Michael Del Busto is a current medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine pursuing an M.D. He received a B.A. in Biology from Wabash College where he graduated magna cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He has received numerous honors and awards for his academic performance and was a four year varsity football player in college. During medical school, he has gained research experience in ophthalmology and orthopedics and has been involved in many extracurricular and community organizations at his medical school.
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Michael Joseph Del Busto Jr.
32 Riddle Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Cell: 317-946-2978
Email: mjdelbus14@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2014-present University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM), Cincinnati, Ohio
M.D., June 2018 (expected)
2010-2014 Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
B.A. Biology, May 2014
Minor: Chemistry
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
High Pass on Comprehensive Exams
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014 Phi Beta Kappa
2010-2014 Dean’s List
Dean’s list, 8 semesters
2011, 2013 Top Twenty-Five Student Athlete
Awarded to student-athletes based on GPA
2011 Walter Fertig J. Writing Award
Awarded to a freshman for an exceptional piece of writing.
I wrote a research paper exploring past and present US
government officials, their affairs, and their effects on our
legislature.
GRANTS
2013 G Michael Dill Fund
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Selected for a student generated self-study, research project, or
internship
2013 Lilly Grant Business Internship
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Selected for a student created business internship
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013, March Invertebrate BiologyImmersion Trip
South Water Caye, Belize:
Performed intensive hands-on study of invertebrate biology along
side Dr. Eric Wetzel
Documented sea urchin species distribution based upon tidal
volume
RESEARCH
2013, Summer Undergraduate researcher with Tinker GreyMA & Jean Foutes RN
Shelbourne Knee Clinic, Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Total Knee Arthroplasty at SKC: Reimbursement Analysis”
Responsibilities included study set up, background research,
analyzing data, and statistical testing.
INTERNSHIPS
2013-2014 Marketing Assistant & Ophthalmic Assistant
Summers RevolutionEYES, Carmel, Indiana
Designed, developed, and trademarked the logo for Dr. Ciano’s
new company: LittleEyes
Helped create and launch 17,000 piece marketing campaign with
the Indianapolis Colts
2013 Data Analyst
Shelbourne Knee Clinic, Indianapolis, Indiana
Conducted a study comparing pre and post clinic visits & costs for
total knee arthroplasty patients at SKC
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2015 - Present Circle K International at UCCOM
Co-founder & treasurer
Collaborate with University of Cincinnati Undergraduate CKI
Helped set up for the 2015 Cincinnati Rubber Duck Regatta
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2014 - Present Med Mentor
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Co-Mentored Tion Byrd with George Kuntz (UCCOM 2018)
2010-2014 Community Day Football Camp
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Instructed elementary school children through the fundamentals of
football
Lead a group of 20 children to and from each football station at
camp
SCHOOL SERVICE
2013-2014 Resident Assistant
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
RA of the second floor of Cole Hall Dormitory
Independently in charge of 40 plus men (no full-time employees)
2013 Representative for Wabash College at National APPLE Conference
JW Marriot, Indianapolis, Indiana
Created an action plan on how to address drug and alcohol
problems on school’s campus
EMPLOYMENT
2015-present Research Assistant
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center – Ophthalmology
Department, Cincinnati, Ohio
Set up data base on RedCap
Data entry and analyzation
2015 (summer) Gross Anatomy Prosector
Independently dissected eight specimens to be used as
prosections in UCCOM’s gross anatomy curriculum
2010-2014 Lab Assistant
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
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Collaborated with Dr. Patrick Burton and created customized salt
water for the anemones using autoclaves
Independently cared for the health of over 300 Nematostella
vectensis
Worked with a variety of equipment: vortexes, micropipettes,
centrifuges, autoclaves, scales, and spectrometers
2011-2013 Sales Associate
GNC, Store #8094, Noblesville, Indiana
Informed customers about products and sold products based on
their needs and goals
EXTRACURRICULARS
2015-present Bearcat Barbell
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Co-founder, Co-Chair, and treasurer
Held workout classes during women’s health week
Created “bench press to beat breast cancer” fundraiser
o Raised x dollars
2015-present Ophthalmology Interest Group
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Co-Chair & Treasurer
Provided free reading glasses to homeless at the Drop-in Center
2015-present Latino Medical Student Association
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Treasurer
Sponsored & hosted The 26th
Annual LMSA Midwestern Regional
Conference at UCCOM
2015-present Student Advisor Group
Board Member
Communicate student needs to UCCOM education committee
Implemented a new final exam for UCCOM’s longitudinal primary
care clerkship
2014-present Healthcare Transformation Interest Group
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Member
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2010-2014 Varsity Football
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Four year varsity player, two year starting offensive tackle
NCAA DIII Elite Eight 2011
NCAC Conference Champions 2011
Senior Unity Council Leader (team’s governing body)
2012-2014 Wabash Acts Responsibly (WAR) Council
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Organized drug and alcohol talks given to incoming freshman
Created alcohol free options for TGIF
HOBBIES
2006-present Weight Lifting
1992-present Practicing Catholic
Confirmation sponsor for three adults
Godfather to Joseph Del Busto 2005