Experience

Cook County Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dermatology Resident

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2023



Washington University in St. Louis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pediatric Genetics Research Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Executed characterization study of CEDNIK syndrome and DeSanto-Shinawi syndrome, two novel gene deletion disorders • Collaborated with international research teams to build a database of pediatric patients • Defined clinical features of these syndromes and published characterization study on CEDNIK syndrome • Interacted with patients and their families to educate and consult about their disease

• M.D. Candidate

  • Aug 2015 - May 2019

• Dermatology Research Assistant

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Spearheaded the “Retrospective and Prospective Evaluation of Pediatric Cutaneous Mastocytosis” study aimed at establishing a database of patients with cutaneous mastocytosis from across multiple institutions • Recruited potential subjects from the past 30 years through phone and email interviews • Enrolled patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital • Assisted in data collection and patient communication • Coordinated results with other centers involved in the study



Hazelden Betty Ford Summer Institute

• Rancho Mirage, CA

• Student Representative

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Granted scholarship to attend summer program on addiction psychiatry at Hazelden Betty Ford Rehabilitation Center • Studied addiction treatment for substance use disorders and attended clinician-led lectures • Participated in patient care in an immersive program, starting from detoxification to discharge • Shadowed addiction psychiatrists in an inpatient setting and participated in patient group counseling sessions and interviewed patients to become more familiar with issues facing… Show more • Granted scholarship to attend summer program on addiction psychiatry at Hazelden Betty Ford Rehabilitation Center • Studied addiction treatment for substance use disorders and attended clinician-led lectures • Participated in patient care in an immersive program, starting from detoxification to discharge • Shadowed addiction psychiatrists in an inpatient setting and participated in patient group counseling sessions and interviewed patients to become more familiar with issues facing recovering addicts • Attended Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings to become familiar with community Show less • Granted scholarship to attend summer program on addiction psychiatry at Hazelden Betty Ford Rehabilitation Center • Studied addiction treatment for substance use disorders and attended clinician-led lectures • Participated in patient care in an immersive program, starting from detoxification to discharge • Shadowed addiction psychiatrists in an inpatient setting and participated in patient group counseling sessions and interviewed patients to become more familiar with issues facing… Show more • Granted scholarship to attend summer program on addiction psychiatry at Hazelden Betty Ford Rehabilitation Center • Studied addiction treatment for substance use disorders and attended clinician-led lectures • Participated in patient care in an immersive program, starting from detoxification to discharge • Shadowed addiction psychiatrists in an inpatient setting and participated in patient group counseling sessions and interviewed patients to become more familiar with issues facing recovering addicts • Attended Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings to become familiar with community Show less



FLEX College Prep

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tutor

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Tutored SAT and Chemistry to high school students in a small group setting • Communicated with parents and teacher regarding their student’s progress • Explained in detail various concepts in easy-to-understand terms • Assisted students with complicated assignments • Coordinated multiple schedules in order to provide services to many students • Tutored SAT and Chemistry to high school students in a small group setting • Communicated with parents and teacher regarding their student’s progress • Explained in detail various concepts in easy-to-understand terms • Assisted students with complicated assignments • Coordinated multiple schedules in order to provide services to many students



Examkrackers, Inc.

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tutor

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  • Taught organic chemistry and physics for the MCAT in one-on-one tutoring sessions, as well as group classes with 5+ students • Led interactive review sessions prior to the actual exam • Provided tutoring services and office hours on the weekends • Assigned and graded practice questions and tests • Taught organic chemistry and physics for the MCAT in one-on-one tutoring sessions, as well as group classes with 5+ students • Led interactive review sessions prior to the actual exam • Provided tutoring services and office hours on the weekends • Assigned and graded practice questions and tests



Flywheel Sports

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Club Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Greeted and assisted members in an upbeat, positive manner • Effectively facilitated class check-in • Assisted Studio Manager in general day-to-day operation of the studio • Actively suggested retail merchandise that matches the member's needs • Assisted in resolving member concerns with the highest level of customer service • Provided timely feedback to the Studio Manager on all studio issues • Performed other related duties as assigned • Greeted and assisted members in an upbeat, positive manner • Effectively facilitated class check-in • Assisted Studio Manager in general day-to-day operation of the studio • Actively suggested retail merchandise that matches the member's needs • Assisted in resolving member concerns with the highest level of customer service • Provided timely feedback to the Studio Manager on all studio issues • Performed other related duties as assigned



