Salwan Rassam
Milton,Ontario
Summary
I am highly motivated student pursuing a career in medicine with a focus on enhancing patient care outcomes. My extensive experience working in healthcare administration and with vulnerable populations demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail. I am committed to fostering a supportive and effective healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
McMaster Undergraduate Journal of Public Health (MUJPH)
11.2024 - Current
- Led the writing process and collaborated with fellow students on a health-related manuscript to be published on the McMaster website
- Successfully peer-reviewed and critiqued articles according to MUJPH guidelines
Instructor
Scholars Education
Milton, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Tutored students up to the Grade 12 level in Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and English courses.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills with vulnerable sector individuals
- Gained strong expertise at assigning individual student feedback through Scholars’ software
Executive Research Member
Learning Technologies Lab
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Dr. Ilana Bayer on evaluating VR and AR modalities for anatomical pedagogy.
- Spearheaded recruitment and initiation of numerous participants, aligning with literature reviews.
- Conducted statistical data analyses on participant samples to support synthesis of McMaster published article.
Wayfinder/Information Desk
Milton District Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Solved technical & IT issues such as system malfunctioning for hospital admin staff
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through helping patients navigate their way around the hospital
- Managed daily administrative tasks (patient information charts) in an efficient and confidential manner
- Effectively communicated with hospital support staff to tackle parking-related issues
Dental Sterilizer
White Dove Dental Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Sanitized dental instruments to prevent cross-contamination in the clinic with attention to detail
- Developed strong organizational skills by sorting dental instruments tailored to each dentist’s and hygienist’s needs
- Developed strong hands-on skills by learning how to use dental tools and assisting dental procedures
Office Administration
St. George Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Registered appointments and approved the validity of health cards through Accuro Software
- Took individual patient information such as height and weight measurements prior to appointments
- Liaised with medical specialists on referrals and lab document follow up
Education
Honours Bachelor - Health Sciences
McMaster University
06.2025
Skills
- Research fluency
- Scientific analysis
- Technical proficiency
- Leadership experience
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Futures in Math and Science Award – Demonstrated high academic achievement in Grade 12 Math and Science while pursuing a post-secondary education in either field
- June 2022 | Holy Rosary Parish Award – Active involvement through volunteering and community-based work for my local Holy Rosay Parish in Milton
Volunteer Experience
Hospital Elderly Life Program (HELP), Senior Volunteer, 2024-10, Present, Weekly clinical experience through visits with elderly patients at Milton District Hospital (MDH), Contributed positively to patients’ well-being through the Daily Visitor, Feeding Assistance, Early Mobilization, and Therapeutic Activities Programs, Liaised with doctors and nurses on patient health and maintained summary charts for each patient
Community Service
Holy Rosary Parish, 2019-01, 2021, Summer camp counsellor, Organized events and led workshop stations for summer camp students, Church disinfection, Disinfecting my local Church after masses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Altar Server, Performed necessary, supportive tasks in mass proceedings
Extracurricular Activities
September 2024-Present | Co-president of the Assyrian Club at McMaster University January 2024 - March 2024 | Basketball and Soccer Intramurals Tournaments March 2020- Present | Running and gym enthusiast
Timeline
Editor
McMaster Undergraduate Journal of Public Health (MUJPH)
11.2024 - Current
Instructor
Scholars Education
09.2024 - Current
Executive Research Member
Learning Technologies Lab
09.2023 - Current
Wayfinder/Information Desk
Milton District Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
Dental Sterilizer
White Dove Dental Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Office Administration
St. George Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Honours Bachelor - Health Sciences
McMaster University
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