Saanvi Gupta
My dream is to become a physician-scientist who will be at the forefront of new medical innovations and clinical practice.
I aspire to become a compassionate and skilled physician who makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. My goal is to combine scientific knowledge with empathy, serving my community while advancing healthcare. I am committed to lifelong learning, leadership, and service, striving to contribute to the well-being of others and to the medical profession.
Experience
Junior Board Member
Young Heart for Life
Junior Board member for the largest ECG screening program in the United States that provides screening for conditions that can cause Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD).
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Planned screening drives, fundraisers and sponsorship for the screenings. Raised over 6k while building connections to local businesses.
Young Naperville Singer
Bella Cantare Choir
Mentored younger singers and new members, fostering a welcoming choir community.
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Performed at concerts and community outreach events.
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Helped plan and organize choir activities and events.
Badminton Player
Metea Valley High School Badminton Varsity Team
Top seed Doubles Player in the varsity team.
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Competed in both singles and doubles, winning the majority of matches.
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Sectional Champion and advanced to the state tournament​​
Robotics Designer
Metea Valley High School
3 years of FLL (First Lego League) and 5 years of VEX Robotics at Granger Middle School and Metea Valley High School.
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Regional Champion and Best Robot Performance Award; 3-time state qualifier.
2-time IHSA state qualifier and 2-time Judges Award winner.​​
Education & Experience
Education
Class of 2026 Metea Valley High School
- AP courses - World History, Calc AB, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, English Language and Literature.
Dual Credit courses - Anatomy and Physiology - ​Activities and Societies: Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Badminton, Principle's Advisory Board, SkillsUSA, Aspiring Health Profesional, Orchestra, Tri-M Society, Spanish Honors Society, Robotics, Speech, Theatre
- 4.3 GPA
Learning
Aspiring Medical Professional
- Completed an intensive summer program in Introduction to Laboratory Research at Johns Hopkins University (July 2025), gaining hands-on lab experience and presenting an inquiry-based research project to Johns Hopkins staff.
- Gained clinical and procedural skills such as taking vital signs, examining eyes, and performing basic medical procedures through Dr. Rubin's Mini Medical winter session in March 2024.
- Attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in June 2024, where I observed live demonstrations by renowned doctors, physicians, and surgeons.
- Completed an online course in Neuroscience and Medicine from Case Western Reserve University in August 2023.​
Volunteering
Community Service
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Hospitality Desk Volunteer at UChicago Advent Health and Imaging Department Volunteer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital: Welcomed and assisted patients, supported hospital staff, and helped ensure smooth operations in both settings.
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Student Lead, SEWA International USA: Led and coordinated over 400 hours of diverse community service projects, including food drives, educational outreach, and disaster relief efforts.
Student Mentor and Coach
STEMShala Enrichment Center
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Taught coding and general engineering skills to 5th–7th grade students during FIRST Lego Robotics sessions
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Served as a teaching assistant in a program I co-founded for personalized student support and as a TA in ELL Geometry and Spanish 1
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Led a summer camp and coached kids in badminton through SEWA
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Coached youth cricket through the American Premier Cricket League
Skills
Organized
Leadership
Communication
Problem-Solving
Team Collaboration
Informational Youtube Channel With 11K Views
Notable Achievements
SkillsUSA National Award for Entrepreneurship
SkillsUSA at Atlanta, Georgia
CFO & CMO for 4-member med tech startup; won 1st place IL State SkillsUSA Entrepreneurship, placed second at Nationals in Atlanta, and applied for top grants.
CuraTalk app intends to solve key related to patients with LEP(Limited English Proficiency) in clinical/hospital settings; making healthcare more accessible & equitable.
Athlete of the Month
Metea Valley High School, Mar 2025
Received recognition for exceptional contribution to Varsity Badminton Team. Sectional Champions and advanced to State level. Most Improved MV 24-25 Award for Varsity Badminton.
President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
Volunteering and Community Service
PVSA Gold(2) and Silver(2) Medals received for community volunteering work.
Violin Enthusiast
Orchestra
Performed in numerous concerts in school and got the opportunity to play in Disney Springs, Florida in Mar 2025.