IPIsha Parikh
@ishaparikh
Aspiring public health professional and biology graduate with clinical volunteering and research experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a conscientious, hard-working public health and biology graduate with hands-on clinical experience, research involvement, and a strong record of academic achievement. I have served as a scribe and job-shadowed clinicians, volunteered in phlebotomy and community clinics, and contributed to independent and university research projects.
I hold certifications in Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician, have been active in healthcare student organizations, and consistently earned academic honors. I seek roles where I can apply clinical skills, support patient care, and grow in public health practice and research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Teacher
Visamo Kids Foundation
May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)
Provided instructional support and enrichment activities for children at Visamo Kids Foundation during May–Aug 2025, enhancing learning engagement.
Scribe
Ashe Memorial Hospital
May 2024 - Apr 2025 (11 months)
Documented clinical encounters and supported physicians at Ashe Memorial Hospital, improving workflow efficiency across shifts during May 2024–Apr 2025.
Phlebotomy Volunteer
Wilkes Free Clinic
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 (2 months)
Performed phlebotomy and assisted clinical staff in community clinic settings, supporting patient care and specimen collection from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025.
Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Supported faculty-led research at UNCC from 2023–2024, contributing to data collection, analysis, and laboratory tasks to advance project objectives.
UCPAL Leader
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Led peer-assisted learning sessions for Biology and Physics courses (2022–2024), improving student understanding and course performance through tutoring and study facilitation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UHUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte - Masters in Public Health
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Activities and societies: Independent research on orthopaedic injury case (Jan 2025–Present); Volunteer teacher at Visamo Kids Foundation (May–Aug 2025)
Enrolled in a Master of Public Health program at UNC Charlotte (listed as present).
Pharmacy Technician Certification
Certification, Pharmacy Technician Training
2024 - 2025
Completed Pharmacy Technician certification between August 2024 and February 2025.
WCWilkes Community College
Associate Degree, General Studies
2020 - 2025
Activities and societies: President's List (Spring 2025); Phlebotomy Volunteer at Wilkes Free Clinic (Dec 2024–Feb 2025); various volunteer and shadowing experiences
Attended Wilkes Community College with coursework and certifications completed between 2020 and 2025.
UCUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2021 - 2024
Activities and societies: Research Assistant at UNCC (2023-2024); PAL Leader for Biology (2022-2024); Desk Assistant (2023-2024); PAL Leader for Physics (Fall 2022–Spring 2023); American Medical Student Association; HOSA UNCC; American Medical Women's Association
Completed a Biology major with a Public Health minor at UNC Charlotte from 2021 to 2024.
West Wilkes High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2018 - 2020
Activities and societies: Participated in tennis state championship (2018); Student organizations including KEY Club, ART Club, Culture Club, PEP Club, Unified Champions
High school diploma completed at West Wilkes High School from 2018 to 2020.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Certification, Phlebotomy
2024 - 2024
Activities and societies: Phlebotomy Volunteer at Wilkes Free Clinic (Dec 2024–Feb 2025)
Completed Phlebotomy Technician certification between August 2024 and December 2024.
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