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1201 Indian AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Summary
- I’m a fourth-year medical student at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine with a passion for neurology and the art of healing. My journey in medicine has been shaped by hands-on experiences across internal medicine, neurology, surgery, and OBGYN, where I’ve learned to see patients not just through their symptoms but through their stories.
As an aspiring neurologist, I’m especially drawn to programs that value the integration of osteopathic medicine with neurology. My experiences, from performing neurological exams during rotations to contributing content for Brain and Spine Foundation Africa, have deepened my commitment to advancing neurological awareness and compassionate patient care.
I believe medicine is both science and storytelling. Inspired by mentors and leaders who embody empathy and curiosity, I aim to bring those values into my future as a physician.
Education & Training
Marian University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2026- Marian University College of Osteopathic MedicineBiomedical Science, 2021 - 2022
Howard UniversityBachelors of Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2015 - 2019
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Member Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2025
- Nominee Good samaritan MUCOM, 2024
- Sigma Sigma Phi recipient Sigma Sigma Phi at MUCOM, 2022
Publications & Presentations
Other
- The Battle in the Skies to Quench Earth's ThirstEsther Otu, Dr. Jumana Sfarjilani, Alex Chami, Leena Syed, Parmida Kafi Keramati and Dawn-Cadeau Odonkor
https://medicine.yale.edu/md-program/news-article/cloud-wars/
3/2/2023
Research History
- Research AssistantDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, MU-WCOM Biomedical Science Program. Principal Investigator: Wibert. A. Derbigny, PhD Investigated the mechanism by which Chlamydia Trachomatis causes genital infection through the hosts’ Toll-like three receptors.2022 - 2022
- Research AssistantDepartment of Chemistry, Howard University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vernon Morris, PhD Worked on and analyzed patients’ samples from the University of Gondar Hospital in Northern Ethiopia. Wrote a research paper on understanding bio-aerosols and their effect on human health.2017 - 2019
- Research AssistantNOAA, Center of Atmospheric Science, Howard University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vernon Morris, PhD Studied bio-aerosols and their effect on human health. Cultured bio-aerosol samples from Ethiopia to obtain viable microorganisms. Analyzed bio-aerosol samples by extracting DNA from samples.2017 - 2017
External Links
- Esther Kaka Otuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-otu-99573a112/
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