Mr. Ashraf Nawari, UCSF School of Medicine, United States
Mr. Ashraf Nawari is a dedicated and accomplished medical student currently pursuing an M.D. at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with an expected graduation in May 2026. They hold a B.S. in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University, where they graduated with a 3.9 GPA in May 2022. Their research experience is extensive, particularly within the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, where they have contributed to multiple studies under the guidance of esteemed advisors such as Dr. Meir Marmor, Dr. Brian Feeley, Dr. Richard Coughlin, and Dr. Daniel Sciuto. Their work has ranged from examining post-operative pain prediction using wearable technology to analyzing the impact of surgeon-specific factors on ACL reconstruction outcomes and exploring the role of smartphone technology in orthopaedic follow-ups in low-resource settings. Their efforts have led to several manuscripts being submitted for publication and presentations at conferences.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
The candidate is currently an M.D. candidate at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with an expected graduation in May 2026. They hold a B.S. in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University, with a stellar GPA of 3.9. The candidate’s research experience is extensive and spans multiple years, primarily in the field of orthopedic surgery and neuroscience
Education
- University of California, San Francisco – School of Medicine (UCSF), San Francisco, CA
- M.D. Candidate
- Expected graduation: May 2026
- The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- B.S. in Neuroscience
- GPA: 3.9
- Graduation: May 2022
Work Experience
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Research Assistant (December 2022 – Present)
- Advisor: Meir Marmor, M.D.
- Study: PAAIN-2 – Assessment of vital signs using an Oura ring to predict post-operative pain levels.
- Responsibilities: Reviewed patient charts, input medication and vital data, and analyzed Oura ring data.
- Outcomes: Manuscript in submission.
- Student Researcher (January 2023 – Present)
- Advisor: Brian Feeley, M.D.
- Study: Analysis of surgeon-specific factors on outcomes following ACL Reconstruction across 3,782 surgeons.
- Responsibilities: Assisted in manuscript writing.
- Outcomes: Abstract and manuscript submitted.
- Student Researcher (May 2023 – August 2023)
- Advisor: Richard Coughlin, M.D.
- Study: Orthopaedic residency education in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Responsibilities: Survey design, data collection, and manuscript preparation.
- Outcomes: Data collection completed, abstract, and poster submitted.
Publication top Notes:
Exploring the Potential of a Smart Ring to Predict Postoperative Pain Outcomes in Orthopedic Surgery Patients