Samuel Merritt University
Master's degree program
2023 – 2025
Majors:
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Medicine
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Animals
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Social Media
- Video Editing and Production
- Videography
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Sports
- Lacrosse
- Birdwatching
- Baking
- Spanish
Reading
- Biography
- Historical
- Science Fiction
I read books multiple times a week.
Nerissa Bilar
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Animals
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Social Media
- Video Editing and Production
- Videography
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Sports
- Lacrosse
- Birdwatching
- Baking
- Spanish
Reading
- Biography
- Historical
- Science Fiction
I read books multiple times a week.
Bio
I am enrolled in Samuel Merritt University's Physician Assistant Masters program, expected graduation 2025. My professional interests include mentorship, education, and promoting health and wellness in the community. My favorite hobbies are swimming and spending time with friends, family, and animals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerissa-bilar
Education
University of California-Santa Barbara
Bachelor's degree program
2012 – 2016
Majors:
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Medicine, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
Medical school interest:
Yes
Career
Emergency Medical Technician
Hospital & Health Care
Jan 2019 – Present
Medical Scribe
Hospital & Health Care · Scribe America at Neighborhood Healthcare
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
Medical Assistant
Hospital & Health Care · Philip Bosch MD Urology; San Francisco Free Clinic
Jan 2017 – Jan 2023
Youth Lacrosse Coach
Sports · Fit Kids America
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Medical Practice
Dream career goals:
Physician Assistant
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
Sports
Lacrosse
Club · 1 award
2009 – 2016
Awards:Defender of the Year
Research
Study Coordinator
Philip Bosch MD Urology · Medicine
2018 – 2019
Research topic:Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating a study drug for interstitial cystitis treatment.Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
2014 – 2015
Marine Sciences
Marine Sciences
2012 – 2013
Public services
Volunteer
Volunteering · Scripps Hospital
2017 – 2018
Mission:assist patients with comfort, basic grooming, companionship.Lead Educator Volunteer
Volunteering · Sprout Up Education
2013 – 2015
Mission:teaching free environmental science lessons to second graders at local schoolsVolunteer
Volunteering · San Francisco AIDS Foundation
2020 – 2020
Mission:assembled safer sex and injection kits while learning about harm reduction strategies.Dog Walking Volunteer
Volunteering · Pets Are Wonderful Support
2022 – 2022
Mission:Provide pet support services for a local adult with limited mobility by checking in with them socially and walking their dog weekly.Volunteer
Volunteering · SHANTI Project COVID-19 Emergency Response Volunteer Program
2020 – 2020
Mission:Grocery shopping for elderly adultsResearch Intern
Volunteering · PISCO
2013 – 2014
Mission:How coastal oceans respond to factors associated with climate change and Marine Protected Areas.Current Student
Volunteering · Samuel Merritt University
2023 – Present
Mission:Admissions Day VolunteerVolunteer, Clinical Care Extender Intern
Volunteering · Palomar Hospital and Healthcare
2018 – 2019
Mission:Ran Pop-up Community Flu Clinics, rotated through Surgical Acute Care, Pulmonary Care, Post-Anesthesia, and Birth Center units and spent 3-6 months on each.