maintaining contact with constituents to promote the flow and exchange of information about SGA business and the constituents’ concerns
Meeting with the Dean of Pott College of Science and Engineering twice a semester
Two-Time Soccer State Champion, Evansville Reitz Memorial High School, 2007, 2008
Won back-to-back Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Soccer State Championships 2007 and 2008
Team was ranked #1 in the country during the 2007 and 2008 seasons by the National Soccor Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
I was the starting varsity central defender and had a combined varsity recored of 46-0-3 during the two year span
Selected to receive the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA) Top Team Player Award for my senior season
Founding Father, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, University of Southern Indiana, 2013
Led an effort to bring a new fraternity to campus and expand Greek Life at the University of Southern Indiana
After one semester of recruitment, Kappa Sigma was one of the largest Greek colony/fraternity organizations on campus
Unanimously elected to serve as Social Chair for the colony
Responsibilities included:
Organizing recruitment strategies and meetings
Coordinating social events including sorority mixers, brotherhood meetings, Greek Week activities, and recruitment events
Attending weekly chapter meetings and brotherhood get-togethers
Head Coach, Memorial Soccer Cub Team, Evansville, IN 2011
Coached and developed 7th and 8th grade players from multiple grade schools in the Reitz Memorial High School feeder school system
Season ended with an 11-2-1 record and a city championship
Responsibilities Included:
Running practice and improving the fitness, skill, attitude, and situational awareness of young people with varying degrees of previous experience
Maintaining team unity by employing drills and exercises designed to promote team bonding
Developing a rapport with the parents of the players and taking into consideration the specific needs of each individual player
Ensuring that every player received an equal amount of playing time
Member, Pre-Professional Health Club, Evansville, IN, 2008 – 2009
Member, Intramural Sports, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN, 2009 – 2013
Participant in Soccer, Baseball, and Basketball
