Work Preference
Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Physician Engagement Experience
Accomplishments
Psychiatry Neuroscience Focus
Pharmacy Experience
Sales Industry Readiness
Clinical Experience - Clinical Rotations
Leadership Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Aska Muok
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Aska Muok

MD Candidate (class of 2026)
Chicago,IL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeMedical Science Liaison ConsultantClinical Research AssociateMental Health Advocate

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Atlanta, GA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$60000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time off

Summary

Motivated Doctor of Medicine candidate with a background in neuroscience and clinical medicine, seeking a role in Pharmaceutical Sales focused on neurology and mental health. Experienced in presenting clinical evidence to healthcare teams, with pharmacy technician training that enhances understanding of prescribing behavior and healthcare systems. Skilled in communicating scientific data effectively to influence clinical decision-making.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2

Leadership experience

Work History

Clinical Rotations

Multiple Hospital Systems
Chicago, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
  • Presented patient cases and treatment plans to attending physicians utilizing evidence-based literature.
  • Interpreted clinical trial results and diagnostic outcomes to enhance clinical decision-making.
  • Engaged in multidisciplinary discussions to select medications and enhance treatment adherence strategies.
  • Collaborated with physicians in psychiatry, cardiology, surgery, pediatrics, and oncology to evaluate treatment strategies.
  • Observed prescribing patterns across psychiatry, cardiovascular medicine, and oncology specialties.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Syracuse, NY
11.2019 - 02.2024
  • Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing high-volume prescription workflows to enhance patient service.
  • Communicated directly with physician offices to clarify prescriptions and address medication access issues.
  • Developed extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical brands, generics, and common prescribing practices.
  • Guided patients through medication inquiries and insurance coverage challenges to ensure access to necessary medications.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals, promoting adherence to medication regimens and accuracy in prescriptions.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Ross University School of Medicine
St. Michael, Barbados
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05-2018

Skills

  • Patient communication
  • Scientific communication
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Pharmaceutical education
  • Neuroscience therapeutics
  • KOL engagement
  • Data interpretation
  • Healthcare market knowledge
  • Customer engagement
  • CRM and sales adaptability
  • Leadership in healthcare
  • Presentation skills
  • Physician relations

Physician Engagement Experience

Interacted with 40+ physicians and healthcare professionals across multiple specialties during clinical training., Delivered 20+ clinical presentations to attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Accomplishments

  • Presented clinical cases and treatment recommendations to attending physicians across 5+ medical specialties including psychiatry, cardiology, surgery, pediatrics, and oncology.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in hospital settings to discuss treatment strategies and patient care decisions.
  • Developed working knowledge of pharmaceutical prescribing patterns, medication access barriers, and patient adherence challenges through clinical rotations and pharmacy practice.
  • Engaged with pharmaceutical representatives and clinicians at national psychiatry conferences, gaining insight into CNS therapeutics and emerging treatment pipelines.

Psychiatry Neuroscience Focus

  • Attended psychiatry-focused conferences including APA Annual Meeting and GPPA (2025), engaging with pharmaceutical representatives and learning about emerging CNS therapeutics and treatment pipelines.
  • Strong academic and professional interest in psychiatric and neurological therapeutics.
  • Participated in psychiatry rotations - psychiatry core rotation, forensic psychiatry, and inpatient psychiatry.
  • Research collaboration with medical students examining procedural anxiety and its impact on clinical outcomes in cardiac interventions performed under conscious sedation.
  • Focused interest in CNS therapeutics including treatments for anxiety disorders, depression, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative disease.

Pharmacy Experience

Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Syracuse, NY, 01/19 - 12/24, Supported pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing high-volume prescription workflows in a busy community pharmacy., Communicated directly with physician offices to clarify prescriptions and resolve medication access or insurance issues., Developed strong knowledge of pharmaceutical brands, generics, and common prescribing practices., Assisted patients with medication questions, insurance coverage issues, and adherence challenges., Built strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals while maintaining strict accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Sales Industry Readiness

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Certification (CNPR) - In Progress.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialization, physician engagement strategies, and the role of sales representatives in educating healthcare providers on new therapies.
  • Experienced presenting complex medical information clearly and persuasively to professional audiences.
  • Strong foundation in neuroscience and psychiatry therapeutic areas relevant to CNS pharmaceutical portfolios.
  • Highly adaptable communicator comfortable engaging physicians, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Experience - Clinical Rotations

Multiple Hospital Systems, 01/24 - Present, Collaborate directly with physicians across psychiatry, cardiology, surgery, pediatrics, and oncology to evaluate treatment options and clinical management strategies., Present patient cases and treatment plans to attending physicians using evidence-based clinical literature., Interpret clinical trials, diagnostic results, and therapeutic outcomes to support clinical decision-making., Observe prescribing patterns across multiple specialties including psychiatry, cardiovascular medicine, and oncology., Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions regarding medication selection, treatment guidelines, and patient adherence.

Leadership Experience

Lead Surgical Student, Surgery Core Rotation, Saint Anthony Hospital, Chicago, IL, Managed scheduling and coordination for medical students rotating through clinics and operating rooms., Acted as liaison between attending physicians, residents, and students to streamline communication., Organized educational sessions, lectures, and case presentations., Demonstrated leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Certification

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Certification (PSC) - Healthcare sales academy 2026-2028
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS for providers - American Heart Association 2026-2028
  • Compliance, Infection control and barrier protection with BBP, PPE, NSS, Sepsis and TB prevention - 4Med 2024 - 2028
  • Certified HIPPA Workforce Proficiency - 4Med 2024-2028
  • Certified OSHA for Healthcare Proficiency - 4Med 2024-2028

Timeline

Clinical Rotations

Multiple Hospital Systems
02.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2019 - 02.2024

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Ross University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology

Ithaca College

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