Isabella Zadov

A pre-medical student from Staten Island driven by an early and enduring passion for medicine — from a radiology internship at 14 to a life shaped by art, music, sport, and service.

Where medicine, creativity, and discipline meet.

About Me

I'm Isabella Zaydov, a pre-medical student whose curiosity was set in motion early. At fourteen, I stepped into a radiology internship — an experience that turned a childhood interest in medicine into a clear direction for my future. Since then, I've built a life that balances scientific rigor with creative expression and physical discipline.

My academic path is rooted in the sciences, with an all-honors record, biomedical coursework, and AP classes. But medicine has never been my only language. I've spent nearly a decade making art, years performing as a clarinetist and vocalist, and countless hours on the tennis court, in the boxing gym, and volunteering across my community.

What ties it all together is a belief that the best physicians are well-rounded people — attentive, creative, disciplined, and deeply human. That's the kind of doctor I hope to become.

Academics

My education is the foundation of everything I do. I've maintained an all-honors course load while challenging myself with advanced and college-level classes.

Highlights

4.0 GPA (97.8) in 9th grade
All-Honors coursework in both 9th and 10th grade
Biomedical Science (9th grade)
AP World History and AP Art (10th grade)

My academic focus reflects a dual passion: the analytical precision of the sciences and the creative depth of the arts.

Medicine & Clinical Experience

Medicine has been my north star from a young age. At fourteen, I was accepted into a radiology internship — a rare opportunity to step inside a clinical environment years before most students ever do.

CPR Certified

Maintained certification throughout all four years of high school

This experience didn't just confirm my interest in medicine — it deepened it, showing me the precision, empathy, and responsibility the field demands.

Radiology Internship & Shadowing (Freshman Year, age 14)

Shadowed licensed radiologists during patient imaging procedures
Observed diagnostic workflow, medical imaging technology, and physician-patient communication firsthand
Gained early insight into clinical protocols and healthcare decision-making

The Arts

Visual Art

Music

Writing

Practicing traditional art since 2015 and digital art since 2019
Completed AP Art in sophomore year, building a portfolio of original works

Lead clarinetist for 3 years in middle school band, continuing into high school (4 years total)
Chorus member for 2 years
Vocalist since 2016
Recipient of a Music Award in 8th grade

Published contributor to Twisted Tales, Soul Reflections, edited by Roseanna Caswell (6th grade)

Leadership & Service

I believe in giving back to the community that shaped me. With more than 100 hours of volunteer and community service, I've committed my time to mentoring, teaching, and supporting others.

Volunteer Tennis Instructor, College of Staten Island — teaching young children the fundamentals of the game
Assistant Volunteer, Genesis Running Club (middle school cross country) — supervising and guiding student runners
Peer Tutor, Peer Tutoring Club — helping classmates succeed academically
Student Council / Student Government — representing peers and shaping school life

Key Club (Clippers in Action), Slavic Club, Art Club, and Library Club