ROCHESTER EARLY MEDICAL SCHOLAR

Krish D. Arora

BS/MD Candidate at University of Rochester Medicine

I study Computational Biology at the University of Rochester. My work spans population ophthalmology, cardiac nursing research, and clinical care, with an interest in applying data analysis and computer vision to health research.

Austin, TX · Rochester, NY · New York, NY

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Incoming experience

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Incoming

Student ResearcherStarting November 2026New York, NY

Clinical Pathology

Preceptor: Dr. Jessica Posada

Mount Sinai Health System Incoming

Student Researcher · Summer 2027 placementStarting May 2027New York, NY

Ophthalmology

Experience

Research & clinical care

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Student ResearcherOctober 2026 – PresentNew York, NY

Healthcare Delivery in Ophthalmology

Preceptor: Dr. Ravi Parikh, MD, MPH

University of Rochester Medicine

Student ResearcherOctober 2025 – PresentRochester, NY

Cardiac Nursing

Preceptor: Dr. Mary G. Carey, PhD, RN

Flaum Eye Institute

Student ResearcherMay 2026 – PresentRochester, NY

Population Ophthalmology

Preceptor: Dr. Rajeev Ramchandran, MD; Dr. Hossein Mousazadeh, PhD

RC Medical Emergency Response Team

Emergency Medical TechnicianSeptember 2025 – PresentRochester, NY

Non-transport BLS Emergency Services

St. David’s HealthCare

Clinical InternJune 2024 – April 2025Austin, TX

Cardiology and Vascular Surgery

Preceptor: Dr. Manish Chauhan, MD

Sing Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Clinical InternJune 2022 – November 2024Austin, TX

Orthodontics and Pediatric Orthodontics

Preceptor: Dr. Yashodhara Singh, DDS

Beverly Hills Medical Imaging

Clinical InternJune 2023 & June 2024Beverly Hills, CA

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Preceptor: Dr. Puneet Chandak, MD

Research

Conference presentations

Beyond the Poverty Line: A Regional Health Equity Analysis of Above-Poverty Financial Hardship and Vision Burden in Western New York and the Finger Lakes

Conference presentationOctober 9, 2026Buffalo, NY

Advancing Health Equity in Western NY

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Hossein Mousazadeh, PhD; Krish Arora; Neil S. Dogra, BS; Rajeev S. Ramchandran, MD

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Projects

Using OpenCV to perform segmentation with the ultimate goal of preventing CLABSI.

ProjectJuly 2025 – Present

OpenCV
WoundIQ
ARUCO tagging
Computer vision

Single and multiple ArUco marker detection, with CNN segmentation examples and obstruction testing.

Using Python to Simulate Quantum Properties in CdSe Photovoltaic Cells

ProjectMay 2023 – May 2024

Python
Quantum coherence
Biophysics simulation

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CdSe quantum dot size distribution, power output by time of day, a heat map across 273 days, and daily cumulative power output.

Comparing Antimicrobial Efficacy of Bio-enzymes to Ammonium Based Enzymes

ProjectJanuary 2024 – May 2024

Bio-enzyme synthesis
Antimicrobial assays

Bioenzyme and purchased enzyme E. coli inhibition radius across six trials, and synthesis pH across 90 days.

Skills

Programming & tools

Python
pandas
NumPy
scikit-learn
OpenCV
R
tidyverse
ggplot2
SQL
Stata
Git / GitHub

Statistical modeling

Multivariable regression
Logistic regression
Train / test evaluation
Feature engineering

Data & computer vision

Geospatial analysis
Image segmentation
Feature detection
Statistical visualization

Clinical research & coordination

Clinical data research
HIPAA compliance
Human subjects protection training
Data de-identification
FDA compliance
International data usage guidelines
IRB formation

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician, Basic

New York State Department of Health

Issued July 2026Expires January 2028

Credential ID: NYE545870

Human Subject Protection for Biomedical Researchers

CITI Program

Issued January 2026Expires January 2029

Credential ID: 74942505

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Issued April 2025Expires April 2027

State registration: Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Expired

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Issued May 2024Expired May 2025

Credential ID: PJ2C5C6D8

Education

University of Rochester

B.S. in Computational BiologyAugust 2025 – December 2028Rochester, NY

GPA: 3.94 · Sophomore · Dean’s List · Maximum Merit Scholarship

River Campus Medical Emergency Response Team

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Doctor of Medicine candidate · Class of ’33August 2025 – May 2033Rochester, NY

Conditional acceptance via Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) Program

Austin Community College

Dual Credit EnrollmentMay 2022 – Present · Expected December 2028Austin, TX

Westwood High School

High School DiplomaAugust 2021 – May 2025Austin, TX

GPA: 4.00 · National Merit Finalist · ACT Perfect Scorer · Top 5% Rank

HOSA · DECA · Red Cross Club · Investment Club · UIL Tennis Manager · Practicum in Health Sciences