Leadership
The structure behind Beyond Medicine.
A student-led leadership team organized into divisions for executive direction, administration, public relations, and 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.
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
To be announced
Deputy Chair of the President
Second-in-command of the organization. Shadows all operations, assists in executive decision-making, coordinates across all divisions, and serves as the primary successor to the President.
To be announced
Vice Chair of Administration
Oversees internal operations, task delegation, and coordination of administrative workflows.
To be announced
Vice Chair of Mentorship
Oversees all mentorship programs and training pipelines, ensuring proper mentor development and discipline-specific support.
To be announced
Vice Chair of Public Relations
Oversees all external communication, branding, outreach, applications, and public-facing materials.
Administrative Division
Administrative Chairs
To be announced
Communications Chair
Manages internal and external messaging, announcements, and member communications.
To be announced
Outreach Chair
Coordinates partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.
To be announced
Treasury Chair
Oversees budgeting, finances, and fund allocation across the organization.
To be announced
Secretary Chair
Maintains records, meeting notes, and organizational documentation.
Administrative Support
To be announced
General Board Member of Administration
Supports administrative operations and contributes to organizational coordination.
To be announced
General Board Member of Administration
Supports administrative operations and contributes to organizational coordination.
To be announced
General Board Member of Administration
Supports administrative operations and contributes to organizational coordination.
To be announced
General Board Member of Administration
Supports administrative operations and contributes to organizational coordination.
To be announced
General Board Member of Administration
Supports administrative operations and contributes to organizational coordination.
Function
Handles internal operations, logistics, documentation, and organizational coordination under the Vice Chair of Administration.
Public Relations Division
Public Relations Chairs
To be announced
Social Media Chair
Leads social channels, content calendars, and digital presence.
To be announced
Website Chair
Maintains and improves the Beyond Medicine website and digital experience.
To be announced
Applications Chair
Manages the membership and leadership application processes.
To be announced
Welcome Chair
Onboards new members and ensures a strong first experience with the organization.
Public Relations Support
To be announced
General Board Member of Public Relations
Supports outreach, branding, and public communication efforts.
To be announced
General Board Member of Public Relations
Supports outreach, branding, and public communication efforts.
To be announced
General Board Member of Public Relations
Supports outreach, branding, and public communication efforts.
To be announced
General Board Member of Public Relations
Supports outreach, branding, and public communication efforts.
To be announced
General Board Member of Public Relations
Supports outreach, branding, and public communication efforts.
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.
To be announced
General Mentor
Provides cross-disciplinary mentorship and research guidance.
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.