Somayyeh.khaleghzadegan
Lewes, DE, 19958
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Cell# 302-***-****
EDUCATION
The commonwealth Medical College, Aug 2012- May 2013 Master of Biomedical Science
University of Maryland –Baltimore County (UMBC)
Bachelor of Science: Biological Science
Graduation Date: May 2007
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2004-pNSCS is an honors organization recognizing first- and second- year students for Outstanding academic achievement. It provides opportunities for members to develop leadership skills and get involved with their communities. Acceptance is limited to theTop 20% of students with a minimum GPA of 3.4.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Fall 2001
Dean’s List Honors, Fall 2001
Received certificate of achievement, April 2002
J Sargent Reynolds Community College, Fall 1999-Spring 2000 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
● April 2022 to May 2022 Shadow Mrs Ashly Heisey, PA-C, Aspira Health
● Jun 2013 to Dec 2014 Shadow, Dr. Jenifer Joyce (MD), FAAFP, Vice Chair of Family, Community rural health, Professor of family Medicine
● Shadowed Dr. Joyce once a week while she was treating her patients with wide ranges of medical issues. These meetings helped me to learn more about my community health problems and provide information and techniques to help patients take control of their health as well as how to build long-term relationships with patients to care for their mental and emotional needs.
● Spring 2006 Shadow, Dr. Barry g. Graham (D.D.S)
Shadowed Dr Graham for a total of 25 hours. I shadowed Dr Graham to achieve a better understanding of the clinical aspect of a career in Dentistry. Accompanied Dr. Graham met new patients and observed regular exams. VOLUNTEER SERVICE
April 2005 Volunteer, University of Maryland Medical Center (Operation Room)
● Volunteered in the operation room for a total of 20 hours. I transported blood samples, assisted nurses, and observed surgical procedures.
● United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA (spring 2002- Aug 2002) Volunteered about ten hours per week in the nursery and took care of newborn babies and also helped in decorating church for toddler’s summer school.
● America’s Walk for Breast Cancer (March 2006)
Participate in 5k Walk to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, held in Baltimore Maryland.
WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2022
The center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine
June 2013 to Sep 2013
Research Assistance at The commonwealth medical school(TCMC) September 99 to NOV 2000
Full times employer in the Staples office supply, Customer Service Associate September 99 to May 2001
Part time employer in the JSR Community College (In Biology lab) November 2000- Sep 2001
Full times employer in the Circuit City Stores, INC. (Warranty Administration division)
Completed the Introduction To Telemarketing and received a certificate of training.
Worked as a customer service representative for Circuit City Marketing Corporation to help finance my family, for 40 hours per week. Improved my communication skills by one-on-one customer service. Received two certificates of outstanding performance. June 2005 - Sep 2005
Worked 40 hours per week in the Research lab. (UMBC) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
June-Aug. 2000
Summer Intern, Virginia State University – Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (BRIDGES)
Variation For Alkaloid Content and its Relationship with Lupin Productivity Mentor: Dr Oliver Hill, Ph. D., Professor of psychology; Director, Bridges Summer Institute. Received a research experience for undergraduate’s grants of approximately $ 3,000 in support.
I had an opportunity to get hands-on laboratory experience with VSU researchers;
participate in seminars and trips to national biomedical laboratories; and enroll in college courses for credit. Presented at VSU.
Received an award letter (certification of participation) from the Dean in July 2000.
Sep- Dec 2005
Continued my job as assistance in the UMBC biology lab and took three credit hour independent research for fall semester to finish my project. Aug 2012- May 2013
Master Program, The commonwealth Medical School- Research Experience in graduate program ( Epidemiology)
Mentor: Dr Mushfiq R. Tarafdar, PHD,MPH,MBBS, Associate Professor of Epidemiology Investigation of the most common reason why 50-75 years old individuals in Northern Pennsylvania are less likely to undergo screening for colorectal cancer (We conducted primary research by developing over 120 surveys in Pike County and Lackawanna county. Additionally, our group collected secondary data from number of patients in Geisinger Medical Center in Scranton, PA.
Presented poster presentation at Annual Research Symposium at Commonwealth Medical college in May 2013
June 2013- Sep 2013
The Commonwealth Medical School
Mentor: Dr. Raj Kumar, PHD, Professor Of Biochemistry Observing and learning some procedures in Dr. Kumar’s Lab. Understanding the relationships between steroid hormone receptor function and structure
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY
Member of UMBC Pre Dental Club (Fall 2003 till 2007). Member of UMBC pre Medical Club (Fall 2003 till 2007) Member of Persian Student Association, UMBC (Fall 2004 till present). INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Proficient in Farsi.
Enjoy reading and writing novels.
Enjoy tennis and jogging.
Enjoy spending time with my kids.