Michael Keith Nieveras
Columbus,OH
Summary
Aspiring to become a surgeon who not only excels in the operating room but also advances clinical care through innovative research, I am eager to explore potential specialties—particularly in orthopedics, trauma, neurology, and oncology. I seek to further my scientific knowledge and contribute to transformative medical research that informs future surgical practices and enhances patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Shadow Experience – Dr. Helming, DO
Knox Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Shadowed an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacements, gaining an immersive view into joint reconstruction with emphasis on precise surgical techniques, meticulous preoperative planning, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork to optimize patient outcomes.
Patient Care Assistant
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Provides vital support by preparing patients preoperatively, maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for surgery, and assisting with patient monitoring and safe transfer—all while effectively coordinating with the surgical team to promote patient safety and smooth workflow.
Operating Room Case Shadowing
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Observed the real-time execution of surgical procedures, including coordination among team members, maintenance of a sterile field, management of instruments, and the precise workflow essential for patient safety and successful outcomes.
Shadow Experience – Dr. Rasheed, MD
Knox Community Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Shadowed an oncologist specializing in breast, lung, and hematologic disorders, gaining firsthand exposure to patient consultations, learning the basics of gathering patient history, participating in treatment planning, and engaging in multidisciplinary care discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ08-2017
Research Experience
Research Assistant May 2024 – Present
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Project/Area: Wound healing and disorders of abnormal wound healing.
Responsibilities: Assist on various clinical and wet-lab projects, contributing to research aimed at improving outcomes in wound healing.
Research Assistant August 2024 – Present
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio
Project/Area: This lab focuses on examination of a novel AMPK activator for the treatment of thyroid cancer and development of a molecular imaging agent for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) and parathyroid tumors.
Responsibilities: Led and contributed to a study evaluating and comparing the performance of two NIR camera systems in capturing parathyroid autofluorescence.
Timeline
Shadow Experience – Dr. Helming, DO
Knox Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Operating Room Case Shadowing
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Shadow Experience – Dr. Rasheed, MD
Knox Community Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Biology
Mesa Community College
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