Dev Patel
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Motivated second-year UVA student on the premed track with a strong background in clinical shadowing, research, and global volunteer initiatives. With a unique perspective as a second-generation immigrant from India, passionate about addressing health and educational disparities. Hands-on experience includes assisting in orthopedic surgeries in Honduras and contributing over 300 research hours in neuroscience, showcasing dedication to advancing global public health. Takes an active role in leading community service efforts and currently spearheading the launch of a Shanti Bhavan chapter at UVA to empower underprivileged children through education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Experience
Dr. Lulu Jiang
06.2024 - Current
- Over 300 hours contributing to research project focused on m6-A and its relationship to Alzheimer's disease
- Named author on a published poster with the UVA Medical School Neuroscience Department
Mission Trip Volunteer
One World Surgery
07.2024 - 07.2024
- 60 volunteer hours over 5 days
- Scrubbed in on 14 total knee replacements, assisted in sterilization and OR turnover
- Delivered medical care to people in underdeveloped countries.
- Cleaned up buildings, grounds and local habitats to support local people.
General Volunteer
UVA Adopt a Granparent Program
01.2025 - Current
- Volunteering in any capacity to help better the mental and emotional health of senior citizens in our local Charlottesville community
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Clinical Shadowing
UVA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- 70 hours shadowing in orthopedic clinical and surgical settings
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
Cancer Clinic Volunteer
Emily Courier Cancer Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in cleaning and tidying all floors of the cancer clinic
- Provided goodies and snacks to patients and support to loved ones of patients
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
Clinical Shadowing
Dr. Manish Patel
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Founder of Jiffy Knee Replacement, Southampton Orthopedics
- 40 hours shadowing with focus on knee replacement procedures
- Founder of Jiffy Knee Replacement, Southampton Orthopedics
General Volunteer
Santra
12.2023 - 01.2024
- General volunteer work during visits to Gujarat, India (serving food, distributing clothing and supplies)
Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Health and wellness experience
- Research experience
- Scientific research experience
- Experience encouraging others
- Quantitative research
- Research data analysis
- Research techniques
Timeline
General Volunteer
UVA Adopt a Granparent Program
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Shadowing
UVA
08.2024 - 01.2025
Mission Trip Volunteer
One World Surgery
07.2024 - 07.2024
Research Experience
Dr. Lulu Jiang
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Shadowing
Dr. Manish Patel
06.2024 - 07.2024
Cancer Clinic Volunteer
Emily Courier Cancer Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
General Volunteer
Santra
12.2023 - 01.2024
University of Virginia
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