Medical Assistant

Michael Nassar

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EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Charlotte August 2006 – May 2011

B.S. in Psychology, completed all Pre Medical requirements

North Carolina State University May 2007 – August 2007

Summer Course in Inorganic Chemistry II

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill May 2010 – August 2010

Summer Course in Organic Chemistry II

St. Matthews University School of Medicine January 2012 – December 2012

Medical Student

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List Recipient

2011 North Carolina Psychology Board Excellence Award – Presented original psychology research on BMI and Self

Esteem

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Frye Medical Hospital, Hickory NC 2009 – 2010

Volunteer in Cardiology Department

• Worked with Dr. G. Alkoutami and directly interacted with patients

o Briefed on Patient History

o Participated in Hospital held sessions that focused on patient compatibility with their physicians

• Oversaw multiple Catherizations

o Broadened knowledge of the OR

o Acquired basic understanding of how anesthesia is administered

Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte NC 2009 – 2011

Volunteer in CT Department and ER Department

• Participated in over 100 hours of community service

• Successfully assisted in duties in ER Department

o Prepared and administered contrast to patients

o Coordinated meetings with patient families and physicians

o Acquired basic knowledge of operating a CT scanner

Gross Anatomy and Clinical Disease, Dumfries, Scotland September 2011 December 2011

Student

• Interned with Dr. Khalil Saad, FRCS; Orthopedic Surgeon

• Discussed anatomical relations of the human body and clinical diseases and disorders related to basic anatomy

• Enhanced understanding of diagnosing basic diseases and syndromes (mainly orthopedic)

• Expanded knowledge of cell biology from a Histological point of view

• Learned basics of reading MRI, CT scans, and X rays

• In depth knowledge of Drug mechanisms; especially Cardiovascular, GI, Respiratory, and Renal

Independent travel, Europe and Middle East May 2011 August 2011

• Shadowed local doctors who worked in family medicine and pediatrics

Substitute Teacher December 2012 Present

Dioceses of Raleigh Catholic Schools; Wake County, North Carolina

• Perform essential classroom duties in different elementary, junior high, secondary, and special education

classrooms, often with little notice or guidance, while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines

• Present educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s

learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized

instruction

• Provide educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans, while exercising professional judgment

to introduce new material when appropriate or necessary

• Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and

gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Club, UNC Charlotte 2008 – Present

President and Founder (2009 2011)

• Promoted on campus healthy lifestyle initiatives on the UNC Charlotte Campus and community schools

• Presided over meetings consisting of 50 members; that aimed to motivate students to live a healthier lifestyle

• Organized events to raise environmental awareness in community

• Worked with Loaves for Fishes soup kitchen and Habitat for Humanity

Anatomy Department, St. Matthew University School of Medicine May 2012 – December 2012

Teaching Assistant

• Led department held sessions for students in the medical anatomy course at St. Matthews University

• Taught lectures on Gross Anatomy and Clinical disease with 40 + students

• Implemented weekly quizzes and emulated test style environment in order to simulate real test experience for

university held tutorials

• Voted #1 tutor by Anatomy students at St. Matthews Fall of 2012

ACTIVITIES

American Medical Student Association (2009 Present) Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Loaves for Fishes Volunteer

SKILLS

Fluency in Arabic Working knowledge of Spanish Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office Proficient in SPSS Basic

Knowledge of CPR and First Aid Proficient Social Media Knowledgeable in Global Health and Cultural Issues

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