Alexandra Stanczak

Assisted with analyzing medical chart reviews on pediatric hollow viscus injuries and co-authored a systematic review on the efficacy of pediatric simulations in medical education. Provided all-around support on various active research projects.

Instructed Stop the Bleed and basic trauma skills for USC club events. Provided essential training to club members on emergency medical techniques.

Supported nurses in the maternity ward with administrative tasks, including charting and organization. Assisted in the Anesthesiology Department, contributing to efficient departmental operations.

Served as 2nd co-author on a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating quetiapine for ICU delirium and contributed to a case report on a retained catheter for labor epidural. Also, was 2nd author on a narrative review reporting on mortality risks in adult trauma patients receiving massive blood transfusions.

Supported instruction for MEDS 340, 350, and 440 by tracking student attendance and coordinating presentation topics. Assisted faculty in managing course logistics and student engagement.

Managed a GED tutoring program for young adult students and recruited and coordinated USC student volunteers. Helped organize summer trips to Poland for over 30 participants.

Taught students from middle school to college level in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Helped students improve academic performance and successfully pass coursework.

Wrote curriculum for health instruction on basic trauma and injury prevention skills, preparing modules for international instruction. Coordinated the assembly and distribution of over 50 trauma kits and 120 opioid overdose kits across Los Angeles.

Invited as a Visiting Scholar to conduct research on prenatal and direct-to-consumer genetic testing and patient decision aids. Attended the 2024 European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference in Berlin and co-authored a systemic review of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing.

Led the Eastern Europe branch for Frontida Records, a UN-certified non-profit providing customizable electronic health record (EHR) systems for humanitarian crises. Successfully provided 5 EHR systems to Ukrainian and Romanian humanitarian organizations and met with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to discuss interoperability.

Provided targeted classroom support and exam review in an Organic Chemistry tutorial course. Assisted students in understanding complex concepts and preparing for assessments.

Provided Polish-English translations for Olympic Committee staff, international coaches, and over 6500 professional athletes. Sorted and distributed official Olympic certificates and medals, and maintained logistics of daily training schedules.

Completed clinical work and acquired basic skills, including lung ultrasounds, endoscopies, C-sections, and newborn assessments. Assisted with Polish-English translations for international medical school students during rotations and patient interviews.

Created daily English lesson plans for English-Italian instruction and provided a culturally immersive language learning experience. Fulfilled various childcare needs, including transportation and healthcare.

Grade: 4.00

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences. Also pursued a minor in Healthcare Studies from Keck School of Medicine, achieving a current GPA of 4.00.

Grade: 4.21

Activities and societies: Latin Club Founder, Organizer of COVID-19 Service Project, Special Education Teach Assistant

Graduated from St. Monica Academy with a cumulative GPA of 4.21. Founded the Latin Club, organized a COVID-19 Service Project, and served as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.