Led and organized initiatives to promote the advancement of women in medicine, including mentoring programs, workshops, and networking events.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Mobile School Pantry
01.2023 - 03.2024
Assisted in food distribution for increased community reach and support.
Medical Assistant & Insurance Coordinator
Paincare Of San Diego
01.2021 - Current
Obtained prior authorization and precertification for outpatient procedures.
Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
International Medical Volunteer
IVHQ
08.2017 - 09.2017
Promoted better health care policies in collaboration with doctors from Cuba to advance patient care.
Administered insulin to patients, performed G-tube feedings, assisted in ulcer wound cleaning and comforted patients.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Worked in underserved locations to provide basic medical care to impoverished residents.
Clinical Shadower
Haider Spine Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
Shadowed Dr. Naseem Attar and his staff, where I gained clinical experience interacting with patients and adapting to the medical setting.
Medical Assistant Intern
Dr. Karin Li Private Practice
02.2020 - 03.2020
Interacted directly with patients by taking vitals and placing them into rooms.
Completed office work such as answering and making phone calls and completing paperwork.
Treasurer - Lambda Omicron Gamma
Nova Southeastern University
07.2023 - 07.2024
Managed the club’s budget, tracked financial transactions, and ensured proper allocation of funds for volunteer events and community outreach programs.
Education
D.O. -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
07-2026
B.S - Biology
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2020
Skills
Persian
English
Spanish
Research
Fall 2023 National Soma Research Symposium
Presented a comprehensive review on 'Various Factors Involved in Successful In Vitro Spermatogenesis', analyzing key molecular, cellular, and environmental factors influencing spermatogenesis, with a focus on their implications for reproductive medicine and infertility treatment.
Case Report, 11/3/2024
Co-authored the case report titled 'A Challenging Case of Right Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain: Salmonella Bacteremia Mimicking Acute Appendicitis,' contributing to the analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in cases of abdominal pain with infectious etiology.
Linda Walling Research Lab, 01/2017 to 06/2020
My project studied Clp proteases that are deemed to play an important role in the plant immune response.
Given the opportunity to work on my own project, I have learned valuable skills and lessons such as critical thinking, communication, goal setting, and prioritization.
My lab skills include primer design, western blotting, PCR, southern blotting, bacterial culture, plant tissue sampling, and DNA/RNA extraction.