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Jade G. Ismail

Pre-Medical Student & Researcher

Honors pre-medical student with an APA-accepted publication and experience spanning clinical care, behavioral health, activism, and public speaking. Focused on health equity and evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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About Me

I am an honors pre-medical student at Western Kentucky University pursuing a B.S. in Psychological Sciences and a B.S. in Minority Medicine & Health Equity, a self-design major I created to explore disparities in the healthcare system. My path to medicine is shaped by a commitment to patient-centered care and the belief that disadvantaged communities deserve to be seen fully, treated with reaspect, and researched with integrity.

As a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with experience in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient cardiology, and emergency medicine, I've learned how successful physicians require both skill and compassion. My undergraduate research highlights my interest in the intersections of biology, identity, bias, and access. This includes my honors thesis on transgender identity and social rejection as well as my work on GLP-1 receptor agonists and gender-affirming hormone therapy.

Beyond the clinic and classroom, I turned my values into service by founding WKU STEMPOWERMENT, leading advocacy intiatives through Student Government, and drawing on ten years of competitive Speech and Debate. I want to practice medicine as both a science and a muscle that I continuously strengthen through scholastic curiosity and a dedication to equity.

My Passions

Clinical Care

Behavioral health, cardiology, and emergency experience spanning safety monitoring, triage, EKGs, and crisis de-escalation.

Research

APA in-press publication and honors research at the intersection of biology, identity, bias, and access.

Health Equity

Committed to patient rights, policy, and evidence-based approaches that close the gap between need and access.

Advocacy

LGBTQ+ advocacy and equity-centered programming through student government and community partnerships.

Leadership

Founder and president of a 50+ member STEM organization supporting underrepresented students.

Communication

A decade in speech and debate with state, national, and international championship recognition.

Skills & Credentials

Clinical

  • Patient Triage
  • Vitals & EKG
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Clinical Charting
  • Group Therapy
  • EMR Management

Research & Analysis

  • Research Design
  • Data Analysis
  • Conjoint Analysis
  • Literature Synthesis
  • Scientific Writing
  • APA Publication

Advocacy & Communication

  • Public Speaking
  • Health Education
  • LGBTQ+ Advocacy
  • Patient Rights & Policy
  • Mentorship
  • Spanish (Proficient)

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • CITI Human Subjects Research
  • CITI Responsible Conduct of Research
  • MS Word Specialist
  • MS PowerPoint Specialist

Education

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

  • B.S. in Psychological Sciences — 4.0 Departmental GPA, Thesis-Track Honors Degree
  • B.S. in Minority Medicine & Health Equity — 3.95 GPA, Mahurin Honors College Self-Design Major

United States Career Institute

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Program

  • Certified by the National Healthcareer Association on July 4, 2025.

Honors, Awards & Grants

Holle Award for Excellence in Forensics, University of Alabama — $10,000 national award (2025)

International Forensics Association Global Champion, Dublin, Ireland (2024)

Cherry Presidential Scholarship — $64,000 WKU academic merit scholarship

National Forensics Association National Champion (2024–2026)

Asynchronous National Tournament Champion — Informative Speaking & Prose Interpretation (2026)

NSDA Student of the Year (2023) & National Champion (2022)

2x Outstanding Public Service Award, WKU (2025–2026)

Seat at the Table: Outstanding Leadership Award, WKU Black Alumni Association (2026)

Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement Grant — $3,500 research funding (2024)

Leadership & Service

Turning values into action through mentorship, advocacy, and community partnership.

WKU STEMPOWERMENT

Founder & President

  • Founded and lead a 50+ member student organization supporting underrepresented students in STEM through mentorship, academic support, service, scholarship guidance, and professional development.
  • Coordinated campus and community outreach, including STEM service events, TRIO advising connections, high school engagement, and leadership development for younger officers.

WKU Forensics

Senior Member & Team Representative

  • Competed nationally in Speech & Debate for 10 years, earning state, national, and international recognition across public address, interpretation, limited preparation, and duo events.
  • Earned multiple collegiate national championships, including NFA finalist placements and International Forensics Association championship recognition.