Scheie Eye Institute

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Ophthalmology Clinical Research Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - May 2015

  • Helped conduct a clinical study to investigate genetic risk factors of primary open-angle glaucoma • Assisted study coordinators with study procedures, such as coordinate data collection, storage, research file maintenance, and analysis • Shadowed clinical coordinators during patient enrollment • Helped conduct a clinical study to investigate genetic risk factors of primary open-angle glaucoma • Assisted study coordinators with study procedures, such as coordinate data collection, storage, research file maintenance, and analysis • Shadowed clinical coordinators during patient enrollment



University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Performed administrative duties as needed, including filing, copying, faxing, stamping, data entry, and online research, in the Office of the EVP/Dean of Perelman School of Medicine • Maintained organization and cleanliness of Dr. J. Larry Jameson's office space • Assisted in planning special events and answered telephones when necessary • Performed administrative duties as needed, including filing, copying, faxing, stamping, data entry, and online research, in the Office of the EVP/Dean of Perelman School of Medicine • Maintained organization and cleanliness of Dr. J. Larry Jameson's office space • Assisted in planning special events and answered telephones when necessary



RWTH Aachen University

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Selected for a scholarship to conduct psychiatry research in Aachen, Germany at RTWH University • Compared health outcome parameters between hospitalized patients who had experienced physical, psychological, or sexual violence • Performed cerebral perfusion data analysis to better quantify changes in brain activity when recalling traumatic experiences • Administered skin conductance tests to quantify anxiety of the cohorts in socially stressful situations • Selected for a scholarship to conduct psychiatry research in Aachen, Germany at RTWH University • Compared health outcome parameters between hospitalized patients who had experienced physical, psychological, or sexual violence • Performed cerebral perfusion data analysis to better quantify changes in brain activity when recalling traumatic experiences • Administered skin conductance tests to quantify anxiety of the cohorts in socially stressful situations



University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Researched early electroencephalogram (EEG) changes as markers of schizophrenia using mouse models with PCR • Independently conducted electrode implantation and ALZET® osmotic pump surgeries on 100+ mice • Administered antipsychotics via intraperitoneal injections • Performed cortical dissections to assess for correlation between cortical change and EEG activity • Evaluated EEG tracings and event-related brain activity to quantify cognitive deficit in schizophrenia • Honed… Show more • Researched early electroencephalogram (EEG) changes as markers of schizophrenia using mouse models with PCR • Independently conducted electrode implantation and ALZET® osmotic pump surgeries on 100+ mice • Administered antipsychotics via intraperitoneal injections • Performed cortical dissections to assess for correlation between cortical change and EEG activity • Evaluated EEG tracings and event-related brain activity to quantify cognitive deficit in schizophrenia • Honed techniques such as Western blotting and genotyping • Tested efficacy and tolerability of long-acting biodegradable antipsychotic delivery systems in treating schizophrenia in mice Show less • Researched early electroencephalogram (EEG) changes as markers of schizophrenia using mouse models with PCR • Independently conducted electrode implantation and ALZET® osmotic pump surgeries on 100+ mice • Administered antipsychotics via intraperitoneal injections • Performed cortical dissections to assess for correlation between cortical change and EEG activity • Evaluated EEG tracings and event-related brain activity to quantify cognitive deficit in schizophrenia • Honed… Show more • Researched early electroencephalogram (EEG) changes as markers of schizophrenia using mouse models with PCR • Independently conducted electrode implantation and ALZET® osmotic pump surgeries on 100+ mice • Administered antipsychotics via intraperitoneal injections • Performed cortical dissections to assess for correlation between cortical change and EEG activity • Evaluated EEG tracings and event-related brain activity to quantify cognitive deficit in schizophrenia • Honed techniques such as Western blotting and genotyping • Tested efficacy and tolerability of long-acting biodegradable antipsychotic delivery systems in treating schizophrenia in mice Show less



Red and Blue Calling Crew

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Student Caller

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

  • Raised funds for Penn’s student body and other Penn-affiliated organizations • Managed employee scheduling and sign-ups • Performed regular quality-control tests by advising other callers • Raised funds for Penn’s student body and other Penn-affiliated organizations • Managed employee scheduling and sign-ups • Performed regular quality-control tests by advising other callers



Hollister Co.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Model

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Greeted customers and helped them locate products • Aided in maintaining cleanliness of store and efficiency of the cash register • Greeted customers and helped them locate products • Aided in maintaining cleanliness of store and efficiency of the cash register