Amisha Gandhi

Amisha Gandhi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Doctor of Optometry Student at Midwestern University

  • Education

    • Streamwood High School

      2015 - 2016
    • Midwestern University

      2023 - 2027
      Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
    • Loyola University Chicago

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Biology (Major), Healthcare Administration (Minor)
    • Conant High School

      2016 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Medical Careers Club (fundraising chair), South Asian Student Association, Health Occupations Students of America (state qualifier)

  • Experience

    • The TJX Companies, Inc.

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
      Sales Floor Associate
    • Loyola University Chicago

      May 2020 - May 2023
      • Insight Pre-Optometry Club President

        May 2022 - May 2023
      • Health Occupations Students of America Competitions Coordinator

        Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Insight Pre-Optometry Club Vice President

        May 2021 - May 2022
      • Insight Pre-Optometry Club Secretary

        May 2020 - May 2021
    • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Communications Intern

      - Coordinating various aspects of the Light the Night fundraising campaign such as securing donations, recruiting volunteers, preparing event materials, phone calls, etc. - Preparing marketing materials to be sent to potential participants and donors - Aiding in volunteer management

    • Retina Institute Of Illinois

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
      Ophthalmic Technician

      - Assist the ophthalmologist with in-clinic procedures and injections- Measure visual acuities and conduct tonometry tests- Perform OCT imaging, fundus/optos photos, and fluorescein angiography of the retina- Obtain medical history and HPI records

    • Midwestern University

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
      SEE at CCO Program

      - Explored the various specialities within the field of optometry- Observed students and optometrists in the multispeciality clinic - Met and discussed with current optometry students and faculty

    • Indiana University School of Optometry

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
      EyeU Program

      - Gained an understanding of the optometric profession and research at IUSO- Observed procedure demonstrations and vision therapy exercises- Met and spoke with current students, alumni, and faculty

    • Prevent Blindness Illinois / ISPB

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Student Intern

      - Examine the causes of health disparities in diverse populations of Chicago - Develop materials and implement programs to promote vision and eye health- Implement community-driven outreach strategies to effect change at both individual and policy levels- Build and maximize partner relationships that affect health in a community

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Aug 2023
    • IRB Human Subjects Research Training

      CITI Program
      Sept 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amisha Gandhi
      College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List - May 2021
    • Awarded to Amisha Gandhi
      2020 State Qualifer for Health Occupations Students of America - Mar 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Logistics Volunteer

      Issued by WINGS Program, Inc. on May 2021
      WINGS Program, Inc.Associated with Amisha Gandhi
    • Newborn Department Volunteer

      Issued by AMITA Health on Sept 2017
      AMITA HealthAssociated with Amisha Gandhi
    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Unit Volunteer

      Issued by Friendship Village of Schaumburg on Jun 2017
      Friendship Village of SchaumburgAssociated with Amisha Gandhi