Assisted engineering instructors facilitate classes with over 40 high school students in mathematics, physics, and problem solving while adhering to campus policies
Dental Assistant
Healthcare for the Homeless Houston
09.2021 - 06.2022
Performed chair-side duties that include handing the dentist the proper instrument, taking x-rays, and operating the suction
Maintained a clean, sterile, and positive environment optimizing patient comfort and safety
Children's Medical Instructor
Little Medical School
10.2019 - 01.2020
Promoted students' intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful learning experiences
Implemented the designated curriculum completely and in due time
Education
Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry -
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions
08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
The University of Houston
12.2021
Associate of Science in Biology -
Houston Community College
05.2018
Affiliations
American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) | Subcommittee Member
American Society of Radiologic Technologists | Member
American Medical Women's Association | National Member
Clinical Experience
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy, Proton Radiation Therapy, Pinnacle (9.10), RayStation (12A), MOSAIQ, RadCalc, Tandem and Ovoid and Prostate Seeds Calculation, Tandem and Ovoid HDR and Prostate Seed Treatment Planning, Tandem and Ovoid Insertion and Prostate Seed Implant Operation Room Observations, Import and Export Plan Processing, Composite Planning, Billing, MRL Plan Processing, Secondary Verification Hand Calculations, Chart QA, Image Fusions, Palliative Spine Planning
Certificates And Awards
Varian Proton Medical Dosimetry Scholarship
Kinder Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Melody Celeste James Scholarship
American Heart CPR/BLS Certified
UT MD Anderson The School of Health Professions' Interprofessional Leadership Academy
Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) eligible in August 2024
Research
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center SHP, Lead Author, 08/2023, Present, Lead author of "Benefits of 3D Optimization on Palliative Spine Cases"
The University of Houston, Lead Author, 01/2021, 05/2021, Performed allelic inheritance crosses and chi-squared analysis on D. melanogaster forked gene
References
Mahsa Dehghanpour, Ed. D., MS., CMD, Medical Dosimetry Program Director, MDehghan@mdanderson.org, 713-563-3489
Shirly Kuruvila, CMD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, sjkuruvi@mdanderson.org, 832-450-9060
Shannon Day, CMD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, SEDay@mdanderson.org, 346-228-9382
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant and Resident Assistant
IEEE TryEngineering at Rice University
06.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Healthcare for the Homeless Houston
09.2021 - 06.2022
Children's Medical Instructor
Little Medical School
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry -
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions