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Zayaan Tirmizi

Pittsburgh,PA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant, Honors Human Physiology

University of Pittsburgh
01.2025 - Current
  • Create lesson materials, review sessions, and host office hours for students enrolled in the course

Tutor

Study Lab, University of Pittsburgh
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Created study materials, lesson plans, and study plans for students and tutored ten different subjects

Volunteer

Vaccination Hub, University of Pittsburgh
05.2024 - Current
  • Assist in checking patients in at University of Pittsburgh Vaccination Clinic and drafting travel consultations for vaccine protocols for travelers

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
02.2024 - Current
  • Respond directly to texters in immediate crisis via a texting hotline and assist in crisis management

Patient Care Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist in patient transfers, daily activities, and comfort measures with patients

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Undergraduate assistant in multiple sclerosis research, responsible for researching factors that cause MS to present differently in variable patient populations through clinical research

Treasurer

Spread the Love Projects
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage finances and write budget curriculum for a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing relief to families struggling to pay pediatric medical bills

Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Assist in writing research with neurosurgery residents and fellows regarding various spinal disorders

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician

McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
06.2023 - Current

EMT responding directly to emergencies and assisiting paramedics in patient interventions

Vice President

Muslim Student Association
09.2022 - Current
  • Serving on the board since freshman year, assisted in planning and organizing events as well as advocating for Muslim representation on campus at the University of Pittsburgh

Education

B.S. - Neuroscience

University of Pittsburgh
02.2025

Diploma - undefined

North Allegheny High School
06.2022

Publications

Lavadi RS, Carnovale B, Tirmizi Z, Gajjar AA, Kumar RP, Shah MJ, Hamilton DK, Agarwal N. Examining the Readability of AtlasGPT, the Premiere Resource for Neurosurgical Education. World Neurosurg. 2024 Dec 6


Rabon, W., Tirmizi, Z., Kumar, R.P., Mooney, J.H., Fernández de-Thomas, R.J., Hadjipanayis, C.G., Agarwal, N. Enhancing Precision: The Application of Exoscope Technology in Spine Surgery. National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Pittsburgh, PA. April 7-9, 2025


Rabon, W., Tirmizi, Z., Carnovale, B., Lavadi, R.S., Mooney, J., Hamilton, D.K., Maroon, J.C., Miele, V.J., Agarwal, N. Fighting for Safety: The Epidemiology of Head and Spine Injuries in Martial Arts. National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Pittsburgh, PA. April 7-9, 2025.


Ranganathan, S., Kumar, R.P., Tirmizi, Z., Polavarapu, H., Berke, C., Gajjar, A.A., Mitha, R., Shah, M., Hamilton, D.K., Agarwal, N. Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society 110th Annual Scientific Meeting. Hershey, PA. July 19-20, 2024.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant, Honors Human Physiology

University of Pittsburgh
01.2025 - Current

Tutor

Study Lab, University of Pittsburgh
09.2024 - 01.2025

Volunteer

Vaccination Hub, University of Pittsburgh
05.2024 - Current

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
02.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Treasurer

Spread the Love Projects
09.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician

McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
06.2023 - Current

Vice President

Muslim Student Association
09.2022 - Current

Diploma - undefined

North Allegheny High School

B.S. - Neuroscience

University of Pittsburgh
Zayaan Tirmizi