Madison Sierra McTier

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in curriculum design and student mentorship. Proven expertise in differentiated instruction and crisis intervention, leading to enhanced academic success and emotional well-being. Focused on increasing STEM engagement through innovative project-based learning strategies, enabling students to excel in diverse environments.

Evaluating Kidney Transplantation Strategies: Unraveling the Long-Term Outcomes of Utilizing Subprime Kidneys, 

• Brooke Stanicki, BA, Kelvin Kwan N. Lau, MD, Kenneth Chavin, MD, PhD, Antonio Di Carlo MD, Sunil S. Karhadkar MD,
• Landscape : Research Forum - Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Department of Surgery at Temple University Hospital

Academic Associate Program - Clinical Research, Jefferson University : Sidney Kimmel Medical College

• 05/01/22, 12/01/22
• Dr. Anna Marie Chang, Dr. Kristin Rising, Dr. Alexander Kleinmann, Research Coordinator Phillip Watts
• Academic Associate Program (AAP) participant that works as research assistants to identify and enroll patients into clinical research studies in the Emergency Department at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Center City).
• Clinical rotation mirroring.
• Carry out clinical research studies through a combination of didactic and hands-on learning.
• Understanding of research design methodology, research ethics, data collection, and study-specific topics.
• Lecture based and hands-on training.
• Learning of clinical skills, wound management, ultrasonography, as well as workshops on design in medicine.

Diversity Scholar Summer Research & Enrichment Program, Temple University : Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 

• 06/01/23, 08/01/23,
• Direct exposure to clinical and basic science research via hands-on experience.
• Clinical shadowing and mentoring from Lewis Katz School of Medicine faculty, staff, and medical students.
• Guidance in the process of preparing for a career in medicine and choosing and applying to medical school.
• Weekly check-in/community building and professional development sessions.

• UPENN Dean Fellowship: Power of Possibility , $76,000
• Temple University New Transfer Scholarship, $3,000
• PRISE PRNP Noyce Scholarship, $10,000
• Fairleigh Dickinson University Dean Provost Scholarship, $24,000

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing Youth Mental Health First Aid USA ( Issued Jun 2025 · Expires Jun 2028)
• Early Childhood Trainings - PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care
• American Heart Association : Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) (Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2025) : Credential ID 235419935112

Students Run Philly 

Running Leader : 2023 - Present  

• Provided consistent mentorship and support to youth as a Running Leader with Students Run Philly Style
• Led 2–3 weekly training sessions, including after-school practices and Saturday morning runs
• Promoted physical fitness, goal-setting, and personal development through structured team practices

Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Intern : Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine : 2022 - Present 

• Create college preparation curriculum for high school students who are underrepresented in medicine.
• Serve as mentor for one-week summer enrichment program
• Facilitate multiple workshops on the following topics: preparing for college applications, financial aid, curate college prep materials for high school students and their parents/guardians.