Miriam J. Al-Farah

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Passionate about advancing my career as a Physician Assistant to deliver empathetic, evidence-based care.

• Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED, NewLife CPR
• Issued: 09/07/2024 | Valid Until: 09/07/2026
• Professional Member, American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
• Professional Member, Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA)

Dean’s List: Schoolcraft College – Fall 2022 & Winter 2023, Dean’s List: Madonna University – Fall 2024 & Winter 2025

Clinical Modeling – University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, 02/17/25 & 04/17/25

• Volunteered twice as a mock patient for PA student physical exams—once for the endocrine system, once for orthopedics
• Observed structured assessments that deepened my understanding of the diagnostic process
• Gained insight into patient-provider communication and the clinical skills required in PA school

Volunteer – St. Rafka, Livonia, MI, 11/23/24-11/27/2024

• Helped organize and distribute 1,200 Thanksgiving food baskets to underserved families.
• Strengthened leadership, teamwork, and communication through community outreach.
• Gained deeper empathy and commitment to patient care and health equity.

Flu Vaccination, Detroit, MI, 08/2023-09/2024 

• Assisted pharmacists with flu vaccine administration in Detroit-area clinics.
• Prepared patients, documented doses, and managed inventory.
• Educated patients on vaccines and addressed concerns.
• Strengthened communication skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Observed the value of preventative care and patient advocacy.

Study Group Leader – Madonna University, Livonia, MI August 2024 – December 2024

▪ Organized and led twice-weekly Organic Chemistry study groups

▪ Helped peers review material and tackle difficult concepts together

▪ Built leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through collaboration