Sumaira Hai

20 Crest Drive, Englishtown, NJ 07726 ~ (732) 861-4911 ~ sumairahi@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, expected completion May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a focus in Science and Environmental reporting and Pre-medical Studies
Member of the Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MEdicine
Intern, Summer 2016
Interviewed faculty, staff and students.
Wrote stories for web and print use (including the colleges magazine, Communique)
Updated and maintained web pages using the Cascade content management system
Assisted in planning and conducting events for alumni, the public and CME programs.
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
Infectious Disease, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ, January 2013-2015
Followed a team of Infectious Disease specialists during hospital rounds for 90+ hours.
Hematologist, Sparrow Hospital
East Lansing, MI, June 2016
Attended hospital rounds with Dr. Renuka Gera for 10 hours
Bariatric Surgeon, Sparrow Hospital
East Lansing, MI, June 2016
Attended hospital rounds and observed surgeries in the operating room with Dr. Mindy Lane for 20 hours
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Volunteer, January 2011-Present
Volunteered 150+ hours in various departments throughout the hospital doing clerical work, patient
distribution; acting as a courier and patient aide.
American Red Cross, East Lansing, MI
Volunteer, January 2015-Present
Volunteered 30+ hours, assisted with blood drives
Computer Literacy Program, New Brunswick, NJ
Volunteer, January 2006-Present
Volunteered 240+ hours, helped organize fundraisers to raise money for the construction and maintenance
of computer learning centers throughout Southeast Asia
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention Program, East Lansing, Michigan
SARV Peer Educator at Michigan State University, September 2014-Present
Conducted educational workshops for incoming freshman about myths and prevention of sexual assault
and relationship violence specifically on the medical and legal services available to them
Received intensive training on the subjects of sexual assault and relationship violence prevention, and the
myths and cultures surrounding these topics
Guided students on a one-on-one basis to further their understanding of consent, abuse, and protection
methods
Student Health Advisory Council, East Lansing, Michigan
Ambassador, Michigan State University, September 2015-Present
Helped voice the health needs of Michigan State University students and helped Student Health Services to
ensure the student voice is heard and resource of choice.
Create various resources for students and faculty to use such as brochures about Mental Health Awareness,
and tips to survive Flu season
Worked in conjunction with student government, Michigan State University administration, and the city of
East Lansing.
Helped plan Mental Health Awareness Week
Peru Medical Outreach (associated with MSUCOM), East Lansing, Michigan
Medical Scholar, January 2014-Present

Assisted students at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine prepare and do research
for medical outreach missions to Peru
Wrote grants, abstracts, and write-ups about the projects conducted in Peru to be submitted to various
organizations and national conventions.
Undergraduate Bioethics Society, East Lansing, Michigan
Member, January 2015-Present
A student organization committed to increasing awareness of, and cultivating student interest in ethical
issues in medicine, healthcare, biotechnology, and biomedical research.
Met with faculty and professional speakers to discuss and debate on the aforementioned topics
Get Covered America, Freehold, NJ
Fellow, May 2014-August 2014
Went into the community as well as to local health fairs to inform the public about current healthcare
options and personally to gain first-hand experience on the Affordable Care Act
Worked with associated medical partners to learn about their healthcare policies
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Deans List, Michigan State University, Spring 2015-Present
Awarded to students who have a 3.5 or above GPA for the term
Senate Tribute from State Senator Bieda, Lansing, Michigan, October 2015
Received recognition from State Senator Steve Bieda for research with the Peru medical outreach trip
associated with MSUCOM
UURAF, Michigan State University, Spring 2016
Awarded first place at the University Undergraduate Arts and Research Forum in the Epidemiology and
Public Health Section for my research on the accuracy of the Broselow Tape within the pediatric Peruvian
population.
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
RIS Grass Roots Support
The Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Foundation, July 2014
The Epidemiology of Dermatology Complaints in Peru, April 2015
2014 AOA Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine poster session
Building Research Experience to Impact the Osteopathic Profession, April 2015
2014 AOA Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine poster session
Who vs. CDC: Anthropometric Discrepancy of Peruvian Children, September to April 2015
Researched the difference between how the CDC and WHO defined malnutrition against a subset of Peruvian
Children. April 2015
Accuracy of the Broselow Tape in the Pediatric Peruvian Population
Tested the validity of the Broselow tape use in areas like Peru that currently dont have a standardized weight
estimation device. April 2016
Spartan Cancer Review
Wrote an op-ed piece concerning the controversy surrounding the infamous Burzynski trials. April 2016.
Gross Hematuria
Created an animation educating viewers on how to estimate how much blood is mixed in with urine for those
interested in Gross Hematuria, soon to be developed into a Continued Medical Education program, July 2016
Liu and Bezinque take home top honors at SCS Research Poster Day
Highlighted the research of the winners of the Statewide Campus System Research Poster Day (student
division, July 2016.
Kapil credits MSUCOM for success in public health arena,
Alumni profile on Dr. Vikas Kapil, an MSUCOM alumni and current associate director at the Centers for
Disease Control, July 2016
Strug explores potential method to improve IVF
Research profile on DO-PhD student who found a way to increase In vitro fertilization success rates, July 2016