Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Extra-Curricular Activities
Awards & Distinctions
Research & Publications
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Anna Galstyan

montreal,QC

Summary

3rd year medical student with a background in occupational therapy and experience in clinical and research settings focused on hand function and pain. I’m particularly interested in the mechanisms and management of pain and how they translate into patient outcomes and quality of care. I work well in collaborative environments, manage my time effectively, and value balance and discipline; both in medicine and in life outside of it.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational therapist – Hand therapy

Plastics department at CHUM
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide assessment, rehabilitation, wound care, and orthotic fabrication for adults with various upper extremity conditions (traumatology, neurology, rheumatology and diseases.).
  • Recognized for providing excellent patient care and professionalism through patient satisfaction survey.
  • Provide support at the burn unit, during high admissions.
  • Effectively juggle multiple projects including managing a high caseload of patients, participating in a research project, and supervising students.
  • Demonstrate leadership and growth by attending conferences, webinars and setting up journal clubs to encourage knowledge translation.
  • Part time

Baker and founder of Ibakeueat.mtl

Ibakeueat.mtl
01.2021 - Current
  • Self-taught baker of various goods including cookies, cupcakes and specialty cakes. Manage side business (solo baker) orders on demand.
  • Home-based

Clinical, Surgery and Research Associate (part-tim

Exception MD
02.2025 - 09.2025

Private Clinic (Minimally Invasive Upper Extremity Surgery)

  • Performed pre-consult evaluations and assisted in treatment planning.
  • Conducted post-operative follow-ups and provided patient education on recovery and restrictions.
  • Ensured continuous communication between patients and the physician to optimize care

Occupational therapist – Hand therapy

Plastics department at CHUM
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provide assessment, rehabilitation, wound care, and orthotic fabrication for adults with various upper extremity conditions (traumatology, neurology, rheumatology and diseases.).
  • Recognized for providing excellent patient care and professionalism through patient satisfaction survey.
  • Provide support at the burn unit, during high admissions.
  • Effectively juggle multiple projects including managing a high caseload of patients, participating in a research project, and supervising students.
  • Demonstrate leadership and growth by attending conferences, webinars and setting up journal clubs to encourage knowledge translation.
  • Full time

Injector for COVID-19

CHUM
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked overtime to support mass injection of COVID-19 vaccine for hospital employees and general population.
  • Quickly learned how to safely fill syringes and administer vaccines in a timely manner.


Occupational therapist – Case Manager

Clinique de Jeune Adult Psychotique (JAP) at CHUM
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Performed functional evaluations and made recommendations according to patient needs and goals. Collaborated with psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, and family members.
  • Animated groups for psychoeducation, drug consumption, sports, baking and arts.
  • Linked patients to other resources as needed (crisis center, detox center, alternative housing, work programs, etc.)
  • Recognized for maintaining effectively a high patient case load (15 over recommended).
  • 40h/week

Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy (full Time)

Plastics department at CHUM
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for all the CSST cases related to upper extremity conditions. Performed assessments, progress notes and CSST reports. Fabricated Orthosis and designed customized treatment plans.

Caseworker

Innomar Strategies – AmerisourceBergen
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Provided telephone support for funding and access issues.
  • Administered and adhered to case management protocols, including clinical monitoring, data collection, ongoing patient follow ups, compliance, and therapy disruption.
  • Created adverse event reports.
  • Recognized for providing excellent service and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Education

MD. - Doctor of medicine

Montreal University (UDEM)
05.2027

M.Sc. - Major in Occupational Therapy

McGill University
11.2015

B.Sc. - Major in Occupational Therapy

McGill University
04.2014

DEC. - Health Sciences

Vanier College
05.2011

Skills

  • Hand therapy
  • Patient assessment
  • Orthotic fabrication
  • Wound care management
  • Communication skills
  • Research participation

Languages

English & French Fluent in both oral and written
Armenian Mother tongue
Hebrew & Russian Professional working proficiency in oral

Certification

  • BLS provider certification Heart & Stroke Foundation Level C BSL: Received training in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and choking for adults, children and infants. Expiry: 2026-08
  • 31 European CME Credits ExCel (London, UK) Certificate for attending IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Combined Congress (on hand surgery and therapy) 2022-06-10/2022-06-10 8h/day
  • Reeducation sensitive des douleur neuropathique Centre de rééducation sensitive (Fribourg, Suisse) la méthode de rééducation sensitive des douleurs neuropathiques développée par Claude Spicher. Cette méthode, reconnue au niveau international, est fondée sur une reprogrammation des sensations cutanées en stimulant les récepteurs sensitifs, ce qui incite le système somesthésique à se réorganiser. 2022-09-04/2022-11-09 28h

Extra-Curricular Activities

Crossfit UPT Crossfit (Montreal, QC) Each workout of the day varies in intensity and duration. Cardio, gymnastics and strength. 2015-12-present 3-5/week Outdoor running “6am club” I run on my own but also join the “6 am club” to run with a groupe.

Awards & Distinctions

Distinction B.Sc. Occupational therapy McGill University 3.75 GPA May 2014, Honour’s list Vanier College Vanier College Maintained a full course load with an average ranging between 85% and 89% September 2009-June 2011

Research & Publications

  • Management of lacertus syndrome: Perspectives for hand therapists Dr. Jean Paul Brutus 2nd author: Anna Galstyan 2024-11-13
  • Elevating patient experience: Transformative strategies in hand therapy Dr. Jean Paul Brutus 3rd author: Anna Galstyan 2024-09-02

Timeline

Clinical, Surgery and Research Associate (part-tim

Exception MD
02.2025 - 09.2025

Occupational therapist – Hand therapy

Plastics department at CHUM
08.2023 - Current

Occupational therapist – Hand therapy

Plastics department at CHUM
04.2021 - 08.2023

Baker and founder of Ibakeueat.mtl

Ibakeueat.mtl
01.2021 - Current

Injector for COVID-19

CHUM
12.2020 - 05.2021

Occupational therapist – Case Manager

Clinique de Jeune Adult Psychotique (JAP) at CHUM
04.2018 - 04.2021

Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy (full Time)

Plastics department at CHUM
10.2016 - 04.2018

Caseworker

Innomar Strategies – AmerisourceBergen
06.2016 - 10.2016

M.Sc. - Major in Occupational Therapy

McGill University

B.Sc. - Major in Occupational Therapy

McGill University

DEC. - Health Sciences

Vanier College

MD. - Doctor of medicine

Montreal University (UDEM)
Anna Galstyan