Elika Fanaeian

Experience

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  Primary Children Hospital Inc

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  University of Utah Pediatric Research Assistant

  While enrolled in PEDS 5900 at the University of Utah, helped conduct research in the Emergency Room at Primary Children's Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Maija Holsti and other research coordinators.

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  Maliheh Free Clinic

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Through a research studies class, assisted in research within Maliheh Free Clinic regarding the health of underprivileged communities. This class was a Community Engaged Learning class.

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  Primary Children's Medical Center School

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Research Associate- Pediatric Research Program

  Completed Pediatric Research course at the University of Utah, which included doing research in the Primary Children's Emergency room. Referred to as the "Blue Coat" program. The research included enrolling patients in different types of research that focused on Pediatric populations that were concentrated in the Emergency Department. This research included: Asthma research requiring samples of hair or saliva, psychiatric research requiring behavioral therapy, research on anti-seizure medications that was on-going. Gave the opportunity to work with other pre-medical students, Physicians, Nurses, Trauma MA's, Pharmacists, and other professionals in the ER. Show less

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  University of Utah Department of Pharmacology

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2020

  Research Assistant

  Working with the University of Utah Department of Pharmacology under the mentorship of Dr. Venkata Yellepeddi. Researching different drugs, completing data analysis, completing meta-analysis, writing papers, and working in a supervised lab setting on various research projects.

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  University of Utah

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  University of Utah International Ambassador

  Helping the International Student Office at the University of Utah welcome new international students to our campus. Orienting new international students for the Fall and Spring semesters and becoming a helping hand with their new transition into an American university.

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  Mingle Health

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  Care Coordinator

  Contact patients with chronic care needs, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, etc., and follow up with them continuously regarding their current health plan given by their providers. Ensure adherence to medication, follow-up on implementation of healthy lifestyle choices, adjust medication and medication dosages (with pharmacist consult) and give them resources to better take care of their chronic health needs.

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  Utah Department of Health

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Utah Women and Newborns Quality Collaborative Intern

  Researching new initiatives that can be implemented within hospitals in Utah to prevent maternal morbidity, maternal mortality, and neonatal mortality.

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  University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Ambassador

  Educate new and current students about Health, Society, and Policy along with other majors in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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  Associated Food Stores

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Senior Pharmacy Technician
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  Cleveland Clinic

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Student Researcher