Medical Student
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Nickolas Pudik is a third-year medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University with a strong interest in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. His scholarly work focuses on the application of emerging technologies to improve diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and patient care, with a particular interest in head and neck oncology.
Nick’s recent research includes a multicenter study comparing fine-needle aspiration and core needle biopsy for adult cervical lymphadenopathy. He has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, including studies involving machine learning applications in skull base pathology and optical coherence tomography for the diagnosis and characterization of otitis media.
In addition to his academic work, he volunteers with hearing screening and community outreach programs serving underserved populations in Philadelphia. Prior to medical school, Nick worked at Tempus AI, where he analyzed genomic sequencing data and supported precision oncology and clinical trial matching initiatives. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.