Hello! My name is Mahnoor Ahmad and I'm an incoming sophomore at UCLA. I have a GPA of 4.0, and I'm involved in Umma Volunteer Project, Al-Talib Newspaper, Shifa Society, Beautiful Mind Project, and Bruins fight for Pediatric Cancer. I also founded a religious class for Muslim girls in my town's newly-established mosque to create a sense of belonging for Muslim youth in my community. Medicine is not just a career choice for me, it is a true calling. The desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives and provide them with quality healthcare has been the driving force behind my passion for medicine. As someone who has always been deeply committed to helping others, I am drawn to the idea of working in underserved communities. I want to use my skills and knowledge to provide vital medical care to those who may not have access to it otherwise. The thought of making a positive impact on people's lives inspires me to work harder each day and pursue my dreams with unwavering determination. I believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background. And I am committed to using my education and expertise to help level the playing field and make a difference in the world. I can’t imagine doing anything else.

• Customer Service

  Restaurants · KFC

  Jan 2022 – Present

• Babysitting young kids for family friends.

  Babysitting

  Jan 2018 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Basketball

  Junior Varsity

  2019 – 2021

• Co-Author

  Journal of Clinical Medicine · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2023 – 2024

  Research topic:

  Renal AL Amyloidosis: Updates on Diagnosis, Staging, and Management

• Violinist

  Burroughs High School Orchestra · Music

  2019 – Present

• Finance Director

  Volunteering · Umma Volunteer Project

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  Providing healthcare education and free clinics for the South LA Community.

• Team Captain for high school students in my community.

  Volunteering · American Cancer Society Relay for Life

  2019 – 2023

  Mission:

  To fundraise towards finding a cure and resources to treat cancer!

• President

  Volunteering · California Scholarship Federation (President)

  2019 – 2023

  Mission:

  A service club for students who are passionate about their education and community.

• Teacher/Clinical Rotation Volunteer

  Volunteering · Umma Volunteer Project

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  I did free clinical rotations for people in underserved communities and I provided health tips for them and gave them resources to reach out to. Additionally, I was a teacher at a school for middle school Muslim students and taught them about life values.

• Team Captain - I represented my peers as the only high school student at team captain meetings.

  Volunteering · Walk to End Alzheimer's

  2019 – 2023

• President

  Volunteering · Friends of Rachel Club

  2019 – 2023

  Mission:

  Promoting kindness and community service at my school.

• Teacher

  Volunteering · Ridgecrest Islamic Center

  2021 – Present

• via Interact Club - President

  Volunteering · Soup Kitchens

  2019 – Present

  Mission:

  75+ hours of volunteering at Soup Kitchens at my town's local church. This allowed me to build great bonds with other volunteers and local residents who were in need of a warm meal.