Maheen Kara

Experience

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  Baylor Scott & White Health

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2019

  Student Intern

  • Shadowed emergency physician, Dr. David Arai• Shadowed general surgeon, Dr. Julianne Santarosa • Shadowed orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sean HaslamDuring my time shadowing, I observed procedures, interacted with others in the hospital workforce, and asked questions to further my knowledge of each medical career.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2024

  Private Tutor

  I tutor students aged 8-18 in various subjects, including math and writing at the middle school level, algebra, geometry, biology, chemistry, ACT/SAT, and college application prep.

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  Advanced Body Scan

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Data Analyst Intern

  I formulated data into spreadsheets, analyzed data to identify calcium score trends, and observed technicians during the scanning process.

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  The Burke Foundation

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Research Intern

  I assisted with research on new methods to foster maternal care and early childhood development through gathered data from NGOs. I also visited shelters and local families to check up on implemented doula (birth expert) training programs.

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  Baylor University

  Jan 2022 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Student Researcher - Kane Lab

  The Kane Lab focuses on the chemical synthesis of the TAK drug and its derivatives in relationship to reducing inflammation after transplantation of various tissues. These chemistry methods are applied to biology through surgeries on mice. Throughout the semester (6 hours/week) and the summer (40 hours/week), I engage in synthetic chemical reactions, filtration procedures, purification through column chromatography, and various other organic chemistry lab techniques. I also participate in weekly group meetings and present my research to Dr. Kane and graduate students.Presented a poster at URSA Scholars Week (April 2023) - Stability of an Unoxidized Substituted Aminal TAK-242 Prodrug at Varying pH Levels - under the guidance of Jessica Kostyo and Dr. Kane. Show less

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  Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Graduate Assistant

  I worked with faculty in the McBride Center for International Business to support various events, programs, and network development. My role included building an alumni network, updating social media platforms, and supporting collaborative initiatives.