Sara Hassan
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Clerkship
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami
01.2026 - Current
- Evaluated patients across full acuity spectrum in high-volume emergency department, contributing to timely diagnosis and treatment under attending supervision.
- Acquired procedural skills in wound repair, splinting, IV placement, and actively participated in medical and trauma resuscitations, supporting critical patient interventions.
- Conducted focused histories and physical exams, formulated differentials, and presented cases to attendings and residents, enhancing collaborative patient care in fast-paced, team-based environment.
Medical Scribe
Pavone Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
West Nyack
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Documented 20+ daily consultations, surgical procedures, and treatment plans in real time, sharpening ability to translate clinical reasoning into precise medical documentation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance while streamlining access to radiographs for real-time intraoperative use.
Physics II Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led weekly study sessions for 20+ students, enhancing understanding of Physics II concepts in collaboration with faculty.
Program Development Officer
Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA)
Fort Lauderdale
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Directed educational genomics initiatives, translating complex scientific discoveries into accessible formats that enhanced understanding for clinicians and the public.
- Collaborated with international researchers to lead digital campaigns and Q&A sessions that increased awareness and engagement in genomic medicine.
Graduate Research Assistant
Halmos College of Natural Sciences & Oceanography
Fort Lauderdale
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Generated high-quality RNA libraries and conducted transcriptome assembly on Illumina platforms to elucidate symbiotic gene expression pathways.
- Executed genome assembly and differential expression analysis using Galaxy and Unix/Linux shell to support research objectives.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2023
Skills
- Trauma assessment
- Airway management
- IV placement
- Surgical suturing
- Wound care
- EHR documentation
- Manual data extraction
- Literature searches
- Manuscript preparation
Research
Student Researcher Jan 2026 – Present
Nova Southeastern University | Mentor: Harvey Mayrovitz, PhD Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Leading a narrative literature review evaluating patient safety outcomes and risk factors associated with closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (CL-SCS) systems; manuscript in preparation.
- Analyzing device-related adverse events including lead migration, neurologic injury, infection, and stimulation-related complications across published clinical data.
Independent Researcher Jan 2026 – Present
Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Family Medicine | Mentor: Vanessa S. Samaniego, MD Miami, FL
- Authoring a case report describing iatrogenic common femoral artery pseudoaneurysm following pelvic arterial embolization in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia; submitted to FSA Annual Meeting 2026.
- Performed comprehensive literature review on post-embolization vascular complications and thrombocytopenia-associated procedural risk.
Independent Researcher Dec 2025 – Present
Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Surgery | Mentor: Mohammad Masri, MD Miami, FL
- Authored a case report documenting a rare presentation of parathyroid carcinoma as atypical osteoblastic rib lesions mimicking prostate cancer metastases.
- Detailed the diagnostic workup and clinical challenges of distinguishing a rare primary malignancy from secondary bone involvement.
Student Researcher Sept 2024 – Present
Nova Southeastern University | Mentor: Robin J. Jacobs, PhD, MSW, MS, MPH Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Contributing to a scoping review examining the integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics in surgical outcome prediction across multiple specialties.
- Extracting and synthesizing data on predictive modeling methodologies and their clinical applicability to evidence-based surgical practice.
Poster Presentations
- Baaj H, Hassan S, et al., Multistage Hybrid Repair of a 12-cm Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated by Mediastinal Loss of Domain, Functional One-Lung Physiology, and Acute RV Failure Requiring VA-ECMO., ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, ASA Annual Meeting, 10/16 - 10/20/26, San Diego, CA
- Hassan S, Samaniego VS., Iatrogenic Common Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Pelvic Arterial Embolization in a Patient with Severe Thrombocytopenia., Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA) Annual Meeting, 06/12/26, West Palm Beach, FL
Confrences
- SAEM Annual Meeting, 2026 — Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Atlanta, GA
- SAEM Annual Meeting, 2025 — Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- ACOEP Scientific Assembly, 2026, American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, Orlando, FL
- ACOEP Scientific Assembly, 2025, American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, Nashville, TN
Affiliations
- American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) – Student Chapter, 08/24 - Present
- NSU Emergency Medicine Interest Group, 08/24 - Present
Leadership Experience
- Member, ACOEP Emergency Medicine Club, 08/24 - Present, Davie, FL
- Founder & President, MedCrime Club, NSU-KPCOM, 06/23 - Present, Davie, FL
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
Hobbies and Interests
- Pickleball
- Reading
- Video games
- Screenwriting
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Clerkship
Larkin Community Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Physics II Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
Nova Southeastern University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Scribe
Pavone Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Halmos College of Natural Sciences & Oceanography
01.2022 - 04.2023
Program Development Officer
Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA)
08.2021 - 05.2023
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences