Undergraduate Research Assistant to Full-Time Research Lab Personnel
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Lab
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2019 - Current
Delegated a team under Dr. Robert Bartlett to research Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) in the treatment and prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants
Served as a first assistant on 15+ sheep and pig cardiovascular surgeries, became familiarized with surgical instruments and their uses, and learned various kinds of surgical sutures
Collected chronic study data hourly from animals that have undergone surgery for the purpose of 4 collaborative projects, ensuring both the health of the animals and the success of the study
Administered medication, collected hemodynamic data, performed various blood, and created & changed IV bags while managing the ECMO machine and maintaining all other details in ICU
Engaged in weekly research meetings, autoclaved surgical materials, ordered the necessary medications prior to each preparation, and maintained stock room supplies
Mentored undergraduate research students in the laboratory and planned informational seminars on cardiovascular education
Attended the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs Conference 2022 (ASAIO) and Moses Gunn Research Conference 2022
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
Gastrointestinal Technician
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2023 - 06.2024
Independently performed GI diagnostic testing including esophageal manometry, ano-rectal manometry, balloon expulsion testing, hydrogen breath tests, and video capsule imaging. Supported healthcare teams in delivering accurate diagnostic results. Assisted in patient preparation and follow-up for various GI tests.
Collaborated with diverse patient populations, including neonates and geriatric patients, in inpatient, outpatient, and operating room environments.
Enhanced my patient communication further, interact with nurses and doctors, and practice hands-on medical skills.
Took overnight call answering patient questions on past, current, and future appointments and helped troubleshoot their diagnostic equipment
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Michigan Hospital Pediatric Surgery Research Department
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2018 - 04.2019
Worked amongst pediatric surgery research fellows to collect and analyze data about the significance of acute kidney injury in gastroschisis patients
Created and presented a poster in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Research Conference (UROP)
Education
M.D. -
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Dayton, OH
05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience and American Culture
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, And The Arts
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2022
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
ADDITIONAL
Grant Chair of the Open Arms Clinic in Dayton, Ohio and Secretary of the Critical Care Interest group
Timeline
Gastrointestinal Technician
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan
06.2023 - 06.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant to Full-Time Research Lab Personnel
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Lab
01.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Michigan Hospital Pediatric Surgery Research Department
09.2018 - 04.2019
M.D. -
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience and American Culture
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, And The Arts
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