Assisted on completing research administrative documents - including protocols, informed consent and assent forms, and ethics applications for clinical studies.
Skilled in data collection, entry, and extraction. Proficient in research software, REDCap, for survey creation, management, and dissemination.
Recruit and enroll patients for a variety of ongoing clinical trials active at SickKids.
Practicum Student
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Offered practicum position from Dr. Abuelaish (MD, MPH, Order of On)to investigate the integration of sex and gender-based education in medical school curricula
Developed crucial research skills through designing survey instruments and drafting ethical approval protocols
Applied for Seed Grant in Implementation Sciences (2023-2024); Gained experience in preparing grant applications
Graduate Research Assistant
Ontario Tobacco Research Unit
09.2022 - 04.2023
Responsible for participant recruitment. Conducted phone interviews to administer survey to determine eligibility. Data collected via REDCap.
Performed data extraction and quality assessment for NIHR-funded umbrella review investigating the health impacts of vaping. Data collection & extraction via Covidence.
COVID-19 Support Staff
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - 07.2022
Enforced COVID-19 public health safety protocols (symptom screening, social distancing, proper PPE)
Liaison between hospital and family members to provide support in regard to strict visitation policies
Worked in various clinics and collaborated with healthcare staff to promote efficient operations
Pediatric Emergency Room Research Assistant
London Health Sciences Center
London, ON
08.2019 - 03.2020
Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis
Assessed incoming patients in the ER for eligibility in the numerous ongoing studies
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine Candidate
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Michigan
07-2028
Master of Science in Community Health: Addictions & Mental Health -
Dalla Lana School of Public Health
University Of Toronto
04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
London, ON
06.2021
Skills
Passion for Advocacy & Community Outreach
Attention to Detail, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Problem-Solving
Research Skills: Data Collection, Extraction, and Analysis, Software Proficiencies (eg, REDCap & Covidence), Project Management
Leadership Skills: research project start-up, manage study personnel, and organize many projects with tight deadlines through effective time management
Timeline
Clinical Research Project Assistant
The Hospital for Sick Children
06.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Ontario Tobacco Research Unit
09.2022 - 04.2023
COVID-19 Support Staff
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Pediatric Emergency Room Research Assistant
London Health Sciences Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine Candidate
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Master of Science in Community Health: Addictions & Mental Health -