Melissa Aytug
Yorba Linda
Summary
Aspiring physician and high school sophomore with academic research and basic medical procedures experience. Committed to community service aimed at increasing accessibility to diabetes care. Interested in internships and volunteer roles within healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Diabetes Advocate and Trainer
"Project Youth" by American Diabetes Association
08.2025 - Current
- Fundraising for ADA via initiatives such as "Step Out Walk"
- Educating elementary school children and their families about the risk for developing type 2 diabetes; engaging them in interactive physical activities and nutrition education sessions
High School Researcher
Core Polygence - Mentored Research Program
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Researching how computational modeling and simulations can expedite the development of insulin biosimilars. Working with my mentor, I will attempt to create a theoretical model for this process and identify ways to potentially reduce the cost of generic medication development.
High School Scholar / Awardee
U. N. Global Youth Excellence & Leadership Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Accepted through a highly competitive selection process
- Completed intensive trainings with global experts and successfully passed rigorous assessments on sustainable development, global strategy, policy making and international development.
- Focusing on U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 3 - 'Good health and well-being', completed a final project on global healthcare inequality.
High School Participant
UCLA Youth Leadership Prog: Medicine & Healthcare
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Participated in a week-long training program at the UCLA campus, engaging with medical students and professionals about medical careers and ethics.
- Gained hands-on experience in a variety of medical procedures and techniques through clinical skills workshops, outdoor disaster response simulation, and the medical simulation center
Education
Honor Roll Student With 4.21 GPA
Yorba Linda High School
Yorba Linda, CA06-2028
Skills
- Academic research
- Organizational and time management skills
- Community outreach and health education
- Team collaboration
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Microsoft Office programs
- Creating a Business Plan
Affiliations
Plays women's lacrosse at high school and club. Member of Red Cross, Morgan's Message, and American Diabetes Association.
Timeline
Volunteer Diabetes Advocate and Trainer
"Project Youth" by American Diabetes Association
08.2025 - Current
High School Researcher
Core Polygence - Mentored Research Program
08.2025 - 05.2026
High School Participant
UCLA Youth Leadership Prog: Medicine & Healthcare
07.2025 - 07.2025
High School Scholar / Awardee
U. N. Global Youth Excellence & Leadership Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
Honor Roll Student With 4.21 GPA
Yorba Linda High School
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