Marharyta Krylova

Co-manage operations for a 50+ member surgical ethics working group, including meeting schedules, agendas, communications, and membership. Facilitate smooth collaboration on ongoing research projects. Partner with surgeons and ethicists to evaluate innovation adoption in operative settings.

Founded a student network to provide free, early access to pre-health resources, addressing gaps in guidance. Grew the chapter to 250+ members, leading a 30-person executive team. Advised Duke’s first student-led national pre-health research conference, hosting 160+ undergraduates and speakers including Nobel Laureate Robert Lefkowitz.

Selected as a Duke Ambassador from 250+ applicants to represent the university at high-profile alumni and trustee events. Served as New Member Coordinator, welcoming and onboarding new ambassadors, and earned the 2nd Most Hours Award for 200+ hours of campus engagement.

Advanced from Sponsorship Committee Member to VP over two years. Secured partnerships with 10+ organizations and helped lead a 300+ person annual conference, overseeing logistics, marketing, and programming. Mentored speakers to craft impactful talks that reached wide audiences via the TEDx platform.

Provided compassionate support to families of surgical patients, facilitating admission logistics to reduce anxiety. Collaborated with medical staff to enhance the patient experience in high-stress environments.

Delivered hands-on STEM education to students in under-resourced schools and mentored high schoolers on independent research. Addressed educational gaps by adapting lessons to diverse learning styles.

Provided companionship and creative support for residents in assisted living and memory care. Built trust through patient-centered activities to improve the quality of life for seniors with memory loss.

Volunteered in inpatient pharmacy and the Surgical ICU, assisting with medication kit assembly and supply restocking. Supported efficient medication workflows and patient care operations.

Enhanced skills in utilizing digital art to convey complex medical concepts and surgical procedures to patients in a clear and engaging manner.

Investigated glioblastoma treatment pathways and conducted experimental assays to explore mechanisms of genomic instability in aggressive brain tumors.

Participated in workshops on MCAT preparation, medical training, and the medical school admissions process.

Implemented a research-based curriculum centered on self-awareness, relationship building, teamwork, and global impact.

Completed a nine-month academic program featuring seminars on medical ethics, clinical research, and professional development led by Mayo Clinic faculty.

Authored articles on complex ethical topics like tube feeding in dementia and the ethics of "clean eating." Translated research into meaningful discussions to explore diverse perspectives in medicine.

Engaged in in-depth analysis of pivotal neurosurgery research articles and evaluated various treatment modalities to tailor personalized care plans.

Advised URS office on research policies and programming to enhance undergraduate research experience campus-wide.

Facilitated access to medical resources for pre-medical students and engaged in seminars to expand knowledge within the medical field.