Zarak Khan

UC Irvine Human Biology Alumni | Pre-Medical

Tustin, California, United States

About

Biological sciences major at University of California Irvine on pre-medical pathway.

Experience

  • Emergency Medical Technician at Symbiosis
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Nuerological Surgeon Scribe at MemorialCare
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Wound Walk Emergency Medical Technician at Lestonnac Free Clinic
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Volunteer EMT practicing street medicine -Provided mobile medical care to unhoused populations, including wound treatment, vitals collection, and infection management - Assisted with STD testing, basic medical screening, and referrals to clinics and social services - Scribed patient histories, wound progression, and treatments to ensure continuity of care across visits - Distributed medical supplies, hygiene kits, and food while supporting community health outreach efforts - Worked in field teams delivering on-site care in resource-limited environments

  • AMERICA ON TRACK (Santa Ana, California, United States)
    • Mentor: Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Mentored youth through structured academic and personal development • Connected mentees with educational resources, family support services, and community opportunities • Fostered confidence, leadership skills, and long-term academic motivation • Designed personalized guidance strategies to support mentee growth and success in both physical health and mental development

    • Nutrition Educator
      Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos

      -Delivered nutrition education and wellness guidance to underserved community members -Promoted healthy lifestyle habits, including balanced diet, physical activity, and disease prevention education -Assisted in running events aimed at improving community health outcomes -Collaborated with team members to support outreach initiatives and increase engagement in health education programs

  • UC Irvine School of Medicine (Irvine, California, United States)
    • Lead Head Liaison: Methamphetamine-Related Reduced Ejection Fraction
      Jul 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      - Manuscript acceptance and journal submission in process. -Led coordination between emergency physicians, patients, and research teams for a clinical study evaluating the impact of methamphetamine use patterns on cardiac function -Facilitated patient screening, enrollment, and informed consent while ensuring compliance with IRB and HIPAA protocols -Collected bedside ultrasound data collection in the emergency department to assess ejection fraction (EF) as a measure of cardiac performance based on calculations using E-point septal separation ( EPSS). -Collected and documented patient histories related to methamphetamine use across varying durations and frequencies (acute to chronic) resulting in a dose dependent causal relationship between methamphetamine usage and cardiac dysfunction. -Study highlight the importance of early screening and intervention in order to detect early symptoms of heart failure -Collected background survey information such as alcohol usage, tobacco and illegal drug usage. -Contributed to research aimed to improving patient education, intervention strategies, and follow-up care for substance use-related heart disease

    • Emergency Medicine Research Associate
      Mar 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - Conducted clinical research in a Level 1 Trauma Center, enrolling and consenting patients under IRB-approved protocols while ensuring HIPAA compliance - Acted as a liaison between physicians, patients, and research teams to support studies including cardiac ultrasonography and substance-related cardiovascular risk -observational studies, clinical trials, and scoping reviews examining substance use, trauma risk factors, and social determinants of health in a Level 1 Trauma Center. These studies focused on improving screening tools, interventions, and patient outcomes through evidence-based care -substance use, trauma risk factors, and social determinants of health in the emergency department with a focus on improving screening, interventions, and patient outcomes through evidence-based care. -Screened and recruited eligible participants, collected clinical data, and maintained accurate documentation for multiple ongoing studies -Collaborated with emergency physicians to improve research workflows and patient enrollment efficiency -Analyzed collected data and contributed to research insights supporting improved treatment protocols