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Brayanna Jones

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Bio

Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, I developed a strong commitment to addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, particularly within underserved communities. My goal is to leverage my scientific training and clinical skills to improve patient outcomes while contributing to more efficient and equitable healthcare delivery. With each patient interaction, I strive to embody the values of service, leadership, and compassion, working toward the greater good of the communities I serve. Currently, as a Physician Assistant student, I am continuing this mission by preparing for a career dedicated to expanding access to high-quality care for those most in need. As I embark on this next chapter of my professional journey, I am actively seeking scholarship opportunities to help alleviate the financial burden of graduate education, allowing me to focus fully on my training and long-term commitment to medicine.

Education

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Master's degree program
2026 - 2028

Xavier University of Louisiana

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician Assistant

    • Clinical Intern

      Arbor Family Health
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Clinical Research Assistant

      National Institute of Health
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Surgical Intern

      Ochsner Health
      2022 – 2022
    • Emergency Department Medical Scribe

      Ochsner Health
      2024 – 20251 year
    • STEM Program Educator

      Pointe Coupee School Board
      2024 – 2024

    Sports

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2016 – 20204 years

    Softball

    Varsity
    2016 – 20204 years

    Soccer

    Varsity
    2016 – 20204 years

    Research

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      National Institute of Health — NIH BUILD Intern
      2023 – 2024
    • Public Health

      Tulane University — Clinical Research Intern
      2022 – 2023

    Arts

    • Pointe Coupee Dance Academy

      Dance
      2005 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Arbor Family Health — Student Volunteer
      2021 – 2021
    • Advocacy

      Xavier University of Louisiana — Inclusion and Social Justice Fellow
      2021 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      The Children's Hospital LCMC Health New Orleans — Pediatric Program Mentor
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      University Medical Center LCMC Health New Orleans — Trauma/Ortho Patient Care Assistant
      2022 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Brayanna Jones Student Profile | Bold.org