Leadership
The structure behind Beyond Medicine.
A student-led leadership team organized into divisions for executive direction, administration, public relations, and mentorship.
Organizational Structure
How beyond medicine is organized.
Founding President
Founder & President
Nikhil Sai Gatla
Nikhil Sai Gatla is the Founder and President of Beyond Medicine, a student-led organization dedicated to expanding access to research and mentorship opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals. Inspired by a passion for medicine and scientific discovery, he created Beyond Medicine to help students develop research skills, connect with mentors, and explore meaningful careers in healthcare. His mission is to make research more accessible and empower the next generation of medical innovators.
Executive Division
FilledYukta Bhutoria
Vice Chair of Administration
Oversees internal operations, task delegation, and coordination of administrative workflows.
FilledNia Tilokani
Vice Chair of Mentorship
Oversees all mentorship programs and training pipelines, ensuring proper mentor development and discipline-specific support.
FilledSruthi Kalapatapu
Vice Chair of Public Relations
Oversees all external communication, branding, outreach, applications, and public-facing materials.
Administrative Division
Administrative Chairs
FilledAadhya Sri Polkam
Communications Chair
Manages internal and external messaging, announcements, and member communications.
Akshaya Pulluru
Secretary Chair
Maintains records, meeting notes, and organizational documentation.
FilledTanush Ram Rachakonda
Welcome Chair
Onboards new members and ensures a strong first experience with the organization.
Xander Martinez
Technology Chair
Maintains the member portal, website, and internal technical tools.
FilledSohni Pathan
Applications Chair
Manages the membership and leadership application processes.
Function
Handles internal operations, logistics, documentation, and organizational coordination under the Vice Chair of Administration.
Public Relations Division
Public Relations Chairs
FilledRiley Del Rosario
Social Media Chair
Leads social channels, content calendars, and digital presence.
Yashvi Lokesh
Outreach Co-Chair
Coordinates partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.
To be announced
Outreach Co-Chair
Coordinates partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.
Hashini Krishna
Treasury Co-Chair
Oversees budgeting, finances, and fund allocation across the organization.
Lasya Sri Vemprala
Treasury Co-Chair
Oversees budgeting, finances, and fund allocation across the organization.
Function
Manages outreach, branding, recruitment, and public communication under the Vice Chair of Public Relations.
Mentorship and Training Division
Mentorship Tracks
To be announced
Mentor of Biological Sciences
Guides research in biology, biomedical sciences, and related disciplines.
To be announced
Mentor of Physical Sciences
Guides research in physics, chemistry, and the physical sciences.
To be announced
Mentor of Social Sciences
Guides research in psychology, sociology, and related social fields.
To be announced
Mentor of Quantitative Sciences
Guides research in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative methods.
To be announced
Mentor of Computational Sciences
Guides research in computer science, data science, and computational methods.
Training Pipeline
To be announced
Mentor in Training
Developing mentorship skills through structured training and guided practice.
To be announced
Mentor in Training
Developing mentorship skills through structured training and guided practice.
To be announced
Mentor in Training
Developing mentorship skills through structured training and guided practice.
To be announced
Shadow Mentor
Shadows senior mentors to learn discipline-specific mentorship practices.
To be announced
Shadow Mentor
Shadows senior mentors to learn discipline-specific mentorship practices.
Function
Provides structured academic mentorship and leadership development. The training pipeline prepares future mentors and officers through shadowing, guided instruction, and progressive responsibility under the Vice Chair of Mentorship.
Join Leadership
Do you want to apply for leadership?
Leadership positions are for students passionate about research, collaboration, service, and creating opportunities for others.
Application Process
- 1Complete the General Member Application.
- 2Submit the Leadership Application.
- 3Selected applicants may be invited to an interview.
- 4Placements are based on application strength, organizational needs, interview, and demonstrated commitment.
All leadership applicants must first complete the General Researcher Application and be registered beyond medicine members.
A few tips
- • Be authentic, share who you actually are.
- • Highlight meaningful experiences, projects, leadership, research, or initiatives that have shaped you.
- • Leadership isn't limited to titles; initiative, reliability, teamwork, and passion matter equally.
- • Not every applicant receives their first‑choice division. Strong candidates may be placed where they can make the greatest impact.