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Racha Cherradi

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Bio

In the face of my sister's chronic neurological disease, I discovered a deep calling to pursue medicine and bring solace to families like my own. During high school, I conducted a research study on Alzheimer's Disease (AD), exploring innovative treatments using Turritopsis dohrnii (immortal jellyfish) stem cells. I aimed to stimulate neurogenesis and memory formation for individuals at all stages of AD. At Texas A&M University, I immersed myself in biomedical engineering, driven by a passion to revolutionize healthcare through cutting-edge technology. I honed skills in data science, report writing, LabView, Python, and more. I developed a Python program that detects melanoma risk based on mole asymmetry, border irregularities, and color variations. I even developed a post-ureteroscopy device to reduce infection rates surrounding the procedure. Now, as I pursue my medical education at Texas A&M School of Medicine, I am resolute in my ability to make a transformative impact. As a student from a Moroccan immigrant background, I aim to become the first doctor in my family. After completing my medical education, I am committed to matching into a neurology residency program. I plan to serve patients in underrepresented areas at the beginning of my career. Later in my career, I hope to advance research in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases. I hope you are proud of me, my sister. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racha-cherradi-ba0187205/

Education

Texas A&M University Health Science Center, 22872301

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2023 - 2027

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

    • Instructor

      Altius Test Prep
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Quality Control Engineer

      Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
      2022 – 2022

    Sports

    Swimming

    Junior Varsity
    2015 – 20172 years

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2017 – 20192 years

    Research

    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

      Biomechanical Environments Laboratories, Texas A&M University — Research Assistant
      2021 – 2021
    • Tissue Engineering

      Translational and Innovative Nanomedicine lab, Texas A&M University — Research Assistant
      2022 – Present
    • Mechanical Engineering

      Surface Science Laboratory, Texas A&M University — Research Assistant
      2019 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      RHA Community Councils — Eco-Representative and Community Development Chair
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Arab Aggie Engineers — Director in the Research and Technology Committee
      2019 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      The LifeLong Learning Center — Coordinator
      2017 – 2018
    • Volunteering

      Disability Resources, Division of Student Affairs — Disabled Notetaker
      2019 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Eskaton — Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
      2021 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship