Elliot Stanislaw Rigsby

1 East 31st Place

Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063
Phone: (918) 693-4784
E-mail: elliot.rigsby@ossm.edu
Education
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
August 2013 - May 2015
Degree: High School Diploma
Related Courses: Introduction to Computer Science, Mechanics, General Physics, Pre-Calculus II, PreCalculus III, General Chemistry I and II, American History, American Literature, Calculus I, Endocrinology,
Anatomy and Physiology, World Literature, Western Civilization, Electricity and Magnetism, Biochemistry,
Spanish II, Orchestra, Microbiology
Charles Page High School, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
August 2011 - May 2013
Degree: High School Diploma
Related Courses: Geometry, Pre-AP U.S Government/Oklahoma History, Pre-AP Physical Science, Pre-AP
English 1, Pre-AP English 10, Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Algebra II, AP World History, Pre-AP Physiology,
Spanish 1, Varsity Tennis, Band, Jazz Band
Activities:
Band, Jazz Band, NHS, Varsity Tennis, and Classical Piano.
Workshops and Training
Operation Orange
I was able to spend a day in the life of a medical student, participating in hands-on demonstrations
such as intubation, and learned what it was like to go to medical school.

Summer Pediatrics Internship

I shadowed Dr. Terence Carey, who completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate
School of Medicine in Pediatrics. Dr. Carey was very interactive and let me listen
to patient breathing sounds and make my own diagnosis. I saw patients with a
wide range of symptoms including: lupus, neurocysticercosis, and
tracheoesophageal fistula. The most interesting part of this experience was being
able to learn how to perform a newborn exam, which really interested me in
possibly becoming a pediatrician.
Summer Family Medicine Internship
I was able to shadow a family physician through OSU Dr. Pete's Student of the Day
Program. The physician I shadowed was Dr. Thompson, who had just completed
his residency. He was a very approachable mentor and I was able to see a wide
range of chronic diseases in low-income patients.
Summer Surgery Internship
I shadowed Dr. William Clark, an orthopedic spine surgeon, who was a very
eccentric person to learn from. I was able to observe him perform Spinal Fusion
procedures on two Kyphosis patients which were really fascinating! I was also able
to ask him about his experiences from medical school and how he reached where
he is today.
Summer Dermatology Internship
I shadowed my personal dermatologist Dr. Douglas Vaughn. Dr. Vaughn had
treated my father for acne when he was a young adult and I knew no one better
to treat me. I have had a very long lasting patient relationship with him and he
has given me support and encouragement to enter the medical field. While

shadowing Dr. Vaughn, I was able to observe the intricacies of running a private
practice and the close doctor-patient relationships unavailable at most large
hospitals.
Summer Hepatitis C Research Mentorship
I began this mentorship by sending a general email to all faculty asking for any opportunities in research. I got
in contact with a Dr. Rashmi Kaul, Associate Professor of Immunology at OSU, and began researching the
effects of microbiomes in Hepatitis C with her team. I learned gram staining, cell culturing, ImageJ, histology,
and gave a presentation to medical faculty on the Hepatitis C Virus. Our research, titled, Bacterial Colonization
and Differential Expression of Toll Like Receptor 4 in HCV-Related Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma,
and was presented at the Cancer Research Symposium 2015 i
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) Forensics, Femurs, and Frontiers Workshop
Experienced medical careers through hands-on-learning and presentations from doctors in the
Oklahoma City area, which gave me insight on the career of a Neurosurgeon which is the career I want
to pursue.
Volunteer Work/Community Service
St. John Auxiliary Services
September 2012 - Present
Tulsa, Oklahoma
I worked in surgery recovery/post anesthesia and the Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit. I carry out
tasks that a nurse would perform. I transport patients to their outpatient room, disinfect the patients
rooms, take vital signs, make patient packets for their pre-op procedure in the holding area, help run
the desk, and stock the rooms with medical supplies.
National Honor Society

February 2013 - Present

Muscular Dystrophy Association

June 2014 - July 2014
Oklahoma City, OK
I provided around-the-clock care, close supervision and the attention that children with muscle disease
need. As a counselor, I pushed wheelchairs, met the daily needs of each child and become a
youngsters friend for a week.
Walls Optional
September 2011 - November 2011
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Walls Optional is my church's outreach ministry. I helped remove leaves from residents yards, give out
clothes to people who needed them, and played with the kids who came to our events.
Activities
Band
Jazz Band
Church Pianist
Lead worship on piano.
Classical Piano
I am an accomplished classical pianist

August 2009 - May 2012

August 2010 - May 2012
May 2011 - October 2012
January 2004 - Present

Varsity Tennis
August 2012 - August 2015
Achievements
Awards
Superior ratings in Piano and Music Theory at the Tulsa Accredited Music Teachers Association Music festival,
District Achievement Audition, and State Achievement Audition.
Awards
Winner of the 2012 TAMTA Summer Camp Piano Scholarship

Scholarly Work or Presentation

Superintendents Honor Roll 6th to 10th grade
Scholarly Work or Presentation
2nd Place at Northern Oklahoma College in Biology
Awards
Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Merit Award
Recognition
National Honor Society Member
Recognition
5th Chair Euphonium in the Northeast Oklahoma Band Directors Association All-District Symphonic Band.
Recognition
First chair of Euphonium section in Concert and Marching Band and First chair of Piano section in my Jazz
Band
Awards
Superior at OSSAA solo and ensemble contests in Euphonium
Skills and Interests
Classical Piano
Have played Piano for 8 years and have received very high scores at competitions nationwide.
Computer Classes
Spanish