WKU Student Government

Inaugural Chair, Action & Opportunity Committee

  • Founded and chaired the committee following campus DEI restructuring, creating a formal SGA space for equity-centered programming, student advocacy, and campus engagement.
  • Organized initiatives addressing student access, civic education, and community support.

AMSA & Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Society

Member

  • Engage in pre-health programming, professional development, service initiatives, and peer networks focused on medical education, clinical exposure, and preparation for health professions.

Space City Camp for Free Speech

Lead Instructor

  • Led Speech & Debate instruction for underserved students in argument development, delivery, confidence-building, and individualized performance growth.

Hope Harbor Center for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Volunteer & Partner

  • Supported campus-community fundraising and awareness efforts, helping connect students to survivor-centered advocacy, education, and local resources.

Potter Children's Home for Disadvantaged Youth

Volunteer & Partner

  • Organized student-led fundraising, donation efforts, and campus outreach supporting unhoused youth, foster children, and families served by Potter Children's Home.

Clinical & Professional Experience

Clinical Employment

Psychiatric Mental Health Technician

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital

  • Coordinate with psychiatric providers, licensed social workers, and counselors to gain insight into acute health care and treatment planning.
  • Facilitate de-escalation strategies during behavioral crises to support patient and staff safety.
  • Monitor patients to ensure safety and clinical stability at all times.
  • Lead therapeutic group sessions to enhance social and coping mechanisms.
  • Draft precise clinical logs documenting daily observed mental states.

Medical Assistant

Southern Kentucky Heart Institute

  • Performed EKG readings, collected vital signs, and conducted patient triage.
  • Managed electronic medical records ensuring accuracy and data compliance.

Emergency Department Technician Volunteer

Med Center Health

  • Assisted with patient coordination, vital signs, inventory management, and supply stocking in the Emergency Department.
  • Shadowed ER providers to gain insight into acute medical assistance.

Non-Clinical Employment

Global Belonging & Inclusion Intern

MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA)

  • Support global Belonging & Inclusion initiatives across the Americas region.
  • Assist with healthcare and biotech-focused outreach, communications, and engagement programming.
  • Collaborate with B&I leaders to strengthen inclusive workplace culture.

Public Address Coach & Writing Instructor

Privately Operated

  • Mentor students to refine oratorical delivery and public engagement.
  • Instruct diverse groups in advanced rhetorical devices and structure.
  • Facilitate workshops on persuasive writing techniques for academics.

Literary Interpretation & Public Address Instructor

UNC Chapel Hill — Institute for Speech & Debate

  • Taught students effective public speaking under the Institute for Speech & Debate.
  • Created course materials and led lectures on speech preparation, delivery, and audience engagement.

Public Speaking Lead Instructor

Stanford University

  • Created a comprehensive curriculum teaching speech writing and public address.
  • Worked with students from many parts of the globe to grow confidence in academic and professional communication.

Research, Publications & Presentations

Honors Thesis Research, Psychological Sciences

"Attraction with an Asterisk: A Conjoint Analysis of Desirability, Bias, and Political Judgments Toward Transgender Women in Relationship Decision-Making"

  • Conducted an independent conjoint analysis examining how transgender identity, attractiveness, personality, moral values, and criminal history influenced heterosexual men's romantic, sexual, and overall partner evaluations.
  • In Press, the American Psychological Association, Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.
  • Secured $3,500 in undergraduate research funding and presented at the APS Global Summit, SPSP Annual Convention, and WKU Student Scholar Showcase.

Honors Curriculum Research, Biological Epidemiology

"Post-Weight-Loss Psychological Asymmetries in the Era of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists"

  • Examining GLP-1 receptor agonist mechanisms and the ethical, public health, and access implications of GLP-1 therapies.

Honors Curriculum Research, Molecular Biology

Estrogenic & Antiandrogenic Signaling in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

  • Synthesized molecular, clinical, and epidemiological literature on estrogenic and antiandrogenic signaling in transfeminine gender-affirming hormone therapy.
  • Analyzed estradiol activity, androgen suppression, receptor signaling, endocrine feedback, and downstream physiological outcomes.

Let's Connect

I'm always glad to connect about research collaborations, clinical opportunities, mentorship, or equity-centered work in medicine and health. Thank you for taking the time to review my work, please feel free to reach out.