Physiology Coursework
North Carolina, USA
Curiosity | Discipline | Service
Daya Degala
High School Student | Medicine & Brain Science Interest | Healthcare Technology Learner
I am a high school student in North Carolina with a strong interest in medicine, brain science, and the intersection of healthcare and technology. After completing 10th grade, I am continuing to build my academic foundation through science coursework, 175+ hours of observation-based clinical exposure, service, and independent learning.
175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours: 100 clinical hours + 75 surgical observation hours.
Physiology Coursework
Current Internship
175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Brain Science Interest
Exploring Medicine
175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Service & Leadership
About
About Me
I recently completed 10th grade and am actively exploring medicine as a long-term interest. My interests include brain science, biology, chemistry, physics, and health science. I am especially fascinated by how the brain works, how cells communicate, and how advances in research can improve patient care.
Through 175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours, along with academic enrichment, I have started learning how medical professionals combine scientific knowledge, empathy, and responsibility to support patients.
I am continuing to develop my foundation through science coursework, service, teamwork, and technology-based learning. My goal is to grow step by step while staying curious, disciplined, and committed to meaningful impact.
Harvard Medical School Pre-College Program: Physiology Coursework
Studied physiology topics, including systems physiology and connections between biological mechanisms and clinical understanding.
Wake Forest University Internship
Currently started an internship at Wake Forest University, continuing to learn in an academic environment while building professional experience.
Clinical Exposure Internship: 175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Gained observation-based exposure across 100 clinical hours and 75 surgical observation hours, including patient consultations, care-team workflow, and pre-operative and post-operative discussions.
Academic Focus
Academic Interests
Areas of science and healthcare that continue to shape my academic journey.
Brain Science Interest
Exploring how the brain, nervous system, memory, behavior, and learning connect to human health.
Medicine
Learning how medical professionals combine science, communication, and responsibility to care for patients.
Biology & Chemistry
Building a foundation in cells, molecules, reactions, and the processes that support life.
Physics & Health Science
Understanding the physical principles and healthcare concepts that support modern medicine.
AI in Healthcare
Interested in how technology, data, and AI can help improve healthcare workflows and patient support.
Research & Innovation
Exploring how scientific questions become discoveries that can improve diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Clinical Learning
Clinical Exposure & Shadowing: 175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Across 175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours, including 100 clinical hours and 75 surgical observation hours, my shadowing experience introduced me to the pace, responsibility, and human side of medicine. I observed patient consultations, pre-operative and post-operative discussions, and the importance of clear communication between clinicians, patients, and care teams.
Patient Communication
Observed how clear explanations, listening, and empathy help patients feel informed and supported.
Clinical Workflow
Learned how care teams move from consultation to preparation, treatment, follow-up, and recovery.
Medical Professionalism
Saw the importance of responsibility, respect, privacy, and attention to detail in clinical settings.
Leadership
Service & Leadership
Beyond academics, I value teamwork, service, and leadership. Activities such as volleyball, DECA, UNICEF-related service, and community involvement have helped me develop communication, discipline, and responsibility.
Volleyball
Developing teamwork, consistency, communication, and discipline through athletics.
DECA
Building leadership, presentation, business, and problem-solving skills.
UNICEF-related Service
Supporting service-minded efforts connected to children, community, and global awareness.
Community Service
Contributing time and effort to causes that support others and strengthen the community.
Student Leadership
Continuing to grow as a student leader through responsibility, collaboration, and initiative.
Strengths
Skills & Strengths
Science & Medicine
Science Learning
175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Research Curiosity
Academic Discipline
Technology
Technology Foundations
Data Literacy
Analytical Thinking
Healthcare Technology Interest
Service & Leadership
Patient Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Community Service
Path Forward
My Journey
A growing path through science, service, clinical learning, and future goals.
Completed Biology and Health Science
Built an early foundation in life science and healthcare concepts.
Completed 10th Grade
Continued developing academic discipline and deeper interest in science and medicine.
Physiology Academic Enrichment
Studied systems physiology through Harvard Medical School Pre-College Program coursework and explored how biological mechanisms connect to health and disease.
Started Wake Forest University Internship
Currently beginning an internship at Wake Forest University and gaining exposure to a professional academic setting.
175+ Clinical and Surgery Observation Hours
Observed real-world patient care, clinical workflow, and medical professionalism through 100 clinical hours and 75 surgical observation hours.
Growing Interest in Brain Science
Became increasingly interested in the brain, nervous system, neuroplasticity, and patient outcomes.
Preparing for Advanced Science Coursework
Continuing to strengthen knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and health science.
Exploring Research and Medicine Opportunities
Looking for meaningful ways to learn from mentors, clinical experiences, service, and academic enrichment.
Future Direction
Future Goals
My long-term interest is medicine, with continued learning about brain science, patient care, and research-related questions. I hope to keep building experience through advanced coursework, clinical exposure, service, and academic enrichment opportunities.
Strengthen Science Foundation
Continue building strong academic knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, brain science, and health science.
Gain Meaningful Clinical Exposure
Learn from healthcare professionals while better understanding patient care, teamwork, and clinical responsibility.
Explore Brain Science Research Questions
Seek opportunities to understand how research can improve knowledge of the brain, disease, recovery, and treatment.
“Curiosity, discipline, and service are the foundation of the path I am building.”
Connect
Contact
For mentorship, academic opportunities, shadowing-related communication, or student portfolio inquiries, please use the link below.
LinkedIn
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