Justin Rostami

Observed surgeons, physician assistants, residents, and allied health professionals across 50+ surgical operations, inpatient rounds, and clinic visits in surgical oncology, general surgery, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, and breast surgery, gaining exposure to diverse healthcare roles. Learned and applied principles of maintaining a sterile field within the operating room while completing procedure simulations with precision and care. Observed multiple physician-patient interactions daily, gaining familiarity with clinical documentation, taking patient histories, and managing workflow in fast-paced medical settings.

Pre-Med Shadow Mentee at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Observed surgeons, physician assistants, residents, and allied health professionals across 50+ surgical operations, inpatient rounds, and clinic visits in surgical oncology, general surgery, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, and breast surgery, gaining exposure to diverse healthcare roles.
• Learned and applied principles of maintaining a sterile field within the operating room while completing procedure simulations with precision and care.
• Observed multiple physician-patient interactions daily, gaining familiarity with clinical documentation, taking patient histories, and managing workflow in fast-paced medical settings.
• Deepened an understanding of both the humanitarian and scientific aspects of medicine by witnessing empathetic deliveries of diagnoses, clear communication of treatment plans, and active listening to address patient concerns in a patient-centered environment.

Surgical Clinic Intern at Beverly Hills Physicians (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Gained insight into the pre-operative and post-operative procedures of both plastic and weight-loss surgeries by observing weekly surgical operations.
• Engaged with surgeons and medical professionals to deepen understanding of surgical protocol and patient hospitality, developing a foundational knowledge of anesthesia procedures and monitoring techniques alongside the importance of techniques supporting patient care.

Volunteer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Music for Healing (2023-08 – Present)

• Performing over 120 songs each month on piano live in a hospital setting, engaging directly with patients and their families, doctors, visitors, and other volunteers, using music as a therapeutic tool to enhance their physical and emotional health.
• Utilizing a profound musical passion to provide emotional support for over 200 patients and family members monthly, humanizing a clinical environment through interpersonal connections grounded in creative expression.

Founder of Clothing Line at Acrylic Los Angeles (2022-11 – Present)

• Promoting individuality through hand-painted clothing, fostering diversity awareness and managing production, stock & marketing for brand to over 20,000 people.
• Received community-wide accolades (See Awards & Honors) for commitment to celebrating creativity.

Communications Officer at JMED at UCLA (2025-09 – Present)

• Coordinating outreach to medical students, physicians, and academic professionals to serve as guest speakers each quarter, fostering an engaging, educational environment on campus and educating club members on careers in medicine.
• Leading and organizing hands-on workshops and community service opportunities, including suturing sessions and care packaging initiatives, providing 100+ students with access to building clinical skills and patient-centered service.
• Collaborating with board members to establish a strong club identity, integrating a shared cultural background to build connection and community with members, and a passion for healthcare and community service to educate the future generation of healthcare providers.

Vice President at Gift of Life Marrow Registry at UCLA (2026-01 – Present)

• Leading and organizing frequent swabbing events on campus, providing 200+ students with the opportunity to become potential life-saving bone marrow donors and support patients in need of transplants.
• Coordinating outreach with on-campus student organizations, graduate programs and community groups to promote awareness and participation in bone marrow registry initiatives.

Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2027-06)