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SHALINI TUMMALA
Address: 228 Falling Brook Dr. Phone:248-635-1617
Troy, MI 48098 Email: fv3672@wayne.edu

Education

Wayne State University

Irvin D. Reid Honors: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pre-medicine, Psychology and Public Health Dual Degree
Expected Graduation: 2019
Experience

Emergency Medicine Research: Research Corps Member Detroit, MI

Worked in the EDs of Detroit Receiving, Sinai-Grace, and Harper University Hospital to actively screen,
enroll, and conduct clinical research with patients, physicians, research staff. Also assist with blood draws,
placing IVs, performing stroke scales, blood glucose checks and performing chest compressions.
o Working with Dr. Paxton on an individual project about fluid flow rate in IV bags for Sepsis
Patients
o Approx: 800 volunteer hours so far

Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences: Research Assistant Detroit, MI

Use fMRI imaging methods to study the functional and structural organization of the networks in the
brain in order to understand the dysfunction present in certain mood disorders in humans
o Currently working on a project with Dr. Diwadkar dealing with undirected functional connectivity
in individuals with OCD during a sustained attention task

Psychology Academic Support Services: Peer Mentor Detroit, MI

Hold office hours every week where students come to discuss goals, strategies for success,
study skills, and mentorship within the realm of psychology

Karmanos Cancer Institute: Volunteer Detroit, MI

Navigate patients safely around the interconnected hospitals and inpatient help
o Approx: 130 hours so far

ACCESS Substance Abuse Coalition: Volunteer Dearborn, MI

Work with the Public Health Department in the Substance Abuse Coalition to organize town hall meetings,
educate children and empower the community
Non-profit Organization whose mission statement is to enable and empower individuals, families, and
communities to lead informed, productive and culturally sensitive lives

STEAM Challenge: Winner Detroit, MI

Challenge to innovatively solve a social problem in modern day society using an interdisciplinary approach
Currently working on creating an Art Therapy community house in the zipcode 48203 in order to solve the
problem of drug abuse and mental health in that community
Won a $2,500 grant to go towards this effort
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Shadowing Troy, MI
Observed the aspects of a Pediatrician with Dr. Osman in a private clinic
Observed the aspects of Internal Medicine with Dr. Bhogeneni at Beaumont
Observe the aspects of Emergency Medicine through attending Medical and Trauma codes
at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Sinai Grace Hospital

Kumon Math and Reading: Tutor Troy, MI

Tutored children in math and reading, made sure the kids stayed on task, graded homework, and entered
the homework into the computer system

Forever 21: Sales Associate Troy, MI

Greeted customers, helped guests on the sales floor, restocked clothing, cleaned up
and organized after closing time
Activities

MedLife Club: Small Fundraising Board Member

Mission Statement: To help families achieve greater freedom from the constraints of poverty,
empowering them to live healthier lives.
Medicine, Education, and Development to Low Income Families Everywhere
Participated in volunteering opportunities like Greening of Detroit, Childrens Center Volunteering,
Capuchin Soup Kitchen, World Medical Relief
Role as Small Fundraising Chair is to lead the small fundraising committee to plan and organize
fundraising events such as Tabling Events, Bake Sales etc.

Its On Us: Bystander Captain

Wayne State Universitys branch of former President Obama and Vice President Bidens organization that
aims to prevent sexual assault from happening on college campuses
Role as Bystander Captain is to hold trainings on how to step in and help others so sexual assault does
not occur, and work through the school administration, the Title IV office and Its On Us to educate, raise
awareness, and bring speakers to speak on campus

Optimize Wayne: Competitor

Social Innovation Challenge to develop an innovative and implementable solution to a social problem in
society
Currently working on developing the Angel Program connected with a volunteer drug rehab place in
Wayne County

SmartKids Tutoring
Tutored K-12 children in the city of Detroit through Detroit Parent Network

Indian Student Association (ISA)

Was a group member that participated in many meetings and provided suggestions for improvements
Participated in two events in the annual dance show 2 years in a row

Certified as Phlebotomist Technician