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Carina Malik

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Bio

My name is Carina Malik, I’m a 1st year Physician Assistant Student (PA-S1) at Quinnipiac University. I have a strong passion for working with vulnerable populations as a future Primary Care Provider. I am driven by my first-generation experience to make a positive impact in the lives of disadvantaged communities like the one I grew up in and am eager to use my background and education to advocate for marginalized populations and practice culturally competent medicine.

Education

Quinnipiac University

Master's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General
  • Minors:
    • Psychology, General
    • Chemistry

Middlesex Community College

Associate's degree program
2015 - 2018
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician Assistant

    • Medical Assistant

      Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut
      2022 – 20242 years

    • Phlebotomist

      American Red Cross
      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Field Hockey

    Varsity
    2007 – 20147 years

    Awards

    • Most Valuable Player

    Research

    • Molecular Medicine

      Genetics and Cancer Biology Lab at Southern Connecticut State University — Research Assistant
      2020 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Athena Home Health & Hospice at Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care — Hospice Volunteer
      2022 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Gaylord Rehabilitation Hospital — Transportation Volunteer
      2021 – 2022

    • Advocacy

      Autism Awareness and Advocacy Association at Southern Connecticut State University — Club President
      2019 – 2021

    • Advocacy

      Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at UConn Center for Excellence — Undergraduate Trainee
      2016 – 2017

    • Volunteering

      Shoreline Soup Kitchen at First Church of Christ Congregational — Food Pantry Volunteer
      2014 – 2018

    • Volunteering

      Best Buddies at Westbrook High School — Mentor
      2013 – 2014

    • Volunteering

      Community Health Center — Brazilian Portuguese Translator
      2009 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy