Parisa Eskandari
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The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Aug 2015 - Present
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Responsibilities included coordinating all incoming members to the program, including generating interest, administering applications to other medical students, and conducting interviews for potential candidates
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
-Created a series of introductory videos on identifying major anatomic structures in multiple CT and MRI views of the heart, chest, abdomen, and pelvis for the purpose of educating first-year medical students-All videos were provided to UTCOM students via Blackboard, as well as public access via the CORA Project website at http://apps.utoledo.edu/radiology/index.html
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
-Participated in a student-lead free clinic offered to all members of the community, targeting those in underserved areas or those without adequate health insurance-Examples of services offered by the clinic include pharmacy, social work, gynecology, chiropractic care, respiratory therapy, as well as a traveling clinic on certain dates-Student responsibilities include triage, conducting patient interviews, performing physical exams, and and patient education about health maintenance-All activities monitored by volunteer community physicians to ensure quality of care as well as facilitate a learning environment for students Show less
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
-Involved in organizing workshops in hands-on skills, such as suturing and casting, for all levels of medical students-Provided an early opportunity for students to interact with residents, fellows, and faculty both on-site at the COMLS campus, as well as surrounding programs in the ProMedica hospital network
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The University of Toledo
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
-Taught first-year Fundamental Biology Laboratory to incoming freshmen, separated into fall and spring semesters -Lead weekly classes of 20-24 students which consisted of lectures, guiding students through laboratory procedures, and answering questions when necessary -Frequently graded worksheets and lab reports -Provided office hours to students for additional when necessary for extra assistance as needed -Taught first-year Fundamental Biology Laboratory to incoming freshmen, separated into fall and spring semesters -Lead weekly classes of 20-24 students which consisted of lectures, guiding students through laboratory procedures, and answering questions when necessary -Frequently graded worksheets and lab reports -Provided office hours to students for additional when necessary for extra assistance as needed
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ProMedica
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Brazil
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Research Intern, ProMedica Toledo Hospital
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
-Focused on research projects with the goal of improving the care of trauma patients or of the overall hospital -Collected data from patient records and charts, such as emergency room visits, operative records, and discharge summaries -Carried out literature searches on potential research topics -Notable project included following up with victims of motor vehicle accidents to monitor for potential development of PTSD and associated changes in serial brain imaging -Focused on research projects with the goal of improving the care of trauma patients or of the overall hospital -Collected data from patient records and charts, such as emergency room visits, operative records, and discharge summaries -Carried out literature searches on potential research topics -Notable project included following up with victims of motor vehicle accidents to monitor for potential development of PTSD and associated changes in serial brain imaging
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Sep 2011 - May 2014
-Carried out procedures primarily involving DNA, RNA, protein, and bacteria with a research focus on adipogenesis and adipocyte function-Trained and oversaw the work of new students or volunteers in the lab-Proofread grant applications and scholarly publications before submission-Assisted with daily laboratory maintenance tasks and organization
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
● Carried out procedures primarily involving DNA, RNA, protein, and bacteria with a research focus on adipogenesis and adipocyte function● Helped train and oversee new students or volunteers in the lab● Proofread grant applications and scholarly publications before submission● Assisted with daily laboratory maintenance tasks and organization
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
-Led small groups of freshmen as part of a class focused on problem-solving to supplement lecture material-Guided students through sample problems that positively affected their performance on exams
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Education
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The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine -
University of Toledo
Bachelor's Degree, Biology -
Ottawa Hills High School
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Maumee Valley Country Day School
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Ottawa Hills High School