Hilal Kabanka
Marlton, New Jersey
📧 hilalkabanka@gmail.com  📱 [Phone Number]
🔗 linkedin.com/in/hilalkabanka
📸 Instagram: @amigurumihilal | @cherokeecrochetclub

🎓 Education

Cherokee High School, Marlton, NJ
Expected Graduation: June 2026
- Honor Roll Student
- GPA: [Insert GPA if known]
- Coursework: Honors Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology

🏅 Certifications

• CPR/AED Certified – HeartSaver, American Heart Association (Completed at Penn Medicine Clinical Simulation Center, July 2027)

• Completed online course: "Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome (Wageningen University, edX)" – Earned Verified Certificate.

• Medical Diagnostics Introduction Certificate course completed, September 2, 2025,  PreMedCert.org

🧠 Academic Interests

Pre-Medicine · Biology & Biochemistry · Public Health · Cancer Biology · Health Equity · Surgery

🏆 Honors & Recognition

• Congress of Future Medical Leaders – Award of Excellence Nominee, 2025
• National Society of High School Scholars – Member
• Cherokee High School Honor Roll – Multiple semesters

💼 Experience & Leadership

Volunteer | American Red Cross (2024–Present)
- Participate in disaster preparedness, blood drive events, and community outreach
- Support administrative tasks and event coordination to promote emergency readiness
- Contribute to public health initiatives and humanitarian relief efforts

Volunteer | Evesham Township Library (2023–Present)
- Assist patrons with locating materials and using library systems
- Support community programming for youth and adults
- Promote literacy, education, and civic engagement

Police Explorer | Evesham Police Explorer Program (2023–Present)
- Participate in law enforcement and emergency preparedness training
- Assist in community outreach and safety education events
- Develop leadership, professionalism, and civic responsibility

Member | Crochet for a Cause Club (2023–Present)
- Create handmade items for donation to local shelters and hospitals
- Organize fundraising and donation drives for those in need
- Foster compassion, teamwork, and creative service
- Instagram: @cherokeecrochetclub

Founder & Artist | AmigurumiHilal (2022–Present)
- Design and crochet original dolls and medical-themed amigurumi
- Share educational and therapeutic craftwork via social media
- Instagram: @amigurumihilal

🩺 Medical Exploration

Penn Medicine Summer Program for High School Students (Participant | Summer 2025)
- Completed a selective, four-week medical immersion program hosted by Penn Medicine
- Engaged in hands-on clinical simulations, diagnostic workshops, and live demonstrations
- Followed a curriculum modeled after medical school, covering basic sciences, surgery, psychiatry, and specialties
- Explored healthcare careers through mentorship, career panels, and case-based learning
- Gained foundational knowledge in anatomy, patient care, public health, and medical ethics

Congress of Future Medical Leaders (Participant | June 2025)
- Selected as a delegate to represent Cherokee High School in a national academic honors program
- Attended lectures by prominent physicians, medical scientists, and deans of top medical schools
- Explored cutting-edge topics in medicine, innovation, and leadership
- Sponsored by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists

Physician Shadowing (2024–Present)
- Shadowed multiple physicians across specialties, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Oncology
- Observed real-world patient care, diagnostics, and clinical team collaboration
- Gained insight into the professional responsibilities, communication skills, and ethics of practicing physicians

🌱 Skills

Patient Communication & Empathy · Bilingual: English & Turkish · Manual Dexterity (Crochet, Sculpting) · Leadership & Team Collaboration · Research & Critical Thinking · Public Speaking & Event Coordination