Aspiring orthopedic surgeon focused on combining clinical experience, research, and predictive modeling to improve musculoskeletal care, with a particular interest in how modern computational tools can support better clinical decision making across diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Research Intern
Rush University Medical Center - Department of Rheumatology
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
Conduct research on osteoarthritis progression, joint degeneration, and patient outcome prediction
Developed OsteoPredict, a predictive modeling framework for early identification of high-risk osteoarthritis patients
Published peer-reviewed manuscript on predictive modeling in osteoarthritis risk stratification and clinical application
Presented research at two conferences
Perform statistical analysis and data curation on orthopedic clinical datasets within a translational research environment
Collaborate with clinical faculty on integrating predictive analytics into musculoskeletal outcome research
Physician Shadowing — Multispecialty Exposure
01.2023 - Current
Pulmonology
Observed inpatient and outpatient management of obstructive and restrictive lung disease including COPD and asthma exacerbations
Followed diagnostic workflows involving imaging review, pulmonary function testing, and oxygenation assessment
Gained insight into escalation of care decisions in respiratory compromise
Neonatology
Observed neonatal evaluation and management of premature newborns in post delivery settings
Exposure to APGAR scoring, respiratory stabilization, and early life clinical monitoring
Learned the importance of early intervention and continuous physiologic monitoring in determining long-term outcomes
Family Medicine
Observed longitudinal outpatient care focused on preventive health, chronic disease management, and patient counseling
Exposure to continuity-of-care models emphasizing adherence, screening, and lifestyle modification
Gained appreciation for sustained physician–patient relationships in improving long term outcomes
Internal Medicine
Shadowed inpatient teams managing complex multi-system disease and diagnostic uncertainty
Observed clinical reasoning in patients with comorbidities, polypharmacy, and evolving differential diagnoses
Developed understanding of structured diagnostic approaches and prioritization in medically complex cases
Neuropathology Research Intern
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
09.2023 - 07.2024
Investigated mechanisms of pain signaling and nerve degeneration in diabetic neuropathy
Contributed to data analysis and interpretation of clinical and experimental findings
Supported preparation and presentation of research posters at academic conferences
Developed experience translating biological mechanisms into clinically relevant research outcomes
Education
High School Diploma -
Illinois Math And Science Academy
Aurora, IL
05-2025
Skills
Clinical Exposure and Reasoning (Shadowing-Based)
Exposure to diagnostic reasoning across pulmonology, internal medicine, neonatology, and family medicine
Understanding of clinical escalation pathways from outpatient care to inpatient and acute management
Familiarity with physician decision-making under uncertainty and time-sensitive conditions
Observational insight into patient communication, counseling, and shared decision-making approaches
Research, AI, and Orthopedic Data Science
Applied machine learning to clinical orthopedic datasets through development of OsteoPredict
Experience with predictive modeling for osteoarthritis progression and patient risk stratification
Translational research exposure integrating clinical variables with statistical and computational analysis
Understanding of model interpretability challenges in clinical environments and limitations of black-box approaches
Interest in integration of AI-driven predictive tools into orthopedic surgical decision-making and outcome prediction
Timeline
Orthopedic Research Intern
Rush University Medical Center - Department of Rheumatology
06.2025 - Current
Neuropathology Research Intern
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Intern Doctor at Dr, Jeremy Bruce, Erlanger Hospital and Chattanooga Bone and Joint ClinicIntern Doctor at Dr, Jeremy Bruce, Erlanger Hospital and Chattanooga Bone and Joint Clinic