Collaborated with Public Health Experts from distinguished organizations like the WHO, UNICEF, and the NIH.

Diagnosed a real patient from the Nagari Medical Clinic & Maternity Ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

Developed a public health campaign for communities in Sub-Saharan Africa for implementation in 2021.

Madison Barnaby

New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science

Class of 2022

Madison Barnaby is a rising senior at New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science 2. Madison is a driven honor student who is enrolled in and has taken Advanced Placement and Honor courses.

Madison prides herself in dance and drawing. At school, she is the Co-Captain of the Step Team. She is also a member of her school's Student Ambassador program. During her free time, Madison enjoys reading and yoga.

Madison is overwhelmed with joy to be joining the Advanced Medical and Public Health internship this summer. She has always expressed her passion for expanding her horizons and learning about the world of medicine in hopes that one day she will become a pediatrician. In the future, Madison wants to take all of the skills she has learned at this summit and help make the changes needed in the medical field.

My Medical Training

In Partnership With The Nagari Medical Clinic & Maternity Ward In Bauchi State, Nigeria

The Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship diagnosis is the first-ever program of its kind. I not only got to work with top medical professionals from around the world, but also save lives.

Through Zoom, I was connected with a clinic and maternity ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria where I was able to interact with my patients in real-time. Using the doctor in Nigeria as an extension of myself, I examined & diagnosed my patient using my diagnostic training on the top 4 leading causes of death in Nigeria; malaria, typhoid fever, nutritional anemia, & acute respiratory infections (ARI).

These patients were not actors. They were locals from Bauchi State that were all ill and would normally not be able to afford medical treatment as they earn $1.25 a day or less. In return for working with our participants, all of their treatments were funded by Leadership Initiatives.

In 2021, Leadership Initiatives was able to fund the treatment of 26 patients.

My Diagnosis

My Patient's

Diagnosis

Amina is a three-year-old girl who lives with her parents in a small clay house in a community called Gudum Hausawa in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Her diet consists of minimal protein and not enough iron-rich food. Her family does not sleep with mosquito-proof netting.

Upon taking my patient's history, I found that Amina presented with intermittent fever, headache, loss of appetite, weakness, and leg swelling. I requested a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and blood count. The RDT came back positive and the blood count indicated severe anemia. I prescribed Amina Artemether-Lumefantrine, which is an anti-malarial tablet, and iron tablets for her anemia. In addition to this, I advised her to wear long sleeves, pants and to sleep using an insecticide-treated mosquito net to prevent catching malaria again, as well as maintaining a balanced, nutritious, and iron-rich diet to prevent nutritional anemia in the future.

Amina was ultimately diagnosed with malaria and anemia. She was placed on antimalarial drugs and iron tablets.

Leadership Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating future leaders across the globe through experiential learning.

At the conclusion of the internship, I presented my research proposal to a panel of judges including top executives from HOSA, the Leadership Initiatives Grant Committee, and top public health experts.

In the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship, I worked directly with development and public health experts to create an educational public health campaign. This campaign will target underserved communities in Nigeria and will be published and widely distributed in the area to increase awareness.

My Public Health Campaign Presentation

Collaborated with a group of the world’s premier scientists, professors, and professionals in the fields of neuroscience and neuroethics.

Synthesized new neuroscience knowledge into a research proposal for a cutting-edge neuroscience experiment.

Engaged in interactive activities with discussions about cognitive neuroscience and neuroethics in a cross-cultural setting through a biophysical lens.

Oyinkansola Tunji-Ogunsanya

Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering

Class of 2023

Oyinkansola Ann Tunji-Ogunsanya is a rising junior at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering. Oyin is a detail-oriented, responsible, and focused student who got enrolled in Advanced Placement, PLTW and Dual Enrollment courses.

Oyin enjoys Reading and playing tennis. At school, she is an active member of the Black student union. She is also a member of HOSA and competed at both state and international levels. During her free time, Oyin enjoys Chess and cooking. Oyin is a choir member in her local church and she also volunteered as a group leader for youth classes.

Oyin is looking forward to acquiring more knowledge and new ideas which she hopes will impact her life positively in her chosen career as a neurosurgeon as she participates in the Advanced Medical neuroscience internship this summer.

I learned about four of the most pertinent diseases in the developing world from medical professionals including Dr. Aisha Garba, medical doctor and public health expert in Nigeria.

I developed cultural competencies and a global perspective to assess the structural and social determinants of health that underlie these diseases.

I had the unique opportunity to learn about and practice patient examination, evaluation, and diagnosis skills which contributed to the expansion of my preparedness for a future in the medical field.

As a group, we explored the historical, ethical, and cultural implications as well as the medical terminology and procedures pertaining to each of the 4 diseases.

I now have the skills to recognize, diagnose, and recommend both treatment and prevention methods for each of the four diseases.

I gained a better understanding of the signs and symptoms correlated with different stages and severities of Malaria, Typhoid Fever, Acute Respiratory Infection, and Nutritional Anemia.

My Public Health Campaign