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Mia Kalika

Aspiring Physician · Pre-Med Student · Competitive Ballroom Dancer

About

I am a pre-med high school student drawn to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of surgery, trauma, and emergency medicine. Through a clinical program at NewYork-Presbyterian and a foundation of emergency-response certifications, I have begun learning how medical teams assess and respond to critical, life-threatening cases—and I am committed to a future in medicine and care for others.

Outside the hospital, I have spent ten years as a competitive ballroom dancer, earning awards at regional and national championships. The discipline, composure, and focus that dance demands carry into everything I do. I am also an active leader in the Jewish community, serving on the executive board of my Jewish Student Union and dedicating my time to service, learning, and bringing people together.

Experience & Leadership

President & Executive Board — Jewish Student Union (JSU)

  • Lead and organize Jewish student programming and events

  • Build community through cultural and educational initiatives

  • Help guide the direction and activities of the organization

Medicine & Clinical Training

Surgery, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine Program — NewYork-Presbyterian

I gained exposure to the surgical, trauma, and emergency care environment, learning how clinical teams assess and respond to acute and life-threatening cases.

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association: trained in CPR and emergency life-saving response

  • Stop the Bleed — American College of Surgeons: certified in bleeding-control techniques to stabilize trauma victims

  • Mental Health First Aid: trained to recognize and respond to mental health and crisis situations

Competitive Ballroom Dance

Ten years of competitive ballroom dance with placements at regional and national championships:

  • 1st Place Scholarship — Desert Classic · Kings Ball · Constitution State Championships

  • 1st Place — Tri-State Championship

  • 2nd Place Scholarship — New York Dance Festival

  • 3rd Place Scholarship — Eastern United States Championship

  • 5th Place Scholarship — Embassy Ballroom Championships

  • Best of the Best Finalist — Ohio Star Ball Championship

Community & Service

Jewish Club
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

I have attended weekend retreats for Jewish learning and community

I take part in cultural and educational activities that strengthen Jewish student life.

Shabbaton Retreats

I volunteer to support hunger-relief efforts through food sorting and distribution.

Holocaust Survivor Event

I participated in honoring survivors and helping preserve their testimony.

Skills & Interests

Skills: Emergency response and first aid (BLS, bleeding control) · Mental health awareness and support · Leadership and event coordination · Competitive ballroom dance

Interests: Medicine · Ballroom dance · Jewish community and culture · Community service

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