Michelle Diamandi
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
M2 at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) with a background in basic science research and clinical experience as an ophthalmic technician. I am interested in research opportunities in the field of ophthalmology. I am highly motivated and eager to learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Translator
Saint Joseph's University
09.2024 - Current
- Monthly volunteering at SJU Hispanic Health Promoter free clinic at the Guatemalan Consulate of Philadelphia and Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia
- Perform screening blood glucose and cholesterol tests
- Educate patients on health prevention strategies
- Help resident medical students translate from Spanish to English
- Refer patients who need medication to nearby free clinics
Ophthalmic Technician
Philadelphia Eye Associates
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed detailed medical workup and recorded patient history using EMR (ModMed)
- Performed pretesting ophthalmic exam (auto-refraction, visual acuity, IOP)
- Operated machinery for various eye tests including OCT, visual field testing, corneal topography, pachymetry, fundus photography
- Cleaned/prepped patient rooms
- Observed ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery in one of the nation's first office-based cataract surgical suite.
- First author of EyeWiki article on Dropless Cataract Surgery
- Contributing author of EyeWiki article on CAIRS and CTAK
At Your Service Volunteer
Temple University Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Interacted directly with patients in a clinical setting
- Answered patient bell calls and assisted nurses throughout hospital units
- Shadowed the Resource Coordinator in the Emergency Department
- Performed clerical tasks at the Guest Relations Desk
- Communicated with patients in Spanish when needed
Student Researcher
Villanova University
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted scientific research under direction of faculty mentor
- Investigated potential new molecular players in the Non-Stop Decay pathway in C. elegans via RNAi knockdown, gel electrophoresis, and PCR techniques
- Awarded 2021 Villanova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (VURF) grant
- Presented research poster at 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting
- Completed Biology Senior Thesis during 2022-2023 academic year
Lifeguard
Villanova University
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Greeted guests and checked them in and out of the pool
- Responsible for maintaining a functional pool facility and friendly environment for guests.
Meet Director
Villanova Club Swimming
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated travel and organization of swim meets
- Used computer software program (Meet Manager) to create and submit meet files
- Worked with executive board to plan team service events
- Communicated with members of club swim teams from other schools.
Education
D.O. - Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Spanish Language & Literature
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2023
Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Computer Proficiency
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Primary Research
- Clinical Research
- Advanced Spanish Language
- Patient Care
Certification
- Spanish Speaking Proficiency Certificate (issued Apr 2023 by ACTFL)
- Spanish Writing Proficiency Certificate (issued Apr 2023 by ACTFL)
Timeline
Spanish Translator
Saint Joseph's University
09.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Philadelphia Eye Associates
06.2023 - 06.2024
At Your Service Volunteer
Temple University Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2023
Student Researcher
Villanova University
03.2021 - 05.2023
Meet Director
Villanova Club Swimming
03.2020 - 05.2022
Lifeguard
Villanova University
07.2019 - 04.2023
D.O. - Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Spanish Language & Literature
Villanova University