Helen Miriam Musulan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Medical Student with an interest in entrepreneurship, currently completing a research year at Baycrest. Performed general procedures such as phlebotomy, intubation and urinary catheter insertion as well as documenting patient care history and evaluations at Soroka hospital. Thorough and diligent with a passion for neurology and sports medicine.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Faculty Representative
Ben Gurion University
Be'er Sheva
10.2022 - Current
- Voted on issues regarding student council and student body, providing input from the international community perspective
Community Leader and Founder of ETHOS
Yazamut 360
Be'er Sheva
06.2022 - Current
- Created an international-Israeli entrepreneurship community to help form long lasting connections leading to business partnerships or lifelong friends
- Given and budgeted 5000 shekels per year for events, using well under budget
- Planned and hosted 5 events over the semester with a speaker, food and drinks provided with about 30 attendees
- Liaised with multiple local communities, such as Language Exchange, an NGO
- In collaboration with Language Exchange we hosted a Knowledge Exchange event where we presented information on the local international community, political structure of Israel and a spotlight on Druze, a one of the minorities of Israel
Curriculum Representative
Medical School for International Health
Be'er Sheva
08.2021 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between students, faculty and administration to improve learning outcomes for the following cohort of students
- Every month I arranged meetings with other representatives to discuss and solve issues before bringing to administration to ensure a productive meeting
- Planned and executed an Q&A event with upperclassman about study strategies and contents of our board exams
Pandemic Emergency Response Volunteer
William Osler Health System-Etobicoke General Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Screen incoming patients, staff and volunteers for COVID-19 to reduce the possibility of an outbreak
- Coordinate patients with staff and volunteers to ensure patient receives the care they need
- Verify appointments with patients and porter patients in need to their appropriate department
- Diffuse tensions that patients have regarding vaccine hesitation and health concerns
Assistant Manager
Dr. Simion Dental Office, North York Medical Arts Building
Toronto, Ontario
01.2010 - 04.2021
- Made appointments and claims using dental office software; used computer, fax, telephone
- Increased insurance claims revenue by 20% over two years by following up and claiming to co-insurance providers within the patient's family, effectively saving the patient money
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums
- Produced over a hundred opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide the dentist with information on the relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures
Executive Member
Village Eulogia, non-profit charity for families with disabled children
Toronto, Ontario
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed comprehensive performance reports using Google Analytics to strategize resource allocation and establish performance metrics
- Closely interacted with the board of directors team to coordinate activities and complete proposals within grant deadlines
- Formed relationships to facilitate a warm community setting for over 20 families
- Managed over 30 volunteers and followed up on availability to boost operational efficiency of events
Indigenous Researcher and Policy Analyst
William's Consulting
Oshawa, ON
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated within a team of researchers and progressed to the role of project lead, assigning tasks to staff
- Contributed to achieving over 3 million dollars for Indigenous healthcare through an asset mapping report
- This report summarized and analyzed all mental health and addiction services offered by Aboriginal Health Access Centres, Aboriginal Community Health Centres and Indigenous Interdisciplinary Primary Care Teams in Ontario
- Provided project support to the quantitative/qualitative research and impact evaluation; tracks emerging research priorities, identifying gaps in service and policy needs, identifying best and most promising practices; and participated in community based research activities in accordance with appropriate Indigenous Research Ethical guidelines
- Interviewed First Nation Healthcare staff and managers for identifying the strengths, gaps, opportunities for improvement of their Aboriginal Health Access Centre as well as trends and history of the community
- Examined healthcare data (prevalence and frequency of disease diagnoses) including the staff member position and department that provides the treatment (ex
- Traditional Healer, Elder, Nurse Practitioner, etc.)
- Prepared recommendations and rationale to optimize healthcare service delivery
- Developed position papers, reports, environmental scanning, community planning and provides briefing notes and status reports/updates for the Senior Analyst/Project Manager
- Oversaw and supported data entry and data cleaning to ensure integrity and accuracy
- Provided technical and administrative support to Senior Analyst/Project Manager including policy and procedure development
- Prepared Press Release on NationTalks and conducted multi-platform marketing
- Modified and edited company websites using Dixie web editor
- Traveled to First Nations (Sho Lake no.39) and supported community members with accurately recording healthcare and community data for preparation of grant proposal for establishing a child welfare system.
Adult Day Program Volunteer
Geneva Center For Autism
Toronto, ON
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented prescribed behavioural skills training to reduce negative behaviour
- Observed client behaviour and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans
- Liaised with the behavioural therapist and social worker to create a client-specific system of regulating behaviour using resources for developmentally delayed youth.
