Nikhil Kalita Med Resume
Nikhil Kalita Med Resume
Nikhil Kalita Med Resume
Research Experience
2in1 HIV + COVID Screening Model of the GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences Washington, DC
Research Assistant under Dr. Maranda Ward May’22 - Now
• Conducted a scoping review measuring the scale of research on equitable, culturally-competent communication and screening of
BIPOC and LGBTIA+ patients seeking and/or at risk of HIV and COVID-19 using various databases & programs.
• Developing a protocol for the COVID arm of the study, recruiting and leading patients and primary care practitioners in focus
groups, and conducting qualitative research on equitably engaging priority populations in screening for a total of 3 hours.
The Massiah Lab of the GWU Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Washington, DC
Undergraduate Biochemistry Researcher under Dr. Michael Massiah Oct’21 - Now
• Identifying which RING-E3-MID1 amino acids enhance ubiquitination and cause developmental disorders like X-linked Opitz
G/BBB syndrome when mutated, for a total of 725 hours.
• Conducted studies on the analogous Bbox1-MID1 protein mutants that serve as models of RING-MID1 proteins via PCR, cell
induction, protein purification, enzymatic assays, NMR spectroscopy, fluorescence binding studies, and more.
CORE HEALTH of the GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences’ Antiracism Coalition Washington, DC
Research Activist under Dr. Maranda Ward Oct’21 - Now
• Research under the Coalition on Restructuring Education via Health Equity and Antiracism Leading to Human Justice on
multiple health and education based projects and as the senior mentor of the undergraduate group for 335 hours.
• Published 2, 2 CME-credited modules to teach physicians of the Children’s National Hospital on how to equitably engage
priority populations through community-based participatory research (CBPR) and applying a health equity lens.
Clinical Experience
ProCare Ambulance Landover, MD
Primary EMT-Basic Clinician Feb’21 - Nov’21
• Served as a primary clinician for inter-facility patients needing ambulatory care between large hospitals, private-care facilities,
dialysis centers, nursing homes, retirement homes, psychiatric wards, family homes, and more.
• Ensured the safety and well-being of patients by speaking with various healthcare providers, monitoring vitals, administering
oxygen, stabilizing patients, and handling emergency situations during transports for 326 hours.
Shadowing Washington, DC
• Attended virtual shadowing workshops with doctors specialized in cardiology, emergency medicine, family medicine,
neurology, internal medicine, endocrinology, psychology, and more for 2 hours a week and for a total of 40 hours.
• Assisted and learned from various emergency physicians as a shadowing medical scribe in the GW ED for 42 hours.
Volunteering Experience
Timmy Global Health, GWU Chapter Washington, DC
Founding President Jun’20 - Now
• Established the Timmy Global Health chapter at GWU in an effort to improve equitable access to quality healthcare, proper
nutrition, and clean water for underserved communities in DC and of Montecristi, Dominican Republic.
• Led as an ex-officio member of the Advocacy, Service, and Fundraising teams, spearheading 3 major service projects, 8
advocacy initiatives, 4 fundraising events, and as the liaison to non-profits in DC and internationally.
DC Medical Reserve Corps (DC MRC), Bread for the City (B4TC), Miriam’s Kitchen (MK) Washington, DC
General Volunteer Sep’20 - Now
• Helped several DC residents receive COVID-19 tests, vaccinations, and information for 24 hours under DC MRC.
• Supported B4TC by packing bags with healthy food options and helping build their rooftop garden for 36 hours.
• Provided MK’s homeless guests with healthy food options, clothing, and essential supplies for 8 hours.