Portfolio
Akshath Karthik
- Healthcare Scholar
- Aspiring Neurosurgeon
- Research Enthusiast
Mission
To understand the brain and nervous system deeply enough to repair it — pairing scientific rigor and surgical precision with the ability to communicate directly with every patient, including those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, through American Sign Language, so no one is left out of their own care.
Snapshot
Academic Snapshot
2029
Class of
Academy
Healthcare
1270
PSAT/NMSQT
HOSA
Member
Active
Volunteer
4
Languages
Journey
Milestones
2026
Built this website
Designed and built this personal portfolio from scratch with Next.js, deployed on GitHub Pages.
2026
Clinical volunteer, Brook Rehab
Volunteering at Brook Rehab over the summer, gaining direct exposure to patient rehabilitation and recovery care.
2026
Joined HOSA
Active member of HOSA — Future Health Professionals, participating in health-science competitive events and community initiatives.
9th Grade
PSAT/NMSQT — 1270
Scored 1270 on the PSAT/NMSQT as a freshman.
Elementary School
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence
Received at elementary school graduation for outstanding academic achievement.
2026
Built this website
Designed and built this personal portfolio from scratch with Next.js, deployed on GitHub Pages.
2026
Clinical volunteer, Brook Rehab
Volunteering at Brook Rehab over the summer, gaining direct exposure to patient rehabilitation and recovery care.
2026
Joined HOSA
Active member of HOSA — Future Health Professionals, participating in health-science competitive events and community initiatives.
9th Grade
PSAT/NMSQT — 1270
Scored 1270 on the PSAT/NMSQT as a freshman.
Elementary School
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence
Received at elementary school graduation for outstanding academic achievement.
Multilingual
Languages
Fluent in English and Tamil, with growing proficiency in Spanish and American Sign Language — including the ability to communicate directly with Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, a skill with real relevance to accessible, equitable patient care.
| Language | Level | Clinical Application |
|---|---|---|
| English | Native | Core communication |
| Tamil | Native | Heritage fluency |
| Spanish | Spanish 3 Honors | Conversational patient care |
| American Sign LanguageFeatured | ASL 3 Honors | Accessible & equitable patient communication |