My name is Alisha Kahloon, and I am a first-generation college student at the University of Tulsa, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, on the Pre-Med track with honors. I am the oldest of three siblings and the daughter of two immigrant parents from Pakistan who came to the U.S. seeking a better life. Growing up, I witnessed their financial struggles and sacrifices, which taught me resilience, empathy, and the true value of hard work. Ever since I was seven years old, I have dreamed of becoming a surgeon. My mother inspired that passion early on, encouraging my curiosity through reading books and hands-on learning. During my sophomore year of high school, I volunteered at a local hospital and had the exceptional opportunity to observe two triple bypass surgeries from start to finish. Watching the surgeons work with precision and purpose ignited my burning passion, confirming my desire to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. Ever since, I have tailored all of my volunteer work, shadowing, and work experiences to prepare myself for the role of a physician and to make a difference in my community. Now in college, I balance rigorous academics with volunteer work at Tulsa’s largest pediatric hospital, research work in an organic chemistry lab, shadowing a cardiovascular surgeon, and several more extracurricular activities and roles. Despite the financial challenges, I remain driven to become the first doctor in my family and to one day provide compassionate, accessible care to those who need it most.

• Social Media Chair- upcoming president

  Civic & Social Organization · Women of Color Collective- University of Tulsa

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Shadowing- Cardiovascular Surgeon

  Hospital & Health Care · Saint Francis Hospital

  Jan 2026 – Present

• Medical Assistant- RMA

  Hospital & Health Care · Oklahoma Heart Institute

  Jan 2026 – Present

• Teaching Assistant

  Higher Education · University of Tulsa

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Chemical Prep Room Worker

  Chemicals · University of Tulsa

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Retail Associate

  Retail · Gap. INC

  Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

• Frontline Associate

  Retail · Sam's Club

  Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Research Assistant-Organic Chemistry

  University of Tulsa · Chemistry

  2025 – 2025

  Research topic:

  Triphenylmethane Dyes as Organocatalysts for​ Halogenation of Arenes and Heteroarenes​

• Volunteer

  Volunteering · Global Brigades

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  Non Profit organization providing accesable healthcare around the world to those who need it most

• Blood Donor Ambassador- Volunteer

  Volunteering · American Red Cross

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  To ensure donors feel safe, welcomed and comfortable during their donation process.

• Volunteer

  Volunteering · Discovery Childrens Science Museum

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To teach childrena nd their families how the scientific sxhibits work, and share my passion for science with them.

• Volunteer in pediatric hospital

  Volunteering · Saint Francis

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To provide comfortable care and assistance to patients, and aid them on their journey of healing.