Khushi Gandhi
Passionate about patient care, medical research, and advancing healthcare through evidence-based practice.
About Me
I'm a third-year medical student at Stanford University School of Medicine, dedicated to pursuing a career in internal medicine with a focus on cardiology. My journey in medicine is driven by a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of human health and providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Throughout my medical education, I've developed a strong foundation in clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based medicine. I'm particularly interested in the intersection of cardiovascular health and preventive medicine, and how lifestyle interventions can transform patient outcomes.
Beyond the classroom and clinic, I'm actively involved in medical research, volunteer work, and mentoring pre-medical students. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning and staying current with the latest advances in medical science.
My Journey
2025 - Present
Master's Program
New York University Master’s of Global Public Health with a Concentration in Global Health and Advanced Certificate in Public Health Data Science
2025
Research Assistant
Research Assistant at the Implementing Sustainable Evidence-based interventions through Engagement (ISEE) Lab
2023 - 2025
AMSA President
President of the American Medical Student Association at Northeastern University
2022 - 2025
ALCSI President
President of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative at Northeastern University
2022 - 2023
EMT
EMT at Armstrong Ambulance Service
2021 - 2025
Undergraduate Studies
Northeastern University Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Public Health
Education
- Current GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Minor in Public Health
- Thesis: "Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young Adults"
Skills & Competencies
Clinical Experience
- •Conducting research on novel biomarkers for early detection of heart failure
- •Analyzing patient data from clinical trials involving 500+ participants
- •Co-authored 2 manuscripts currently under review in peer-reviewed journals
- •Provide basic health screenings and patient education to underserved populations
- •Assist physicians with patient intake and medical history documentation
- •Coordinate with social workers to connect patients with community resources
- •Led weekly discussion sections for 30+ undergraduate students
- •Developed study materials and practice exams for human physiology course
- •Held office hours to provide one-on-one academic support
Research Experience
Contributing to medical knowledge through clinical and translational research
Investigating the impact of community-based interventions on cardiovascular health outcomes in low-income populations. Conducted data analysis on 500+ patient records and contributed to manuscript preparation.
Explored alternative treatment strategies for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Performed laboratory experiments and presented findings at regional medical conference.
Developed and validated a brief mental health screening tool for use in primary care. Published findings in peer-reviewed journal with 95% sensitivity rate.
Publications
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Smith J, Doe A, Gandhi K. "Mental Health Screening in Primary Care: A Validation Study." Journal of Family Medicine, 2023; 45(3): 234-241.
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Williams R, Gandhi K, et al. "Novel Antimicrobial Strategies for Resistant Pathogens." International Journal of Microbiology, 2022; 38(2): 156-163.
Presentations
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Gandhi K, Johnson M. "Community-Based Cardiovascular Prevention Programs." Poster presentation at Regional Medical Conference, 2023.
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Gandhi K, et al. "Novel Antimicrobial Strategies for Resistant Pathogens." Oral presentation at National Student Research Forum, 2022.
Community Outreach
Committed to serving communities and promoting health equity through volunteer work and education
Community Health Initiative
Organize and participate in monthly health screening events providing blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, and health education to underserved populations. Served over 500 community members.
Impact: 500+ individuals screened
Youth Health Ambassadors
Develop and deliver interactive health education workshops for middle and high school students, covering topics from nutrition to mental health awareness. Mentor aspiring healthcare professionals.
Impact: 1,000+ students reached
Street Medicine Program
Provide basic medical care and health assessments to individuals experiencing homelessness. Coordinate with social services to connect patients with ongoing care and resources.
Impact: 200+ patients served
Elder Care Community Center
Led weekly wellness sessions for senior citizens focusing on fall prevention, medication management, and chronic disease self-management. Created educational materials in multiple languages.
Impact: 150+ seniors engaged
Volunteer Hours
Community Organizations
Lives Impacted
Resume
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Masters in Global Health
New York University • New York City • August 2027
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
National Academy of Sports Medicine (ID: 154149816) • July 2025-2027
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Northeastern University • Boston, MA • December 2024
Minor in Public Health • GPA: 3.8/4.0
Dean's List (all semesters) • Aspirer Scholarship Recipient
Medical Assistant
Center for Dermatology and Skin Surgery • Hoboken, NJ • August 2024-June 2025
- Assisted with 3,000+ patient appointments involving excisions, cryotherapy, and cosmetic procedures
- Created 5 new systems of organization through Excel and task delegation
- Head of melanoma case reporting to NJ State for quality assurance
Patient Care Technician II
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health • Jersey City, NJ • May 2024-June 2025
- Prepared 100+ patients for pre-operations by conducting vitals and anti-infection strategies
- Witnessed surgeries in gynecology, cardiothoracic, urology, plastics, and general surgery
Medical Assistant
Hudson Neurosurgery • Yonkers, NY • Summer 2022-School Breaks
- Witnessed over 50 spinal surgeries and learned medical image interpretation
- Gained 100+ shadowing hours under Dr. Haroon Choudhri, MD, FAANS
Undergraduate Clinical Researcher
Dana Farber Cancer Institute & Brigham and Women's Hospital
Medical Physics, Biophysics, Radiation Oncology • July 2022-Dec 2024
Clinical Research Assistant
MGH/HMS - Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang Laboratory
Second author publication in Annals of Thoracic Surgery • April 2022-Dec 2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ondrechen Research Group, Northeastern University
Drug discovery and computational chemistry • Jan 2022-Dec 2024
Founder & President
Northeastern ALCSI Team • TEDx NEU Speaker
Part-Time EMT
Armstrong Ambulance Service • 250+ hours
AMSA Event Coordinator & President
American Medical Student Association
Languages
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow medical students, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Feel free to reach out!