M R. I KE CHUKW U B.

A CH E B E
Ikechukwu_b_achebe@rush.edu(847)-704-2616

EDUCATION
Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine (expected graduation in 2018)

DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science cum laude in Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology Concentration (2012)
Research Conference Presentations: Presented research on jaw musculature of P. kamoharai
at DePauls Science Showcase (2010, 2011), Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium
(2011, 2012), and National Science Foundation Research Conference (2012)
Scholarly Articles: Achebe, Ikechukwu B., Kenshu Shimada, Brian Reilly, and Cynthia K. Rigsby. "Cranial
Musculature in Extant Crocodile Shark, Pseudocarcharias Kamoharai (Lamniformes: Pseudocarchariidae)
and Its Evolutionary Implications." Journal of Fossil Research 46.1 (2013): 20-29.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meade Roach & Annulus, LLP (Healthcare Law-firm), Chicago, IL
Project Assistant, October 2012 July 2014
Performed analysis of clinical research documents (protocol, informed consent, IRB) in order to optimize
healthcare regulatory compliance.
Developed structured Billing Grids which visually plots the clinical services and the time points at which a
patient enrolled in a study will receive them.
Maintained and updated firm website by through documentation of regulation laws & relevant publications.

DePaul University Laboratory (Dr. Kenshu Shimada): Paleobiology & Evolutionary Research, Chicago, IL
Research: Primary Investigator, June 2010 July 2012
Conducted analysis of cranial musculature associated with jaw suspension in shark species P. kamoharai.
Disproved accepted theory on lamniform jaw evolution and re-hypothesized a more parsimonious scenario.
Mapped anatomical data on phylogenetic trees examining evolutionary pattern of jaw morphology.
Published journal article in the Journal of Fossil Research (Sept. 2013).

DePaul University Chicago, IL
Biology Tutor, March 2012 - June 2012
Provided one-on-one tutoring for DePaul University undergraduate students with goals of enabling them to
master General Biology concepts.
Tutored students for a minimum of three hours a week.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
African Student Union (ASU), DePaul - Chicago, IL
President, April, 2011 - 2012
Managed the 50+ member student organization, with the goal of fostering community awareness about key issues
affecting Africa, such as political tensions, water resources and education.
Directed 6 board members and administered responsibilities in recruiting, events, and initiatives.
Initiated and spearheaded high-profile campus events geared toward to celebrating Africa and promoting
awareness.
Led discussions about African economics, government, culture, and impetus for change
Science Community Involvement Club, DePaul - Chicago, IL
Community Liaison, Sept. 2009 - June 2012
Acted as a DePaul University liaison to Chicago public school students interested in science.
Led sessions for high school students interested in applying to college.
Mentored students and shared information on how to succeed in college.

Retired member of DePaul University Clubs: Life Sciences and Pre-Med Club, Math Club, and Science Community
Involvement Club.

PERSONAL
High School in Nigeria (1 year), Cellist (12 years), Intramural Basketball