Amritpal Singh Tung, M.A.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILECompletion of post-graduate program in clinical trials management with a 3.7 GPA; relevant coursework includes regulatory, legal and ethical issues of clinical trials, organization and monitoring of clinical trials, and two research practicaCompletion of graduate program in psychology with a specialization in developmental cognitive processes with a 3.7 GPA; relevant coursework includes statistics, research practicum, and completion of master’s thesis research projectCompletion of undergraduate program in honors psychology with specialization in behavioral neuroscience with a 3.5 GPA; relevant coursework includes statistics, research methods, and completion of senior research projectAccomplished academic career with consistent success demonstrating development of research, writing, and presentation skillsExperience in conducting critical analyses for clinical trials in professional healthcare settings such as medical literature reviews, writing grant proposals, data entry and data management, and manuscript preparation Strong ability to express ideas verbally and in written format gained from presenting at academic conferences, and preparation of master’s thesis manuscriptEffective communication skills honed through recruiting and obtaining informed consent from research participants involved in different research studies, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate studentsFirm commitment and dedication to integrity and honesty, with the ability to take initiative working individually or within a team settingStrong computer skills with Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet programsFluent in both written and oral English and PunjabiObtained TCPS2:CORE training certificate in 2011
EDUCATION
Post-Graduate Diploma: Clinical Trials Management 2011-2012
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Master of Arts: Department of Psychology 2008-2011
York University, Toronto, Ontario
Specialization in Developmental and Cognitive Processes
Master’s Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Scott Adler
Honors Bachelor of Science: Department of Psychology & Neuroscience 2004-2008
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience
Honors Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Judith Shedden
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Intern 2012
Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, ON
Aided investigators with medical literature reviews
Assisted investigators in drafting grant proposals
Shadowed research staff to gain understanding of institution-wide trials management infrastructure
Attended research ethics board meetings
Research Intern 2012
Toronto East General Hospital, East York, ON
Reviewed and updated institution-wide research standard operating procedures
Organized and coordinated research rounds event
Data entry and data management
Shadowed research staff to gain understanding of institution-wide trials management infrastructure
Attended research ethics board meetings
Camp Counsellor 2008
Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Hamilton, ON
Completed research of different visual disorders and treatments
Organized, implemented and supervised recreation programs for visually-impaired children
Visited clients in their homes to help build skills and familiarity with various tactile games and activities
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
International Conference on Infant Studies 2010
Working Memory & Visual Expectations in 3-Month-Old Infants Sensitivity to Temporal Decay
Baltimore, MD
York University Graduate Entrance Scholarship 2009
McMaster Undergraduate Thesis Conference 2008
Item-Specific Control of Automatic Processes: Stroop Process Dissociations Using EEG
Hamilton, ON
McMaster University Senate Scholarship 2007
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sikh Activist Network 2009-2012
Brampton, ON
Social justice and human rights advocacy
Office of Bramalea-Gore-Malton MPP Jagmeet Singh 2011
Brampton, ON
Volunteer coordinator
Full Body Health 2003-2007
Mississauga, ON
Assisted chiropractor with patients & receptionist duties
Ontario Khalsa Darbar 2003-2004
Mississauga, ON
Community volunteer