1. Will Heersink
619 Pole Line Road Apt #121
Davis, California 95618
(209) 681-3167
wrheersink@ucdavis.edu
Education
Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, University of California,
Davis. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, June 2016
UC Davis GPA: 3.89
Modesto Junior college GPA: 3.58
MCAT composite score (September 2015): 521
Relevant Classes Taken
Kinesiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Application of Sports Medicine
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Systemic Physiology
Systemic Physiology Lab
Advanced Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Physiology
Neurobiology
General Chemistry
Writing in the Health Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Structure and Function of Biomolecules
Biology
Cell Biology
Botany
Zoology
Physics
Bioenergetics and Metabolism
Biostatistics
Calculus
Genetics
Neurobiology of Addictive Drugs
Research Experience
Research Associate Trainer September 2015-March 2016

2. Emergency Medical Research Associates Program, UC Davis Medical Center.
 Taught new research associates skills required to conduct clinical research in the UC
Davis ER.
 Taught inclusion and exclusion criteria of active studies.
 Instructed new research associates how to navigate patient charts.
 Helped those new to the program gain comfort in a clinical setting and in interactions
with physicians and nurses.
 Taught new research associates about patient privacy and how to stay in compliance with
HIPAA.
Siemens Biomarker Study Research Assistant July 2015-March 2016
Emergency Medical Research Associates Program, UC Davis Medical Center.
 Assisted research coordinators with the Siemens Biomarker Study.
 Assembled study folders
 Located and ensured that all relevant cardiac tests were redacted and included in patient
files.
 Conducted patient interviews over the phone, and completed adjudication packets.
Research Associate January 2015-August 2015
Emergency Medical Research Associates Program, UC Davis Medical Center.
 Aided research coordinators in conducting clinical research within the UC Davis ER.
 Screened patient medical records and consulted ER doctors and nurses to determine
enrollment eligibility for a variety of active studies being conducted at the UCDMC.
 Assisted research coordinators with patient enrollment.
 Conducted patient questionnaires and assisted in the completion of study paperwork.
Access of Community College Transfer Students to Research (ACCESS-R) August 2015-
December 2015. University of California, Davis.
 Participated in a one week long program meant to serve as an introduction to various
laboratory techniques.
 Gained proficiency in pipetting, micro-pipetting, various biochemical assays and writing
scientific reports of findings.
 Participated in a quarter-long seminar meant to teach students how to design, conduct and
report on scientific studies.
Previous Work Experience
Professional Fitness Trainer, December 2010-July 2014
In-Shape health clubs, Modesto, California.
 Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
 Taught clients safe resistance and cardiovascular training routines.
 Provided dietary guidelines in order to facilitate weight loss or improve athletic
performance.

3.  Specialized in working with clients desiring to lose a significant amount of weight in
order to increase general health and mobility.
 Specialized in working with athletes ranging from the junior high to collegiate level.
Professional Affiliations
 Golden Key International Honors Society, UC Davis Chapter
 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, UC Davis Chapter
Awards and Honors
 UC Davis Dean’s Honors List, Biological Sciences: Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Winter 2016,
Spring 2016
 UC Davis Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, June 2016
Scholarships
 Football Athletic Scholarship, Dordt College, Sioux Center Iowa, Fall Semester 2009
 Track and Field Athletic Scholarship, Dordt College, Sioux Center Iowa, Fall Semester
2009
 Academic Scholarship, Dordt College, Sioux Center Iowa, Fall semester 2009
References
Available upon Request