MD Candidate | Class of 2027
Heather Hare
Florida State University College of Medicine student with a Master's in Personalized Medicine and extensive clinical research experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
About Me
A future physician passionate about bridging clinical care with research to improve patient outcomes through personalized medicine.
Education
MD Candidate at FSU, MS in Personalized Medicine from UF, BS from USF Honors College
Research
3+ years at Tampa General Hospital with 5 publications and 15+ clinical trials
Service
Mentor at FSU Pre-Med Program, harm reduction volunteer, community health advocate
When I'm not studying, you'll find me volunteering at Feeding Tampa Bay, trying out new coffee shops, or spending time with family. Always happy to chat about research, medicine, or anything in between.
Education
Florida State University College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MD Candidate
University of Florida
Master of Science in Pharmacy
Concentration in Personalized Medicine
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Honors College Graduate
Certifications
ACLS Provider Certified
American Heart Association
Updated May 2025
BLS Provider CPR/AED Certified
American Heart Association
Updated May 2025
Phlebotomy Training
Tampa General Hospital
Completed
Awards & Honors
Global Citizens Award
University of South Florida
2021
Director's Scholarship Recipient
University of South Florida
2018 - 2021
Bright Futures Academic Scholar
State of Florida
2018 - 2021
Experience
Tampa General Hospital
2 years 8 months
Clinical Research Coordinator
Full-timeCoordination and management of multiple clinical research studies through all phases. Research fields including interventional radiology, emergency medicine, and public health. Led studies for Inari Medical, Mercator Medical Systems, HistoSonics, and pharmaceutical trials.
Clinical Research Assistant
Full-timeScreened and enrolled patients in the Emergency Department into various clinical research studies. Collected specimens, processed lab samples, administered questionnaires, and coordinated experimental therapies.
Scribe Innovations
Medical Scribe
Full-timeExperience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Urology practices. Accompanied physicians in all patient visits and completed all components of the patient chart in real-time.
USF Morsani College of Medicine
Research Assistant
ResearchConducted retrospective chart review research assessing the burden of chronic diseases in free clinics. Contributed to data collection and analysis.
Professional Activities
Mentor
FSU College of Medicine Pre-Medical Mentoring Program
August 2023 - Present
Mentor to pre-medical undergraduate students. Participated in medical student mentor panel.
Clinical Health Co-Committee Chair
American Medical Women's Association, FSU Chapter
April 2024 - October 2024
Co-committee chair responsible for organization of annual Women's Health Day Festival in October 2024.
Editor
HEAL Journal (Humanism Evolving through Arts and Literature)
August 2023 - December 2024
Review journal submissions and select pieces for publication. Support HEAL events within the community.
Team Leader
USF Global Citizens Project - Operation Global Action
May 2020 - July 2020
Developed educational resources relating to climate change for K-12 classrooms as part of an internship focused on UN Sustainable Development goals.
Research & Publications
Publications
Observations of False Positive HIV Testing in an Emergency Department Setting
Hare H, Holbrook E, Sarmento M, Haber R, Henderson H, McCoy B, Reale S, Lauster A, Wilson J
Persistent Pulmonary Mucormycosis Despite Antifungal Therapy in a Non-Traditional Immunocompromised Patient
Huckeba M, Hare H, Kongala B
Presentation of Asymptomatic Ebstein's Anomaly: A Case Report
Kongala B, Hare H, Smith D W
Infectious Complications of DiGeorge Syndrome in the Setting of Malignancy
Hare H, Tiwari P, Baluch A, Greene J
Applications of Precision Medicine in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: A Literature Review
Hare H, Sneed KB, Pathak Y
Conference Presentations
Presentation of Asymptomatic Ebstein's Anomaly: A Case Report
Kongala B, Hare H, Smith D W
Florida State University College of Medicine Research Fair
April 2025
Non-Prescribed Buprenorphine Use as a Harm Reduction Strategy: An Exploratory Survey and Qualitative Interviews
Travnicek T, Hare H, Henderson H, Wilson J
Florida Harm Reduction Conference
October 2024
Passing in Peace: Narratives of Supported Decision Making at the End of Life
Hare H
Johns Hopkins Macksey Undergraduate Symposium & USF Undergraduate Humanities Conference
2021
Assessing the Impact of Social Factors on Young Women's Health in Dominican Republic Bateyes
Vasanthakumar P, Uppal M, Hare H, Huynh M, Antony M
University of South Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
March 2021
Clinical Trial Experience
ED-INNOVATION (CTN-0099)
Lead Research Coordinator / Research Assistant
National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trial Network (NIDA)
Emergency Department Initiated Buprenorphine Validation Network trial
M20-350 (GLE/PIB Acute HCV)
Lead Research Coordinator / Research Assistant
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
Multicenter study evaluating safety and efficacy of 8-week treatment in adults and adolescents with Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection
PEERLESS
Lead Research Coordinator
Inari Medical
FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System and Catheter Directed Thrombolytic System randomized controlled trial
DEXTERITY AFP & SCI
Lead Research Coordinator
Mercator Medical Systems
Perivenous Dexamethasone Therapy studies examining reduction of inflammation after thrombus removal
#HOPE4LIVER
Lead Research Coordinator
HistoSonics, Inc.
HistoSonics System for Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors Using Histotripsy
ANNEXA-I
Research Assistant
Portola Pharmaceuticals
Prospective, open label study of Andexanet Alfa in patients with acute intracranial hemorrhage
Community Service
Committed to giving back to the community through harm reduction initiatives, food security programs, and healthcare volunteering.
IDEA Exchange Tampa
Volunteer
Volunteered with harm reduction organization assisting with distribution of supplies and HIV/Hepatitis C swabs to community members in need.
Feeding Tampa Bay
ActiveVolunteer
Volunteer helping to package and distribute food to those in need during drive-thru donation drives, supporting food security in the Tampa Bay community.
Medical Center of Trinity
Volunteer / Trainer
Transport of discharged patients, answering phones/greeting, and directing visitors. Also served as trainer for new volunteers.
Get in Touch
Interested in discussing research opportunities, clinical collaborations, or just want to connect?