MEHAR BRAR
Tracy,CA
Summary
Recent pre-medical graduate with advanced science research, community outreach, and technical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Office Receptionist
Patterson Family Dental
Patterson , CA
06.2023 - Current
- Attend to patient phone calls, appointment scheduling, and check-ins.
Dental Office Receptionist
Healthy Smile Dental
Turlock , CA
06.2023 - Current
- Attend to patient phone calls, appointment scheduling, and check-ins.
Volunteer
Sacramento Food Bank
Sacramento
08.2022 - Current
- Packaged and sorted food items
- Distributed food packages to families of Sacramento area
- Engaged with members of the community to learn about the issue of food insecurity
Seva Club President
Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar Sahib
Sacramento, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with CNUCOM medical students and physicians to spread awareness to the public about ways to maintain health
- Provided free medical services such as checking vitals, flu shots, meetings with physicians, and information on local resources
- Was elected as the President of the club in Spring 2023.
Medical Scribe
Tracy Urgent Care
Tracy
05.2021 - Current
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
Shadowing Student
Tracy Urgent Care
Tracy, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Followed physician to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and providing treatment
- Learned to take vitals and chart patient information
- Observed and assisted in suturing and job actions.
Tutor
Gurudwara Gur Nanak Parkash
Tracy
01.2021 - Current
- Taught students about Sikh religion, Punjabi culture, and school classes
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Volunteer
Gurudwara Gur Nanak Parkash
Tracy, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted with organizing special events and programs
- Assisted in making and serving food to others
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Teacher's Assistant
California Northstate University
Rancho Cordova, CA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Peer Assistant Learner (PAL) for Media & Communications Studio: assisted with editing and revising student writing, organized student study events on campus, managed social media platform.
- PAL for Biology I: assisted with in-class activities and discussions, held office hours for student questions and content review, hosted recitations for exam review.
Standardized Patient
Califronia Northstate College of Medicine
Elk Grove , CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with professors and physicians from CNUCOM to assist M1s and M2s in learning patient care and diagnoses
- Memorized the details of patient cases and played a improvised encounter as that patient
Volunteer
Alchemist CDC
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in CalFresh and EBT transactions at local farmer's markets
- Engaged with members of the community and farmers in the Sacramento Area
- Collaborated with members of the organization to plant fresh produce in housing complexes to provide affordable access to notorious food.
CNU Pre-Health Profession Institute
CNUCHS & CNUCOM
Elk Grove, CA
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided exposure to common medical skill practices, supported development, and interview practice
- Attended workshops about intubation, suturing, and taking blood pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California Northstate University
Rancho Cordova, CA12-2023
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Spreading Awareness
- Advertising Events
- Clinical Assistance
- Problem-Solving Support
- Professor Assistance
- Patient Relations
Research Publications
- Food Insecurity in the Sacramento Area, Introduction of Fresher Sacramento's Fresh Meal Program to Mirasol Village Housing Complex
- IJoSS Special Issue Physics Research, The Law of Reflection
Peer Assistant Learning
- Media & Communications Studio PAL
- Biology 1 PAL
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Punjabi, Native or Bilingual
- Hindi, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Fair or Basic
Awards & Research
- Cum laude graduate
- President's Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List Spring 2021
- President's List Summer 2021
- President's List Summer 2022
- President's List Fall 2022
- Dean's List Spring 2023
- Awarded 1st Place Physics Extravaganza Research at CNUCHS
- Awarded 1st Place Lassen Volcanic National Park Research at CNUCHS
- Awarded 2nd Place CNUCHS Physiology Research on The Affect of Caffeine on Heart Rate & Grip Strength
- Awarded CNUCHS Service Learning Podium Presentation for Research in Food Insecurity in the Sacramento area
- Awarded CNUCOM Podium Presentation for Research in Food Insecurity in the Sacramento area
- Sacramento Research Symposium Presenter at Sacramento State University for Research on Antibiotic Discovery in Varying Soil Depth
- Organic Chemistry Lab Research on Investigating the Link Between Sweet Perception and the Monosaccharides in Sugarcane
Extracurricular Activities
Member of Event Planning Committee of Mirasol Village Housing Complex in Sacramento, CA
President of CNUCHS Seva Club
Secretary of CNUCHS Football Club
CNUCHS Punjabi Club Member
CNUCHS Book Club Member
CNUCHS Adventure Club Member
Local Town Club Volleyball Team Captain
Local Town Basketball Team Captain
Timeline
Standardized Patient
Califronia Northstate College of Medicine
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Office Receptionist
Patterson Family Dental
06.2023 - Current
Dental Office Receptionist
Healthy Smile Dental
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Sacramento Food Bank
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
California Northstate University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Alchemist CDC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Seva Club President
Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar Sahib
08.2021 - Current
CNU Pre-Health Profession Institute
CNUCHS & CNUCOM
08.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Scribe
Tracy Urgent Care
05.2021 - Current
Shadowing Student
Tracy Urgent Care
05.2021 - Current
Tutor
Gurudwara Gur Nanak Parkash
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Gurudwara Gur Nanak Parkash
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California Northstate University
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