Ethan McDonald

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About me
Medical Student at SHSU-COM | 2LT United States Air Force
Education
- St. Mary's University
  2018 - 2022
  B.S. Biology Biology, General
  Activities and Societies: Pre-Medical Society (2020-2021 Volunteering Coordinator, 2021-2022 President) Tutoring (General and Organic Chemistry from Fall 2019-Spring 2022), Research (Summer 2021-Spring 2022), Baseball (Fall 2018-Spring 2021) Scholarships: Presidential Scholarship (Fall 2018 - Present), SET Departmental Scholarship (Fall 2019 – Present), Anthony J. Kaufmann Health Sciences Scholarship (Fall 2020 – Spring 2021), T Griffith Jones Scholarship (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022), Alumni Scholarship (Fall 2020 – Present), Biaggini Scholarship Program (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022)Recognitions/Awards: Dean’s List Highest and High Honors (Fall 2018 – Fall 2021), Heartland Conference President’s List Honor Roll - Baseball (Fall… Show more Scholarships: Presidential Scholarship (Fall 2018 - Present), SET Departmental Scholarship (Fall 2019 – Present), Anthony J. Kaufmann Health Sciences Scholarship (Fall 2020 – Spring 2021), T Griffith Jones Scholarship (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022), Alumni Scholarship (Fall 2020 – Present), Biaggini Scholarship Program (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022)Recognitions/Awards: Dean’s List Highest and High Honors (Fall 2018 – Fall 2021), Heartland Conference President’s List Honor Roll - Baseball (Fall 2018, Spring 2019), Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll – Baseball (Fall 2019 – Spring 2021), 2022 Presidential Award nominee Show less
- Sam Houston State University
  2022 - 2026
  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine
  Activities and Societies: Vice President - SAMOPS, Vice President & Volunteer Coordinator - SAOASM, SHSU-COM Student Ambassador
- Lutheran South Academy
  2014 - 2018
  Activities and Societies: Baseball, Football, National Honors Society Scholar athlete of the year (2018)
Experience
- St. Mary's University
  Aug 2019 - May 2022
  Paid biological research with Dr. Mary Hawkins investigating estrogenic effects of estradiol (E2) on various organs such as the liver, brain, and testes using male zebrafish as a research model. Currently leading a pre-medical student organization by putting together speakers, events, and service opportunities for the student members. Speakers include physicians and medical school admission personnel revolving around the medical school admission process and the journey to becoming a medical professional. Tutored the subjects of General and Organic Chemistry through the use of Peer-Led Team Learning, in-person and Zoom drop-In tutoring sessions.
  - Research Assistant
    Aug 2021 - May 2022
  - Pre-Medical Society President
    May 2021 - May 2022
  - General & Organic Chemistry Tutor
    Aug 2019 - May 2022
- The University of Texas Medical Branch
  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
  Research Assistant
  Paid summer research with Dr. Maria Micci, PhD. Worked in the Department of Anesthesiology investigating a possible treatment post-traumatic brain injury as it's a risk factor to Alzheimer's disease. Was awarded the Neuroscience Graduate Program & the William D. & Jean C. Willis Endowment in Neuroscience.
- United States Air Force
  Sept 2022 - now
  Second Lieutenant
  Commissioned 2LT on September 1, 2022. Health Professions Scholarship Program.
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  American Heart Association
  Jul 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
  American Heart Association
  Jul 2024
- Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
  CITI Program
  Aug 2022
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