Medical High School

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EDUCATION

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University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Mississauga Academy of Medicine

Expected graduation: May 2016

2009 2011 MScBMC, Master of Science in Biomedical Communications

University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Medical Science

Master s Research Project: A 3D animation on T-cell development in the thymus.

Published on the Department of Immunology website

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(http://www.immunology.utoronto.ca/about/movies.htm)

Exhibited at The Ontario Science Center, SPARK! The Heart of Art & Science

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2005 2009 BSc (Hons), Honours Bachelor of Science, Health and Disease Specialist

University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2011 Award of Merit, received for the medical-legal project: The Case of Jennifer Kennady

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Association of Medical Illustration, 66 Annual Conference (Baltimore)

2011 Artery Studios Award, for excellence in the visualization of demonstrative evidence

Artery Studios & University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science

2010 - 2011 University of Toronto Immunology Grant, funding provided for Master s Research Project

University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science

2010 2011 University of Toronto Open Fellowship Award, for excellence in graduate studies

University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS SOFTWARE & SKILLS

Certification of Medical Illustrators (CMI) Design Media Interactive Media

Candidate Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator HTML5/CSS3

o Part I (written exam) completed July 2011 Autodesk Maya JavaScript

o Part II (portfolio review) to be completed by Adobe After Effects ActionScript 3.0

December 2013 Adobe Flash

Adobe InDesign Office Media

Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) MS Office

Professional Member Adobe Acrobat Pro

WORK EXPERIENCE

2011 2012 Baylis Medical Co., Mississauga, ON

Research & Development/Intellectual Property Assistant

Assisted with multiple ongoing projects, including:

o Creating a series of 3D medical illustrations using Autodesk Maya for a new endovascular

device to effectively educate internal staff and clients (ie. physicians)

o Creating a series of illustrations using Illustrator to describe the process of a new suturing

device for the purpose of pain management in the spine

o Drafting design drawings for ongoing patent applications

o Developing a branding strategy along with designing and coding a website for a new

business initiative that provides investment management services (www.ibvcapital.com)

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WORK EXPERIENCE CONT D

2010 (Jul) Shad Valley International UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC

Program Assistant

Assisted faculty and program director by preparing labs and seminars, and conducting

workshops (curriculum covers the areas of technology, entrepreneurship and applied sciences)

Responsible for managing and leading a House group

o Facilitated discussions on ideas, research strategies, and workflow for the

entrepreneurial business project based on the theme for 2010 (The Aging Population)

Acted as a role model and confidant to exceptional high school students

Provided assistance and support to students during medical emergencies

2008 2010 The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON

Student Research Associate, Cell Biology

Investigated the hematopoietic characteristics of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome under the

supervision of Dr. Yigal Dror

Conducted various biological experiments and analyzed results

Worked in a self-directed/learning manner

2006 2009 Innis Residence, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Front Desk Residence and Summer Concierge Staff

Handled inquiries and provide service to residents and guests

Conducted On-Call duties during the summer

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2010 2011 The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto ON

Child Life Volunteer, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Provided therapeutic play interventions and emotional support to reduce stress and help

patients cope with hospitalization

2010 The Saturday Program, Toronto District School Board and The University of

Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, ON

Volunteer Tutor

Tutored and mentored a grade 9 student with identified needs in core high school subjects

Directed student learning sessions and evaluated student's progress

2009 2010 Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON

Student Medical Illustrator for Dr. Nathan Lawrentschuk

2008 2009 St. Michael s Hospital Volunteer Services, Toronto, ON

Volunteer

PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY WORK

1. Kagoma Y, Stall N, Rubenstein E, Naudie D. People, planet, profits: The case for greening operating rooms. Canadian

Medical Association Journal. 2012 Jun. (Epub ahead of print; contributed one illustration)

2. Sen S, Wang H, Nghiem CL, Z hou K, Yau J, Tailor C, Irwin M, Dror Y. The ribosome-related protein, SBDS, is critical for

normal erythropoiesis. Blood. 2011 Dec;118(24):6407 17.

3. Zuniga A, Lawrentschuk N, Jewett MJ. Organ-sparing approaches for testicular masses. Nature Reviews Urology. 2010

Aug;7(8):454 64. (Contributed one illustration)

4. Lindner U, Lawrentschuk N, Trachtenberg J. Focal therapy in prostate cancer: modalities, findings and future

considerations. Nature Reviews Urology. 2010 Oct;7(10):775 87. (Contributed one illustration)

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