Samantha Broverman

Aspiring Physician-Scientist | Researcher | Mental Health Advocate

About

I’m Samantha, a high school student interested in the intersection of medicine, biomedical research, and the people behind healthcare.

My interest in medicine has grown through experiences on both sides of healthcare: patient experience as well as scientific contributions. From contributing to research on dementia and antimicrobial resistance to working with patients and families, learning in hospital settings, and exploring how healthcare teams respond to complex situations, I’m especially drawn to research that can improve how diseases are understood, diagnosed, and treated.

Outside of research, I care deeply about making a difference in my community. I founded my school’s Women in Medicine Club to help young girls aspire to go above and beyond what they think they can, and make a difference in their community through healthcare. I created a Student-Led Mental Health Council to give students a greater voice in conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Through youth soccer, I’ve also had the opportunity to referee games and spend time playing alongside children with disabilities, all experiences that have reminded me that meaningful service often starts simply with showing up, listening, and connecting with people.

Research

NIH-funded study validating whether remote neuropsychological testing can replace in-person visits for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Recruited study participants and served as a direct point of contact for dementia patients and their families
Conducted remote cognitive assessments and TICS tests for potential participants

Research Assistant — R-Care Study, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Student Researcher — Antimicrobial Resistance in Bloodstream Infections

Mentors: Dr. Sarah Hochman (NYU), Dr. Kalpana Gupta (BU)
Conducted multivariable logistic regression analysis on antibiotic use and future antimicrobial resistance, using a Stanford Healthcare dataset
Preparing findings for the Terra science fair, SHEA conference, and publication

Leadership & Community Impact

Founder and President

Women in Medicine Club

Founder

Student-Led Mental Health Council

Student Government

Sophomore Delegate & Junior Representative

Bi-weekly meetings on medical specialties (cardiology, neurology, pulmonology)
Organized 20+ volunteers for American Lung Association walks
Run bi-weekly youth outreach on Instagram
Organized virtual Q&A panels with physicians across different specialties for members to engage with directly

Ambassador at BSAC (Borough Student Advisory Council) meetings across Staten Island schools
Advocated for and obtained $500,000 from the Borough President for our school's PA system
Advised by two crisis-team social workers; building a "zen room," awareness events, and morning announcement segments
Expanding the model to other schools