Honours Thesis Student
Dr. Bucking's Laboratory
Toronto, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Studied the interaction between status in the social hierarchy (dominant and subordinate) and gut microbiome health as measured in bacterial diversity and fat digestion
- Collaborated with Dr
- Gilmour's laboratory team at the University of Ottawa and taught them how to perform a novel sterilization technique our lab had developed
- Used multiple experimental tests such as lipase and Bradford assays, PCR, microbiome analysis(QIME) and gel electrophoresis
- Used advanced statistical analysis through the program, QIIME, to determine the results of different ecological measures (alpha, beta, gamma diversity)
- Presented results to professors in the form of a paper and presentation which was awarded stellar marks
- Developed project timelines and schedules, and communicated project progress to the supervisor bimonthly.
Delegate
International Relations Society at York (IRSAY)
Toronto, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained up to date understanding of local, regional, national and international news and developments
- Built and deepened partnerships with other delegates to more effectively carry out agendas
- Handled all delegated tasks, including researching country political climate and history
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets for competitions
- Presented more than three speeches every month, including legislative addresses, group talks and public events.
President
Golden Key International Honour Society
Toronto, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Formulated and launched marketing and promotional events with ~20 attendees to increase chapter presence on the Keele campus
- Collaborated with the executive team, assigning roles for our largest event, New Members Recognition Event (NMRE) that had over 200 attendees with catering, three speakers and music
- Assisted in organizing the York chapter's attendance at one of our conferences (CANCON) in Niagara Falls and applied for funding from the parent organization to subsidize members' tickets
- Organized regular meetings with new members and the executive team to discuss fundraising activities and future executive opportunities
- Oversaw strategic decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce organization mission of promoting Academica, Leadership and Advocacy.
Tutor
St. Dorothy Catholic School
Etobicoke, Ontario
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked one-on-one with students from grades 3-6 on various subjects (English, Math, French, Biology, etc.)
- Assisted ESL students with conjugating verbs, explaining sentence structures and demonstrating typical conversation in English
- Mitigated conflicts and resolved bullying
- Recorded student progress and tutoring session details
- Communicated with teachers to provide students with comprehensive support
- Obtained feedback from parents to develop tutoring sessions focused on enhancing student learning
- Assessed educational needs and incorporated fun and exciting activities to improve students' reading skills.
Doctor's Shadow
Dr. Soare, MCI the Doctor's Office
Toronto, Ontario
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Became more familiar with the Canadian medical setting, bridging my experiences and knowledge from abroad
- Participated in discussions about new anti-depression medication with the doctors of the facility
- Made patients more comfortable through friendly conversation
- Earned reputation for good attendance and medical knowledge.
Clinical Assistant
Delmenhorst Clinic
Delmenhorst, Choose
01.2011 - 08.2018
- Shadowed doctors Andrei Dinescu and Mariana Dinescu
- Participated in medical checks of refugees during the refugee crisis in Europe (2015) and proposed a recertification program for newcomers with professional licenses
- Became familiar with the medical setting in Germany
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for the physician by explaining the process
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for approximately three patients each house call.
Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Krylov's Laboratory
Toronto, Ontario
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted and lead protein expression and purification projects involving DHFR, SSB and AlkB proteins
- Applied techniques such as immobilized metal affinity chromatography and analysis through capillary electrophoresis and gel electrophoresis
- Maintained laboratory equipment and performed troubleshooting techniques to keep all tools fully operational
- Investigated gene composition and expression, as well as genetic engineering principles and effects
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and databases to detail protein collection and data gathering.
Education
M.D. -
Medical School For International Health
Israel04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology Honours
York University
06.2019
Skills
- BLSACLS certification
- First Aid/CPR AED certification
- Expert in Microsoft Office applications
- Website editing using Dixie
- Student Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Thunderbird Trauma-Informed and Cultural Competency Training
Timeline
Health Faculty Representative
Ben Gurion University
10.2022 - Current
Community Leader and Founder of ETHOS
Yazamut 360
06.2022 - Current
Curriculum Representative
Medical School for International Health
08.2021 - Current
Pandemic Emergency Response Volunteer
William Osler Health System-Etobicoke General Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2021
Indigenous Researcher and Policy Analyst
William's Consulting
09.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Member
Village Eulogia, non-profit charity for families with disabled children
08.2019 - 08.2020
Adult Day Program Volunteer
Geneva Center For Autism
08.2019 - 03.2020
Honours Thesis Student
Dr. Bucking's Laboratory
09.2018 - 04.2019
Delegate
International Relations Society at York (IRSAY)
09.2018 - 04.2019
President
Golden Key International Honour Society
09.2018 - 04.2019
Tutor
St. Dorothy Catholic School
09.2018 - 01.2019
Doctor's Shadow
Dr. Soare, MCI the Doctor's Office
04.2018 - 09.2018
Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Krylov's Laboratory
04.2015 - 09.2015
Clinical Assistant
Delmenhorst Clinic
01.2011 - 08.2018
Assistant Manager
Dr. Simion Dental Office, North York Medical Arts Building
01.2010 - 04.2021
M.D. -
Medical School For International Health
Bachelor of Science - Biology Honours
York University