Michael Talaat
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Ambitious Medical Student with exceptional skills in patient interviewing and assessment. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant
McMaster HealthLabs
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Worked with a team on the biggest COVID-19 population health study in Canada.
- The study investigated the effectiveness of the fourteen-day quarantine period and the population's adherence to it.
- Sought to test the effectiveness of self-administered testing kits.
- Made outcalls to follow up on the participant's COVID19 Status.
- Assisted participants in administering self-administered testing kits.
Research Assistant
McMaster NeuroLab
2020.01 - 2020.05
- Volunteered in a Neuroscience lab that sought to investigate the role of somatosensory regions in the brain on control of hand movement in healthy patients.
- Utilized a neurophysiological technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) throughout the research experience.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
Research Volunteer At Running And Neurofeedback Study
McMaster University
2019.01 - 2020.05
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve mental health.
- Trained study participants weekly to fulfill research goal.
Physiotherapist Assistant
Center for Health and Rehabilitation
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Utilized ultrasound modalities to accelerate healing and improve blood flow.
- Applied electrical stimulation modalities for pain relief and function improvement.
- Used TENS in order to manage chronic and acute pain patients.
USCAP Conference Presentation
St.Michael's Hosptial
2019.03 - 2019.04
- Traveled to Washington DC to present research on the behalf of the research team and St.Michael's hospital.
- Shared experiences with doctors and other health-care providers.
- Attended meetings on new and ongoing research in the field of pathology.
Research Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital
2018.06 - 2019.12
- Assisted in research in laboratory medicine pertaining to Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Oncology which led to the research of antibodies for breast hormone receptors.
- Utilized Prism to determine data-set correlations while initiating qualitative functions.
- Utilized Endnote to scribe research discussions.
- Collaborated with research team as a primary author to draft the final abstract that would eventually be published in the Modern Pathology journal.
Physiotherapist Assistant
David Braley Sport Medicine And Rehabilitation Centre At McMaster University
2018.03 - 2019.09
- Helped patients recovering from shoulder and knee surgeries manage complications.
- Applied electrical stimulation modalities for pain relief and functional improvement.
- Used TENS in order to manage chronic and acute pain patients.
- Provided Wax therapy to patients.
MS-FITT Volunteer
Physical Activity Centre Of Excellence (PACE)
2016.04 - 2018.03
- Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different care plans for patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.
- Helped patients complete their rehabilitation program.
- Created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Office Assistant
Lisgar Woods Medical Centre
2016.06 - 2016.09
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
- Oversaw the automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
Education
Honours Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kin.) -
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2020
High School Diploma -
Philopateer Christian College
Mississauga06.2016
Skills
- Endnote Experience
- Prism Experience
- Excel Proficiency
- Research and analysis
- Specimen handling
- Literature reviews
- Clinical research
- Patient Recruitment
Certification
- TCPS 2: Core
- GCP Certification
- Standard First AID CPR/AED level C
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
McMaster HealthLabs
2020.10 - 2021.01
Research Assistant
McMaster NeuroLab
2020.01 - 2020.05
Physiotherapist Assistant
Center for Health and Rehabilitation
2019.09 - 2020.01
USCAP Conference Presentation
St.Michael's Hosptial
2019.03 - 2019.04
Research Volunteer At Running And Neurofeedback Study
McMaster University
2019.01 - 2020.05
Research Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital
2018.06 - 2019.12
Physiotherapist Assistant
David Braley Sport Medicine And Rehabilitation Centre At McMaster University
2018.03 - 2019.09
Office Assistant
Lisgar Woods Medical Centre
2016.06 - 2016.09
MS-FITT Volunteer
Physical Activity Centre Of Excellence (PACE)
2016.04 - 2018.03
Honours Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kin.) -
McMaster University
High School Diploma -
Philopateer Christian College
- TCPS 2: Core
- GCP Certification
- Standard First AID CPR/AED level C
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