Eyad Thaher

Supported various clinical studies involving bariatric surgery, transplantation, and trauma Coordinated patient appointments, consent, and laboratory visits while maintaining patient care documentation in medical records Conducted 200+ chart reviews for clinical data relevant to data collection and analysis

Surgical Research Assistant - Brody School of Medicine – Dept of Surgery

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Supported various clinical studies involving bariatric surgery, transplantation, and trauma
• Coordinated patient appointments, consent, and laboratory visits while maintaining patient care documentation in medical records
• Conducted 200+ chart reviews for clinical data relevant to data collection and analysis
• Collected and processed blood draws for immune cell isolation
• Shadowed general surgeon Dr. Maryna Chumokova-Orin perform bariatric surgery procedures, gaining insight into surgical preparation and operating room workflows

Medical Assistant Volunteer - Greenville Community Shelter - Greenville, NC

(2024-11 - 2026-06)

• Recruited unhoused patients from the shelter and performed triage assessments
• Obtained patient vital signs and assisted in performing health assessments with medical students to upload medical history into EHR
• Assisted physicians in various screenings and physical health examinations
• Coordinated patient transport for future appointments to ensure follow-up on diagnoses

Health Navigator - Fresh Start, East Carolina University

(2023-08 - 2024-12)

• Delivered personalized, bi-weekly counseling sessions to patients with type 2 diabetes, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes
• Guided patients in setting and achieving individualized goals for nutrition, physical activity, and overall health management
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change among diverse populations in rural, underserved communities within eastern North Carolina

Owner/Manager - Yaba Mediterranean Grill

(2020-07)

Co-own and manage a Mediterranean restaurant focused on providing affordable, healthy food options to a community where fast food is often the most accessible choice

• Build relationships with local customers and community organizations, including efforts to collaborate with municipal initiatives to provide meals and donations to local police and fire departments
• Oversee daily operations such as food prep, customer service, and sanitization

Bachelor of Science - Public Health - East Carolina University (2025-05)