Alina A. Ahmed

(She/Her)

Yalow Honors Scholar at Hunter College Class of 2029

Goal-driven student with aspirations in the medical field. Possesses skills in professional work along with strengthened research skills, both technological and medical. Utilizes skills in resilience, critical thinking, and communication skills to explore medicine, specifically child psychiatry.

Contact

(718)-962-4176

[email protected]

Education

  • Hunter College
  • Expected 2029
  •                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Bachelor of Arts – Psychology within Neuroscience Concentration
  • Manhattan Center For Science And Mathematics – Manhattan, NY                                                                                                                         
  • 06/2025  
  • High School Diploma
  • 4.00 Cumulative GPA/4.00 Unweighted GPA

Positions

  • Columbia University Data Science Institute - Manhattan, NY
  • Data Science Research and Intern
  • 07/2024 – 08/2024
  • -Analyzed over 10 datasets and applied skills such as data cleaning, grouping, predicting, graphing, and more using R Programming. 
  • -Conducted a final research project with real-life data, publishing a final report on breast cancer within the United States. 
  • Future Physicians - Dallas, TX
  • Fundraising and Client Outreach Intern 
  • 07/2025 – 08/2025
  • – Supported students of all education levels in securing medical and scientific opportunities such as shadowing doctors, obtaining research projects, landing internships, and securing jobs. 
  • – Engaged with hundreds of organizations and institutions to cultivate strategic partnerships, secure funding through grants and donations of over $1000, and advance the mission of supporting underrepresented communities in healthcare. 
  • – Maintained a diverse network of various institutions and companies. 
  • GetWell Medcare P.C. - Queens, NY
  • Clinical Intern and Volunteer
  • 09/2024 – 03/2024
  • -Shadowed the daily procedures of a geriatrician and gained skills in both clerical and direct settings. 
  • -Held responsibilities in taking over 50 vitals taken daily.  
  • -Wrote down chief health complaints, medication changes, and past medical history profiles for patients. 
  • -Created appointments, referrals, and assisted new patients during front desk shifts. 
  • South Asian Association (SAA) – Manhattan, New York.                          
  • Co-Founder and Co-President 
  • 01/2024 – 06/2024
  • -Co-founded and organized events to connect the South Asian community at school. 
  • -Raised $300+ with a bake sale, which contributed towards school funding. 
  • -Accumulated over 50 members via social media through designing flyers, and social media outreach 
  • RQM Tutorials – Jamaica, Queens, New York                                              11/2025 – Present 
  • Educator and Tutor 
  • 11/2025 – Present 
  • – Tutored students from grades 1-8 in common core curriculum. 
  • – Provided 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for students struggling with specific subjects or  learning disabilities. 
  • – Supported students in building proficiency in major subjects such as math, science, and English. 
  • Data Science Institute at Columbia University - Manhattan, NY
  • Researcher and Writer
  • 07/2024 – 08/2024
  • Independently analyzed 300+ cases of breast cancer using the Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer Dataset, which included real-life cases along with dimensions of an individual’s tumor. Had Ivy League mentors assist me in this process.
  • Planned out a research question which included methodologies, results, and a potential solution in regards to decreasing the rate of tumor malignancy.
  • Used R Programming to filter data, create bar graphs to visualize certain patterns within breast cancer, conduct a chi-square analysis through code, and build my own prediction model.
  • Utilized both coding and statistical skills, along with critical thinking, throughout the research project.
  • National Honor Society, NHS - Manhattan, New York
  • Community Service Volunteer
  • 06/2024 – 06/2025
  • Led New York State resource drive held at my high school. Provided over 500 toys, coats, gloves, food, and other resources to immigrant and low-income families within the five boroughs.
  • Assisted prospective families through open houses at our high school, serving as a tour guide and answering questions and concerns related to our school.
  • Helped organize our school blood drive, directing students and faculty, and keeping records of blood donors throughout the event.
  • Contributed to planning and assisting in school events, such as homecoming, spirit week, and large group photography, which will be placed in the school yearbook.
  • Gained skills in fast record keeping through ticket selling, overall student records, and purchases.

Scholarships and Awards

Yalow Honors Scholars Program – Prestigious Scholarship for Medical/STEM Undergraduate Students

Peter F. Vallone Scholarship – Awarded to Students with High GPA In High School

Finalist for Columbia University’s Data Science Research Program and course completion (1 of 45 selected internationally).

Member of the Kenneth Allen Memorial Chapter of the National Honor Society (1 of 150 selected Nationally).

Principal Honor Roll (10th Grade and 12th Grade; selected within the school).

Academic Interests

Neuroscience, Medicine, Pediatrics, Research, Volunteering, Lab-work