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Saif Syed, BS

Saif Syed, Medical Student

Medical Student

UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine

Biography

Saif Syed is a first-year medical student at the University of Texas Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine with an interest in pursuing orthopaedic surgery. He earned his B.S in Biology with minors in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Texas at Dallas. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research at UT Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Columbia University Medical Center, working on projects involving cellular signaling pathways, neurodegenerative diseases, and skin biology. Through these experiences, he developed skills in programming and statistical analysis, which he continues to apply in his current orthopaedic research.

Research interests

Hand & upper extremity surgery, hip & pelvic surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and clinical outcomes research.