SAMIRA AHMED
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Podiatric Medical Student with a solid foundation in patient-centered care and microbiological techniques. Demonstrates effective data analysis and communication within healthcare teams, driving improved patient outcomes. Actively fosters collaboration and engagement in fast-paced environments, underpinned by leadership roles in student organizations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer, Medical Spanish Club
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
05.2026 - Current
- Managed financial operations, developed budgets, and organized club activities to ensure smooth functioning.
- Managed financial records and transactions for student organizations and events.
- Prepared budgets and financial reports for university committees and departments.
Executive Secretary, Student Government Association
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Served as elected student representative in Student Government Association, advocating for student interests.
- Coordinated communication between student representatives, organizations, and school administration to facilitate collaboration.
- Supported student initiatives and activities to enrich TUSPM student experience and foster community engagement.
Secretary, Muslim Student Association
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with student leaders to enhance student engagement and participation in events.
- Assist with planning and coordinating educational, social, and community-building events.
- Facilitated community-building initiatives that fostered community, service, and cultural understanding within TUSPM.
Class Representative
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
01.2025 - 09.2026
- Biomechanics — Spring 2025
- Pathomechanics — Fall 2025
- Dermatology — Spring 2026
- Trauma — Fall 2026
- Represented classmates and communicated student feedback to course faculty.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding course content and educational experiences.
- Advocated for student concerns and contributed to improvements in the learning environment.
Patient Care Technician — Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Hospital
Troy, NY
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided direct patient care to individuals in a Progressive Care Unit under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Monitored patients by obtaining and documenting vital signs, ensuring timely response to changes in clinical status.
- Communicated patient needs and observations to nurses and the healthcare team, facilitating coordinated and responsive patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care in a fast-paced inpatient environment. with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
- Developed experience in patient-centered care, clinical communication, teamwork, and hospital-based workflows.
Laboratory Researcher / Research Assistant
Wadsworth Center
Albany, NY
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted microbiological research involving Streptococcus pneumoniae and Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
- Assisted with experimental procedures and conducted data collection, analysis, and interpretation of research findings to support project objectives.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of microbiological data.
- Interpreted experimental outcomes to inform ongoing research investigations, contributing valuable insights to the research team.
Undergraduate Researcher
Siena College
Loudonville, NY
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted biological research and analyzed experimental data to identify trends and draw conclusions, contributing to overall project objectives.
- Applied quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret experimental results, informing subsequent research directions.
- Organized research findings and developed graphs and charts for presentations, enhancing clarity and understanding of complex data.
Commuter Transition Specialist
Siena College
Loudonville, NY
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Mentored over 50 first-year commuter students to facilitate successful transition to college.
- Guided students through first-year challenges and promoted active campus involvement.
- Connected students with campus resources and opportunities to promote academic and social engagement.
Tutor
San Damiano Refugee Partnership, Siena College
Loudonville, NY
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed individualized and group lessons based on students' academic needs.
- Facilitated group tutoring sessions emphasizing active learning and critical thinking.
- Assisted students with homework and skill development, targeting academic weaknesses to improve overall performance.
- Supported students in learning English and adapting to American culture, enhancing their confidence and integration.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Student
Wadsworth Center
Albany, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared comprehensive research materials for reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications to effectively communicate findings.
- Conducted laboratory research on over 100 lyophilized bacterial samples to explore their properties and applications.
- Planned, modified, and performed laboratory techniques and experimental procedures to support objectives.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis of experimental data.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment to support accurate experimental results.
Research Project: A Retrospective Look into Non-Typable Streptococcus pneumoniae: The Wadsworth Culture Collection
Wadsworth Center
Albany, NY
06.2021 - 2021
- Conducted retrospective review of non-typable Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates to identify key traits and patterns in data.
- Analyzed microbiological data to highlight significant isolate traits and trends.
- Organized research notes and facilitated interpretation and presentation of results to enhance clarity and understanding.
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) -
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Siena College
Loudonville, NY05-2022
Skills
- Patient care procedures
- Patient monitoring techniques
- Patient assessment
- Clinical assessment techniques
- Patient outcome tracking
- Patient education materials
- Patient data management
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Healthcare literature review
Research & Clinical Interests
- Podiatric Medicine
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics
- Gait Analysis
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Wound Care
- Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
- Lower Extremity Surgery
- Clinical Research
- Patient Education
Honors & Awards
- APMA Educational Foundation Academic Scholarship — 2026
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Merit Scholarship — 2024-2025
Publications & Abstracts
Compendium of Podiatric Medicine 2025 Abstract Author: Sinead Flynn, Ellen Kirwan, Claire MacGilchrist, Caroline McIntosh. The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: A scoping review. 2024 Nov;33(4):521-529. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.016. Epub 2024 Jun 28. PMID: 38981778.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Treasurer, Medical Spanish Club
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
05.2026 - Current
Executive Secretary, Student Government Association
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
05.2025 - Current
Secretary, Muslim Student Association
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
05.2025 - Current
Class Representative
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
01.2025 - 09.2026
Patient Care Technician — Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Siena College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Research Project: A Retrospective Look into Non-Typable Streptococcus pneumoniae: The Wadsworth Culture Collection
Wadsworth Center
06.2021 - 2021
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Student
Wadsworth Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Laboratory Researcher / Research Assistant
Wadsworth Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
Commuter Transition Specialist
Siena College
08.2020 - 05.2022
Tutor
San Damiano Refugee Partnership, Siena College
09.2019 - 05.2022
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) -
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Siena College