Andy Sallavanti is a senior biology student at Ursinus College seeking an internship to help gain admission to medical school. He has a 3.738 GPA and research experience studying heart physiology under stress. As an intern, he assisted with cancer research involving drug delivery molecules. Through shadowing experiences, he observed roles of a family doctor, anesthesiologist, and dentist. He has volunteered in medical settings and held leadership roles in student organizations related to medicine and the environment.

1. Andy Sallavanti
2620 Orchard Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 – (717) 471-8051 – ansallavanti@ursinus.edu
Objective
To obtain an internship that will help me gain admission into medical school
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology (May 2018)
Minor in Spanish
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
 Cumulative GPA: 3.738
Research Experience
Research Assistant with Dr. Beth Bailey, Biology Department, Ursinus College (2016-2017)
 Researched physiological stress heart undergoes when mice were subjected to exercise and pregnancy.
 Studied adaptations of heart when exposed to sustained stress.
Internship
Research Intern with Dr. Robert Getts, Genisphere Biotech Company, Hatfield, PA (June - August 2016)
 Assisted with cancer research and worked on improving the delivery efficiency of drug molecules to cancer cells.
 3DNA served as a delivery molecule to which the drug and targeting molecules were attached.
 Perfected techniques such as cancercell culturing, aspirating, gel electrophoresis,and GFP mRNA labeling.
Shadoing Experience
Family Doctor, Dr. John Cotter, Sallavanti and Cotter Family Medicine, Lancaster, PA (July 2015)
 Followed Dr. Cotter and saw many different patients throughout day.
Anesthesiologist,Dr. Dave Jones, Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, PA (August 2015)
 Followed Dr. Jones throughout hospitaland learned role of an anesthesiologist.
 Viewed roles of otherdoctors in hospitaland observed surgeries such as knee and hip replacements, appendix removal and
open heart surgery.
Dentist, Dr. Roger Strause,Centerville Family Dental, Lancaster, PA (August 2015)
 Followed doctors and observed oral surgeries as well as routine checkups.
Activities and Affiliations
Volunteer,The Clinic:Medical Center for the Uninsured, Phoenixville,PA (2017)
 Worked in the lab and interacted with both the patients and doctors.
Member, Center for Science and the Common Good (CSCG), Ursinus College (2015-2017)
 Organized speaker events and ran discussions that helped bridge gap between science and society.
 Discussed relevant scientific issues with others so they can gain appreciation for impacts of science on society.
Volunteer,Seasons Hospice, Ursinus College (2015-2016)
 Visited patients in hospice. Offered companionship and assistance. Received certificate of completion.
Vice President, Student Awarenessfor Transplant Recipients (SATR), Ursinus College (2016-2017)
 Created club to raise awareness for organ donation and families affected.
 Submitted proposal, recruited members and planned events.
Volunteer,Wismer on Wheels, Ursinus College (2015-2016)
 Packaged left over food from cafeteria to be delivered to those in need.
Member, Ultimate Frisbee, Ursinus College (2014-2017)
 Participated in daily practices and competitions against other schools.
Employee, Oregon Dairy Restaurant,Lancaster, PA (2013-2017)
 Worked in kitchen and dealt with customers.
Member, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS),Ursinus College (2014-2015)
 Attended meetings with medical professionals and a medical conference. Obtained CPR certification.
Member, Eco Rep, Ursinus College (2015)
 Raised awareness for conserving and recycling, and helped organize Recyclemania carnival.
Skills
 CPR certified
 Familiarity in laboratory setting including use of spectrophotometerand different microscopes.
 Intermediate Spanish