Medical Student
Kansas City University, US
Takara Newsome-Cuby is a third year medical student at Kansas City University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Spanish in 2016 at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. In 2019, she continued her education at Kansas City University, obtaining a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and graduating Magna Cum Laude. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University, with an anticipated graduation year of 2025.
Takara has demonstrated her passion for research through various projects. She has worked on clinical and animal trials for sepsis treatment at the UMKC School of Medicine. She is currently serving as the Co-Chair of Case Reports, Historical and Letters with UTSouthwestern Neurosurgery Research Lab, she is a Lead Researcher with the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) and the Critical Mass Gathering (CMG) Research Committee Chair, where she leads research on underrepresented physicians and students in medicine. Takara's leadership and dedication extend beyond the classroom and laboratory. She served as the President of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapter at Kansas City University, actively contributing to various initiatives and conferences. As the Vice Chair of the SNMA National Membership Committee, she played a pivotal role in organizing successful events. Her academic achievements have been recognized with awards and scholarships, including a first place oral presentation award, the Yale U. Castilo, DO, Prize for Research, the Drew Walker Resident and Medical Student Podium Presentation Award and several MVPKC Scholarships.
Student Doctor Takara Newsome-Cuby is a remarkable medical student who embodies dedication, excellence, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on her community and the field of medicine. Her journey is characterized by academic achievements, research contributions, leadership roles, and a heart for service.