My Story
To me, medicine has always been inseparable from caring for people. Through shadowing physicians, interning at Mercy Catholic Hospital, and volunteering at a local rehabilitation center, I witnessed firsthand how clinical care begins with genuine empathy. Beyond hospital halls, caring for a child with special needs, babysitting, and helping elderly neighbors taught me the quiet power of showing up every day.
These experiences shaped my core belief that good medicine begins long before a diagnosis. It starts with patience, keen attention, and a deep sense of personal responsibility toward those in your care.
Shadowing & Internship
Hospital Intern & Physician Shadow
Physician Shadow
Mercy Catholic Hospital
Dr. Martinelli
Completed a clinical internship and physician shadowing program alongside Dr. Way (Director of Medical Education), Dr. Chen (Internal Medicine), and Dr. Ali (Post-Acute Care).
Completed ten months of hands-on physician shadowing across Dr. Martinelli's Bensonhurst medical center and private practice facility, observing direct patient care and daily operations.
Responsibility in Action
Special Needs Caregiver
Babysitter & Summer Caregiver
Provided attentive care for a girl with special needs over a full year, supporting her routines, comfort, and well-being while building trust through patience.
Cared for children across local families, including a dedicated summer supporting a child with behavioral challenges through patience and calm, consistent communication.
Service to Others
Nursing Home Volunteer
Helping Elderly Neighbors
Food Package Volunteer
Provided companionship and personal support for residents at the Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, offering attentive presence and conversational engagement.
Supported elderly neighbors throughout childhood, showing consistent kindness, reliability, and respect for older generations.
Prepared and packaged essential food boxes and holiday food packages for low-income families, supporting local food security efforts.
Skills
Interests
Core practical and interpersonal strengths developed through clinical shadowing, caregiving, and community service.
Primary focus areas shaping my academic journey, volunteer commitments, and long-term pre-medical aspiration.
Patient Communication
Empathy & Compassion
Clinical Observation
Medicine & Patient Care
Teamwork & Collaboration
Elder Care
Time Management
Child Development
Adaptability
Community Service