Arya Ganesh
Ellicott City
Summary
Motivated pre-medical undergraduate student with extensive hospital clinical experience across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, and orthopedics. Strong skills in research, writing, data organization, and communication, with proven ability to learn fast and work independently. Seeking opportunities to contribute in healthcare, research, or technology focused roles while building clinical and analytical experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
02.2026 - Current
- Provided crisis support through active listening and empathetic communication with individuals in distress.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to assess needs and de-escalate tense situations effectively.
- Documented interactions accurately to ensure continuity of care and inform follow-up strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to share insights and improve response techniques for various scenarios.
Team Member
River House Pizza
Ellicott City, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking processes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Provided exceptional customer service by taking orders and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas to adhere to health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.
Physician Shadow
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments by observing physician interactions and documenting care processes.
- Shadowed healthcare professionals to gain insights into diagnostic and treatment methodologies.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to understand collaborative approaches in pediatric care.
- Observed clinical procedures, enhancing knowledge of medical protocols and patient management strategies.
Physician Shadow
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Observed cardiac catheterization lab procedures, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, and stent placement
- Observed pacemaker implantation procedures
- Observed open-heart surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement
- Observed vein graft harvesting from the leg (saphenous vein) for use in bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the heart
- Observed inpatient rounds and outpatient consultations, including patient history taking, diagnosis discussions, and treatment planning
- Observed orthopedic procedures, including spinal steroid injections and musculoskeletal evaluations
- Gained exposure to interprofessional collaboration, hospital workflow, and patient-physician communication
Volunteer
Shadithya Hospital
Chennai, India
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Observed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures and learned about indications, safety protocols, and patient monitoring
- Observed psychiatric patient interviews and evaluations, including discussions of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Interacted with patients in a supervised clinical setting, gaining insight into patient communication and therapeutic rapport
- Observed multidisciplinary collaboration between psychiatrists, nurses, and mental health staff
- Gained exposure to inpatient psychiatric unit workflow and mental health care delivery
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Pre-Med / Psychology / Biology Track
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
05-2028
Associate of Science -
Howard Community College (HCC)
05-2026
Skills
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets
- Fast typing & transcription
- Organized and efficient
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Online research & literature review
- Basic data entry & spreadsheet organization
- Medical terminology (intro level)
- Strong written communication
- Detail-oriented proofreading
- Confidentiality awareness (HIPAA exposure)
Timeline
Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
02.2026 - Current
Team Member
River House Pizza
08.2025 - Current
Physician Shadow
Kennedy Krieger Institute
08.2025 - 08.2025
Physician Shadow
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
06.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Shadithya Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Pre-Med / Psychology / Biology Track
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Associate of Science -
Howard Community College (HCC)