At the American Physician Scientist Association (APSA), I serve as the vice-chair of the web-ops committee. I served as chair of web-ops from 2023-2025. I manage APSA's website and YouTube channel.
I am the APSA representative for the Southern region, organizing the 2025 APSA South Regional Conference at Baylor College of Medicine.
I'm also a peer mentor that advises undergraduate students who are interested in physician-scientist careers. This includes reviewing CVs, personal statements, MCAT preparation, and research guidance.
I volunteer at the student-run HOMES Clinic in downtown Houston to provide medical care for Houston's homeless population. I was the previous associate director of research at HOMES Clinic. As a clinic manager, I help coordinate volunteer-led patient encournters.
I introduced ophthalmology volunteering at HOMES Clinic, where medical students can help ophthalmologists perform eye exams. I also helped organize the 2023 fall Biannual Health Fair in November, 2023.
I provide free vision screenings and hand out reading glasses and sunglasses for Houston's underserved population while volunteering with Prevent Blindness Texas. We refer people to optometrists or ophthalmologists for eye care.
Our vision screenings are designed to integrate into existing community health fairs to provide community-oriented care. We currently perform vision screenings at the following locations:
I participate in the student operating committee at Baylor College of Medicine's medical scientist training program (MSTP). I help interview MD/PhD applicants, lead group discussions, and organize second look activities.
Partnering with APSA, Baylor College of Medicine hosted the 2025 APSA South Regional Meeting on February 21, 2025.
I founded the University of Washington (UW) Pre-Physician Scientist Club for undergrads interested in exploring careers that combine research and medicine. Currently, I serve as an alumni leader.
