Radiation Oncology Resident Physician at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell School of Medicine - Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (2026-06 – Present)
- Assess and manage patients with malignancies, contributing to multidisciplinary tumor boards and integrating imaging, pathology, and clinical data into treatment planning.
- Perform CT simulation, contour target volumes and organs at risk, participate in radiation treatment planning and image-guided treatment delivery, and collaborate with radiation physicists, dosimetrists, and multidisciplinary oncology teams.
Preliminary Medicine Resident Physician at Huntington Hospital (2025-06 – 2026-06)
- Deliver inpatient medical care across ICU and general medicine wards, coordinating with multidisciplinary care teams and specialists to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Managed hospital admissions, procedures, and complex discharge planning in a high-volume teaching hospital, collaborating with case management, social work, and nurses to streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered case presentations at grand rounds and morbidity & mortality conferences to analyze system gaps and enhance quality of patient care.
Clinical Research Fellow at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Radiological Sciences (2024-01 – Present)
Under supervision of Arash Bedayat, MD
- Co-authored a systematic review on chemotherapy-associated sarcoid-like reactions, highlighting immune checkpoint inhibitors as key culprits and implications for radiologic misdiagnosis
- Conducting multi-project research on AI in radiology, including LLM-assisted Cardiac Imaging interpretation and Subspecialty Second-Opinion Workflows.
- Lead author of RSNA-grant funded pilot project using VR-based diagnostic and procedural simulation for radiology resident education.
- Synthesized multidisciplinary feedback to refine VR-based educational modules, implementing iterative improvements and systematically evaluating learning outcomes amongst radiology residents/trainees.
Clinical Research Fellow at University of Arizona Department of Anesthesiology – Chronic Pain Division (2024-01 – 2025-05)
Under supervision of Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD
- Authored a peer-reviewed literature review examining the pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of ketamine for chronic pain and treatment-resistant mental health disorders, synthesizing evidence from over 450 clinical studies across PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases.
- Conducting clinical research on diagnostic patterns and multidisciplinary management strategies for Long COVID and post-viral syndromes, aiming to improve early identification and long-term patient outcomes.
- Analyzed electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes to identify trends in opioid prescribing and utilization of non-pharmacologic interventions among individuals referred to the pain management clinic.
Sales Specialist at Apple Retail Store (2019-08 – 2020-01)
Under supervision of Jessica Stone (Senior Manager)
- Provided comprehensive product knowledge to customers during personalized interactive demonstrations, utilizing live tutorials and hands-on guidance to foster positive purchasing experiences; leveraged technical skills in retail POS systems and Apple product software.
- Surpassed daily sales goals by 25% for three consecutive peak holiday weeks through efficient upselling strategies and mastery of advanced iPad-based POS systems, directly contributing to a record-setting seasonal revenue increase at the store.
- Collaborated with technical specialists, retail associates, and genius bar experts to deliver timely support and product recommendations, maintaining efficient communication through internal Apple's digital workflow tools.
Teacher's Assistant at USC Keck School of Medicine (2019-01 – 2019-05)
Human Cadaveric Anatomy Course, under supervision of Michael Habib, PhD
- Collaborated with graduate students in clinical anatomy to instruct 2nd–4th year undergraduates in weekly cadaveric dissection labs, reinforcing foundational human anatomy knowledge.
- Prepared cadaveric specimens including cross and sagittal brain sections and detailed heart dissections to expose key anatomical structures such as valves and vessels, enhancing hands-on learning.
- Assisted in designing and administering practical examinations, ensuring alignment with course objectives and providing students with meaningful feedback to deepen anatomical understanding.
Research Assistant at USC Creative Media and Behavioral Health Center (2017-09 – 2018-12)
Under supervision of Marientina Gotsis, MFA, Dr. James Finley, PhD
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, software engineers, and digital artists to design a virtual reality–based walking rehabilitation system for patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.
- Synthesized and visualized quantitative gait assessment data from clinical trials using MATLAB, enabling identification of key outcome measures and supporting longitudinal analysis across a cohort of 30+ neurological disorder patients over 12 months.
- Conducted an independent literature review on the clinical applications of virtual reality in healthcare to inform the design, development, and implementation of the intervention.
Medical Associate at Coastline Surgery Center (2017-07 – 2017-08)
- Supported clinic operations by addressing patient and administrative phone inquiries and guiding individuals through medical form completion using Microsoft Office tools.
- Facilitated patient flow within the facility by escorting patients to and from operating rooms, coordinating closely with healthcare staff.
- Collaborated with clerical team members to ensure administrative tasks met daily workflow needs through Google Workspace and electronic health record systems.
- Streamlined pre-surgery documentation processes by digitizing patient intake forms and supporting efficient record uploads within HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Research Assistant at USC Cancer, Immune Defense, and Structural Biology Research Laboratory (2016-09 – 2017-05)
Under supervision of Dr. Xiaojiang Chen
- Assisted post-doctoral students in identifying the structure/function of APOBEC, a conserved family of mRNA-editing proteins, by performing molecular biology lab techniques such as co-immunoprecipitations, fast-protein liquid chromatography, and x-ray crystallography.
- Analyzed APOBEC protein mutagenesis data by interpreting results from site-directed mutagenesis assays and collaborating with research staff to advance ongoing studies in mRNA-editing mechanisms.
- Compiled and interpreted quantitative assay data to support publication-quality analyses, contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts investigating protein-nucleic acid interactions in cancer biology.
