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Ava Movahed Abtahi

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Bio

As an aspiring physician interested in surgery, I am drawn to specialties that demand precision and intricacy. I aim to merge my clinical experience with translational biomedical research to develop innovative solutions that exceed the current standard of care. Committed to lifelong learning, I strive to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes. By collaborating with dedicated professionals, I seek to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare field by enhancing existing medical innovations, identifying new opportunities for progress, and addressing unmet needs within the community.

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master's degree program
2025 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Biotechnology

Washington Adventist University

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Chemistry
    • Biology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Aspiring Physician-Pilot-Scientist

    • Biological Sciences Private Tutor

      Superprof
      2024 – Present1 year
    • Post-Bacc Research Fellow

      National Institutes of Health
      2023 – Present2 years
    • Stepping Stones Program Coordinator

      Adventist HealthCare
      2023 – 2023
    • Adjunct Instructor

      Washington Adventist University
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Research Assistant

      Washington Adventist University
      2019 – 20234 years
    • Instructional Assistant for Biological Sciences

      Washington Adventist University
      2020 – 20222 years
    • Biological Sciences Tutor

      Washington Adventist University
      2019 – 20223 years
    • Pre-Med Intern

      Adventist Health Care
      2022 – 2022
    • Medical/Surgical Assistant

      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Marathon

    2022 – Present3 years

    Skydiving

    2021 – Present4 years

    Badminton

    2014 – Present11 years

    Mixed Martial Arts

    2022 – Present3 years

    Volleyball

    2012 – Present13 years

    Research

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Author
      2024 – Present
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Author
      2023 – 2025
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Author
      2023 – 2025
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Corresponding author
      2024 – 2025
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      First Author
      2020 – 2023
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      First Author
      2022 – 2022
    • Behavioral Sciences

      First Author
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Be My Eyes — Bilingual Volunteer
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Medical Adult Day Care — Volunteer
      2012 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Community Emergency Response Team Volunteer — Volunteer
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps — Volunteer
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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