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Muhammad Abbas

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Driven and compassionate medical school candidate with a B.S. in Public Health from Loyola University New Orleans. Hands-on experience in patient care and clinical research, including work at Ochsner Endocrine Clinic and contributing to diabetes-related studies. Strong skills in data analysis, patient interaction, and team collaboration, with a commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting community well-being.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Ochsner Endocrine Clinic
New Orleans, USA
04.2023 - Current
  • Supported physicians in direct patient care, handling approximately 2500 hours of clinical service
  • Collected vitals, updated patient records, and prepared patients for examinations and procedures
  • Coordinated lab orders, followed up with results, and managed appointment scheduling
  • Developed strong patient communication and time management skills in a high-volume clinic
  • Assisted with thyroid biopsies during in-clinic procedures

Research Assistant

Ochsner Endocrinology
New Orleans, LA
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Contributed to a clinical study comparing weight-based vs. non-weight-based insulin infusions for DKA resolution
  • Collected and analyzed patient data, ensuring HIPAA compliance
  • Participated in weekly research meetings with the clinical team to review progress and findings
  • Co-authored an abstract presented at the 2025 AACE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL

Research Assistant

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepared and sterilized glassware, reagents, and materials for experimental use
  • Performed data analysis on multiple experimental datasets
  • Gained hands-on experience with staining methods, cryostat operation, and HPLC systems
  • Ensured full compliance with lab safety regulations and protocols

Hotline Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
Remote
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided compassionate and confidential support to individuals in crisis via text
  • Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage high-stress situations
  • Collaborated with a national network of volunteers and mental health professionals

Volunteer

Second Harvest Food Bank
New Orleans, USA
  • Assisted with food pantry operations, ensuring efficient distribution to families in need
  • Helped stock and organize supplies and interacted with clients with empathy and professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2024

Skills

  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • EMR/EHR Systems Experience
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork

Poster Presentation

Comparison of Time to DKA Resolution with Weight-Based and Non-Weight-Based Insulin Infusions, Itersky P., Camelo Pereira M., Majeste A., Pratt J., Cutrera S., Brown K., Biggs E., Markham R., Yeh J., Abbas M., Odinet J., Karam S., American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Annual Meeting, 05/25, Orlando, FL

Languages

Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Hotline Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
01.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Ochsner Endocrinology
07.2024 - 02.2025

Medical Assistant

Ochsner Endocrine Clinic
04.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
02.2023 - 11.2023

Volunteer

Second Harvest Food Bank

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Loyola University New Orleans

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