Raya Arora Chandok

I'm Raya, a 15-year-old student in Toronto passionate about exploring the future of brain-computer interfaces and learning about medical innovation. One of my goals this year is to develop a deeper understanding of medicine and utilize those concepts through good innovation. I am also a grade 10 student at Markville Secondary School, and I enjoy playing musical instruments, dancing, and swimming in my spare time. Please feel free to reach out to me, I look forward to connecting!

• National Lifeguard - Pool, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Oct 2024 · expires Oct 2026.
• Airway Management, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Jan 2024 · expires Jan 2026.
• Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Dec 2023 · expires Dec 2026.
• Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Aug 2023 · expires Aug 2025.
• Bronze Medallion, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Jun 2023 · expires Jun 2025.
• Emergency First Aid With CPR B, Lifesaving Society Ontario, issued Jun 2023 · expires Jun 2025.

• Meet Neuro 2.0: A Program That Predicts Poor Neurologic Outcomes Post-Hospital Discharge.
• Introducing BrainWave - The Next Generation of Implementing BCI Technology in Medical Care.
• Where Complexity Meets Innovation: The Application of Brain-Computer Interfaces on Neurological Activity.

Volunteer - Aquatics Instructor, YMCA of Greater Toronto, July 2023 - current

• Attend weekly sessions at the YMCA and volunteer as an assistant swim instructor.
• Support students in various age groups and assist them with their learning.

Volunteer - Patient Experience Survey, Scarborough Health Network, July 2023 - Aug 2023 

• Conducting patient experience surveys of various medical units throughout the hospital.
• Asking patients about their inpatient and overall experience in the hospital.
• Gathering information to further contribute to the mission at SHN.

Volunteer - Emergency Department, Scarborough Health Network, July 2023 - Aug 2023 

• Assisting in registering patients.
• Participating in assisting in different areas of the ED.
• Assisting staff with routine duties of the department.

Volunteer - Fracture/Medicine Clinic, Scarborough Health Network, July 2023 - Aug 2023 

• Assisting in the transportation of blood samples from the clinic to the laboratory.
• Communicating with patients directly on the phone to confirm their scheduled appointment time.
• Supporting patients and direct them where to go once they arrive in the clinic.

Volunteer - Information Desk, Scarborough Health Network, July 2023 - Aug 2023 

• Supporting patients in navigating their way around the hospital.
• Directly guiding patients to their desired location in the hospital (different departments, specific room number, appointment location).
• Greeting patients/family members to confirm they are in the right location.

Sheltering Hearts Organization, Markham, Ontario, Dec 2023 

• Non-profit organization supporting women in need, the homeless, and people in poverty.
• Volunteered at a school fundraiser.
• Collected several products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, tissues, lotion, and more.

Vishnu Mandir Summer Camp, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Aug 2023 

• Volunteered for two weeks as a camp counsellor.
• Responsible for 30 children between the ages of 8-10 years old.
• Presented to students about the importance of the Hindu culture.

DECA Ontario

• Issued by Ontario DECA · Feb 2024
• Placed in the top 10 at Provincials for the PMBS (project management business solutions) event.

Level 9 History Certification

• Issued by The Royal Conservatory of Music · Oct 2023

Grade 8 Honour Roll

• Issued by Unionville Public School · Jun 2023
• Achieved a final average of 80% or above in both semester.

Ontario Principal's Council Leadership Award

• Issued by Unionville Public School · Jun 2023
• Presented to a student who displays outstanding leadership in all aspects of school life. This student is successful academically, participates in extracurricular activities, is socially inclusive, and demonstrates exemplary service to the school community.

Level 8 Theory Certification

• Issued by The Royal Conservatory of Music · Sep 2022

Level 8 Piano Certification

• Issued by The Royal Conservatory of Music · Aug 2022
• Performed 4 pieces and 2 etudes of my choice, played the technical requirements, and did sight reading/ear training exercises.

Certificate of Distinction

• Issued by Gauss Math Contest · May 2022
• Ranked in the top 25th percentile of all contestants writing the Gauss Math Contest.