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hi i am a junior at tulane wondering what my chances are for allopathic medical schools next year to be clear i am not intested in DO programs and I am planning on applying to a minimun of 40 MD seeking schools in the US , please give me your recomendations both on my chances and certain schools i should consider, also i am a lousisana resident and my dream school is LSU-Shreveport , please let me know what you think attached is my resume:
HIGHLIGHTS
Previous experiences in five research labs
200+ hours of community service
EDUCATION
Tulane University
Neuroscience Major Current
Scholarship
GPA 3.4 and 33P MCAT
Southern Methodist University Spring 2010
Double Major Biochemistry and Economics
Loyola University New Orleans Fall 2009
Major in Chemistry
C.E. Byrd High School May 2008
GPA 3.8
Graduated top 10% of 2008 class
Top Jacket Byrd High School Mentoring Program for freshman
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center October 2011-Current
Mentor: Dr. Sam Lehrer
Research in Immunology
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center September 2010 - May 2011
Mentor: Dr. Yumei Feng
DOCA Salt Expression Effects on the perenial receptor site in relation to hypothalamtic tissue/ DOCA Salt Studies on hyper-tensive expressive mice in renin and pro renin studies
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center August-December 2009
Studying Ovarian Cancer research through the analysis of peptide receptors in conjunction with macrophages derived from human adipose tissue
Mentor: Dr. Aline Betancourt
CASMINS Researcher (Care of Collin College)
Baylor Health Sciences Center December 2008-March 2009
Cardio - myopic research through DNA sequencing
Mentor: Dr. David Roe Wood through Dr. Dings lab
Research Assistant April 2007-June 2008
Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Selected for Biomedical Research at LSUHSC Shreveport through the S.M.A.R.T. program
Currently working on paper Correspondence between Collagenic Type IV and the Inter-relativity of the Pericellular Matrix of Laminin
Intel Talent Search Participant with research
Mentor: Dr. Kevin McCarthy
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer
Ochsner Hospital New Orleans, LA February 2011 - Current
Assist in basic patient care tasks. IE: medical observation, suture work, setting IV's
Volunteer August 2011 - Current
Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education (SAPHE) program Tulane University
Confidential help program for sexually assaulted students
Volunteer
Global Volunteers - Balard, Romania May 2011
Worked with mental and physically handicapped children
Cases ranging from hydrosyphala to E.B.
Worked in the ER and helped suture wounds
Volunteer/ Participant Spring Break 2010
Habitat for Humanity Gulf Port Reconstruction Build via United Way
Youth Director: Steven Christi
Lauren Abby habitat leader
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity, Shreveport, LA Summer 2010
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity, New Orleans, LA 2009
Math and Science Tutor/Volunteer
Urban League College Track, New Orleans September-December 2009
Volunteer
YMCA Camp Forbing 2005-2006
200+ community service hours
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Eagle Scout/ Participant
Boy Scouts of America Troop 9, Shreveport, LA 2003-2008
Eagle project Rebuilding flower beds at Providence House- a Shelter for Women and Children
A member of the scouting service and honors society known of as Order of the Arrow
Senior patrol leader of troop 97 as well as assistant patrol leader
BSA Lifeguard Certified
Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Violist, Violinist, Cello player, Guitar player 1997-2009
Various organizations and schools
Auditioned with a Viola selection before panel of professional musicians and was selected for the Talented Arts Program (TAP) in the Caddo Parish Schools (unable to participate due to scheduling)
Played with the Arklatex Youth Symphony
Past assistant principal position with the Byrd High School Orchestra
Principal position of violist in the orchestral accompaniment to Roger and Hammersteins Cinderella for the Byrd High School
Performed with Centenary College Orchestra
Team Member
Soccer 1995-2008
Played for 14 years
Latin club
Junior Classical League Secretary - Captain Shreve High School
HIGHLIGHTS
Previous experiences in five research labs
200+ hours of community service
EDUCATION
Tulane University
Neuroscience Major Current
Scholarship
GPA 3.4 and 33P MCAT
Southern Methodist University Spring 2010
Double Major Biochemistry and Economics
Loyola University New Orleans Fall 2009
Major in Chemistry
C.E. Byrd High School May 2008
GPA 3.8
Graduated top 10% of 2008 class
Top Jacket Byrd High School Mentoring Program for freshman
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center October 2011-Current
Mentor: Dr. Sam Lehrer
Research in Immunology
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center September 2010 - May 2011
Mentor: Dr. Yumei Feng
DOCA Salt Expression Effects on the perenial receptor site in relation to hypothalamtic tissue/ DOCA Salt Studies on hyper-tensive expressive mice in renin and pro renin studies
Undergraduate Researcher
Tulane Medical Center August-December 2009
Studying Ovarian Cancer research through the analysis of peptide receptors in conjunction with macrophages derived from human adipose tissue
Mentor: Dr. Aline Betancourt
CASMINS Researcher (Care of Collin College)
Baylor Health Sciences Center December 2008-March 2009
Cardio - myopic research through DNA sequencing
Mentor: Dr. David Roe Wood through Dr. Dings lab
Research Assistant April 2007-June 2008
Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Selected for Biomedical Research at LSUHSC Shreveport through the S.M.A.R.T. program
Currently working on paper Correspondence between Collagenic Type IV and the Inter-relativity of the Pericellular Matrix of Laminin
Intel Talent Search Participant with research
Mentor: Dr. Kevin McCarthy
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer
Ochsner Hospital New Orleans, LA February 2011 - Current
Assist in basic patient care tasks. IE: medical observation, suture work, setting IV's
Volunteer August 2011 - Current
Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education (SAPHE) program Tulane University
Confidential help program for sexually assaulted students
Volunteer
Global Volunteers - Balard, Romania May 2011
Worked with mental and physically handicapped children
Cases ranging from hydrosyphala to E.B.
Worked in the ER and helped suture wounds
Volunteer/ Participant Spring Break 2010
Habitat for Humanity Gulf Port Reconstruction Build via United Way
Youth Director: Steven Christi
Lauren Abby habitat leader
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity, Shreveport, LA Summer 2010
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity, New Orleans, LA 2009
Math and Science Tutor/Volunteer
Urban League College Track, New Orleans September-December 2009
Volunteer
YMCA Camp Forbing 2005-2006
200+ community service hours
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Eagle Scout/ Participant
Boy Scouts of America Troop 9, Shreveport, LA 2003-2008
Eagle project Rebuilding flower beds at Providence House- a Shelter for Women and Children
A member of the scouting service and honors society known of as Order of the Arrow
Senior patrol leader of troop 97 as well as assistant patrol leader
BSA Lifeguard Certified
Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Violist, Violinist, Cello player, Guitar player 1997-2009
Various organizations and schools
Auditioned with a Viola selection before panel of professional musicians and was selected for the Talented Arts Program (TAP) in the Caddo Parish Schools (unable to participate due to scheduling)
Played with the Arklatex Youth Symphony
Past assistant principal position with the Byrd High School Orchestra
Principal position of violist in the orchestral accompaniment to Roger and Hammersteins Cinderella for the Byrd High School
Performed with Centenary College Orchestra
Team Member
Soccer 1995-2008
Played for 14 years
Latin club
Junior Classical League Secretary - Captain Shreve High School
