Vedvignesh Gorjala
Kansas City,
Summary
Inquisitive and detail-oriented. Innovative and takes the initiative to get exposed to professional career experiences. Superior work ethic, persevering, good leader, and benevolent to others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Illinois Institute Of Technology And UMKC
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Conducted multiple research projects with pertinence to the human body (Projects listed under Research)
- Great collaboration and teamwork skills led to amazing findings that we will present at the 2023 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Conference in Canada; published our work and won the 2023 ASBMR Most Outstanding Basic Abstract Award
- Worked with ImageJ: Fiji to conduct image analysis research on osteoclasts
Sojourner Health Clinic
Secretary
08.2021 - Current
- Free UMKC student-run health clinic every Saturday's
- Took 4-6 patient-centered interviews and their vitals, lab tests and COVID vaccines for the under-resourced population in the Kansas City area
SpeakOut
CEO
04.2019 - Current
- Found this Non-Profit mental health organization; Improved mental health services in under-resourced schools and communities in the Chicago and Kansas City area, through direct outreach and fundraising
- Personally went to 12 schools per year to educate adults and students about depression, its recognition, prevention, and treatment
- Fostered a safe space to openly talk about depression and other mental health issues.
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)
Community Service Chair
08.2021 - Current
- Organized events like Physician Ted-Talks to help spread mental health awareness
- Started fundraisers to support local hospitals
- Gave presentations to nearby schools to destigmatize talking about mental health issues
Peer Mentor
Leader
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted incoming freshman into the 6-year BA/MD Program with the transition journey
- Helped them meet new friends, set up engaging activities, and mentored them with advice to succeed in the program
Volunteer
Nanoport Technology
06.2020 - Current
- Generated my own innovation which utilizes haptic technology and online shoe shopping to enhance user experience
- Working with the company Nanoport Technology to bring this design into the market.
Tutor
UMKC And TestGeek
08.2019 - Current
- UMKC: Math/Spanish Tutor; Led the Guided Study Program to help students who have learning disabilities; developed the English speaking skills of village kids in India through weekly teaching sessions.
- TestGeek: Teach SAT & ACT material for Kansas City high school students weekly twice; Enhanced their comfort level with the content
Medical Assistant
Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
- Learned emergency first responder fire and medical rescue skills, such CPR, BLS, and First Aid; was exposed to a wide variety of critical scenarios;
- Went on fire trucks and was involved in live rescue;
Assistant Sports Medicine Trainer
Stevenson High School
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Shadowed certified Athletic Trainers and Orthopedic Surgeons tending to the athletes; worked with 10-15 athletes/day on my own under the supervision of the professionals
- Performed medical tapings and helped them with their rehabilitation
- Gained valuable insight on how to acquire/inquire information from a patient and even got better at properly diagnosing the injuries of athletes
- Acted as a medical scribe noting down crucial information and diagnoses when I shadowed the orthopedic surgeon.
Carnatic Singing
Music
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Carnatic Singing is a type of traditional Indian Sanskrit vocal singing; regularly attended classes and performed on stage for many auspicious occasions; received best singing performance awards at these events.
Education
M.D. - 6-Year BA/MD Accelerated Medical Program
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2027
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
05.2021
Skills
- Academic Mentor
- Advocate for Mental Health
- Leader
- Great Communicator
- Innovator
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- 2023 National Pickleball Qualifier
- 2023 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Most Outstanding Basic Abstract Award
- Volunteer of the Year for Sojourner's
- Ambassador Innerview Community Service Award
- Mu Theta Alpha Recognition Award for best Math project at State Science Fair
Additional Information
Research Projects
- Interrogating Osteoclast Biology by Live Cell Imaging Reveals Novel Insight into their Cellular and Resorption Dynamics and Real-Time Effects of OPG-Fc and RANKL
- What is the Effect of pH on Nanoparticle Luminescence Intensity and its Relevance in Gastric Cancer Detection?
- What is the Effect of Dye Surface Modification of Nanoparticles on their Interactions with the DNA Backbone?
- What is the Effect of Timespans on the Predictability of Stocks?
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Leader
08.2022 - Current
Sojourner Health Clinic
Secretary
08.2021 - Current
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)
Community Service Chair
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Nanoport Technology
06.2020 - Current
Tutor
UMKC And TestGeek
08.2019 - Current
Research Intern
Illinois Institute Of Technology And UMKC
07.2019 - 07.2023
SpeakOut
CEO
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Sports Medicine Trainer
Stevenson High School
01.2019 - 05.2021
Carnatic Singing
Music
06.2017 - 05.2021
M.D. - 6-Year BA/MD Accelerated Medical Program
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
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