Sara Ibrahim 10556 Fox Forest Dr. Great Falls, VA 22066 [email protected] | (703) 344-1092 EDUCATION

Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Aug 2019 – Jun 2020 Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics Medical Courses include: Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Molecular Biology & Metabolism, Embryology & Intro to Anatomical Sciences, Intro to Pathology & Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Biology, Respiratory & Renal Biology, Gastrointestinal Biology, Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology

Graduate Courses include: Principles of Gross Anatomy, Human Nutrition & Health, Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology, Graduate Pharmacology

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Aug 2014 – May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Honors: Dean’s List (Spring 2018)

Universidad de Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain May – Jun 2015 Courses taught in Spanish: Advanced Spanish Language and Culture, History of Art in Andalucía Conducted on-site research in Spanish for a paper on nationalism and racism in Spain

Langley High School, McLean, VA Sep 2010 – Jun 2014 Honors: National AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, 4.0 and Above GPA, Premio de Plata (Silver Award) on National Spanish Exam

WORK EXPERIENCE

George Mason University, Manassas, VA Aug 2020 - present Term Instructor ▪ Taught and advised graduate students in the George Squared Advanced Biomedical Sciences graduate certificate program provided by George Mason University and Georgetown University ▪ Conducted recitations, reviews, and facilitated learning sessions to supplement biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy courses ▪ Managed online course content through Blackboard, Canvas, and Zoom ▪ Provided instructional support for course directors ▪ Assisted the Program Director in administration of the program including data management ▪ Planned and executed student activities outside of the classroom

Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department, Falls Church, VA Aug 2018 – Aug 2019 Emergency Medical Scribe (2000 hours) ▪ Charted physician-patient encounters including patient medical histories and physical examinations as well as consults with specialists in both adult and pediatric emergency departments using EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system ▪ Documented primary and secondary surveys of trauma patients in real time as dictated by trauma attendings and residents at Northern Virginia’s only level 1 trauma center ▪ Created chart templates for scribes and attendings to use for more efficient documentation within EPIC EHR ▪ Taught physicians EPIC Best Practices to improve documentation of procedures including airway management and of decision-making through tools such as the DRIP score ▪ Expedited patient lab and imaging results by working with laboratory, radiology, and CT departments

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Medical Supply Drive, Washington D.C. Mar 2020-present Northern Virginia Regional Coordinator ▪ Led a team of over 40 volunteers as part of a student-led non-profit organization that redirects unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in need across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ▪ Requested PPE donations (e.g. from individuals, research labs, dentist and veterinary offices, art studios) and contacted hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics in need of supplies ▪ Coordinated the pick-up and drop-off of donated PPE (e.g. masks, gloves, and gowns) ▪ Collaborated and shared best practices with regional coordinators in almost every state through weekly Zoom meetings in order to continuously improve our local and national strategies and impacts

Teen Promise Project, Washington D.C. Feb 2020 – May 2020 Volunteer Teacher (15 hours) ▪ Provided sixth grade students at E.L. Haynes Middle School with a comprehensive, medically accurate sexual education ▪ Taught a curriculum crafted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that includes topics such as anatomy, consent, and healthy relationships virtually through Google Meetings through ▪ Recorded an example session for recruitment of future volunteers

Georgetown University Graduate Medical Note-Taking Service, Washington D.C. Jan 2020-May 2020 Note Writer (15 hours) ▪ Synthesized and shared comprehensive lecture note sets on pathology and pharmacology for about 200 students in the Special Master’s Program in Physiology through the student-run Medical Note Taking Service

Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network, Chantilly, VA Jul 2018 – Aug 2019 Volunteer (100 hours) ▪ Served as a medical assistant and scribe at a free clinic for uninsured, low-income individuals ▪ Obtained and recorded patient vitals and histories in Practice Fusion and Athenahealth electronic health record systems ▪ Provided resources and managed billing for specialist referrals, lab tests, and imaging ▪ Interpreted for Spanish-, Urdu-, and Hindi-speaking patients

Global Medical Brigades, Williamsburg, VA and Nicaragua Sep 2016 – May 2018 Medications and Supplies Co-Chair (500 hours) ▪ Organized assembly of medications and health-related supplies for rural Nicaraguan communities ▪ Volunteered and shadowed in triage, pharmacy, data informatics, and dental stations in Matagalpa and Estelí ▪ Participated in executive board meetings and created presentations to inform club members about medications during weekly meetings

College Partnership for Kids, Williamsburg, VA Sep 2015 – May 2017 Volunteer Tutor (150 hours) ▪ Tutored elementary school students in the Williamsburg-James City County Public School system in math, science, reading, and writing ▪ Participated in group reflections and discussed opportunities in education with fellow tutors

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Mar 2016 – May 2017 Peer Advisor (80 hours) ▪ Assisted incoming students with academic policies and resources as a part of the Office of Academic Advising prior to and during their first year

Campus Buddies, Williamsburg, VA Sep 2016 – May 2017 Volunteer (60 hours) ▪ Engaged local children with special needs and/or physical disabilities while exploring art activities including painting, drawing, and sculpting ▪ Set up and cleaned art stations at the James City County Recreation Center RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Jan 2015 – May 2017 Research Assistant (200 hours) ▪ Investigated mirror neuron priming in novice versus expert ballet dancers in Dr. Jennifer Stevens’ cognitive neuroscience lab ▪ Trained to conduct EEGs

Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care, Boston, MA Jan 2015 Research Volunteer (80 hours) ▪ Conducted background research and wrote memos for Harvard Medical School faculty on high-functioning primary care sites as potential subjects for a mixed-methods research agenda on best practices ▪ Performed literature searches using PubMed, JSTOR, EBSCO, and Google Scholar

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington D.C. Jun - Aug 2013, Jun - Aug 2014 Summer Research Intern ` (500 hours) ▪ Performed data entry for a breast cancer hormonal treatment ▪ Translated project materials between Spanish and English ▪ Prepared recruitment packages for project participants ▪ Shadowed doctors and nurses at Capital Breast Cancer Center for underinsured women with breast cancer ▪ Assisted in the startup of a new bilingual project on breast cancer survivorship and quality of life with Nueva Vida (Mid-Atlantic support network for Latinas with cancer) by: Conducting literature searches using PubMed Helping draft baseline surveys for patients and caregivers Reviewing grant proposals ▪ Transcribed audio files of patient interviews ▪ Organized and entered patient data into project database ▪ Prepared exhibits for project documents and presentations ▪ Certified in CITI Human Subjects and HIPAA trainings