Health Professions Resume
Joshua Prather
*** **** ******* ***** ******** MO 65203
abpoqd@r.postjobfree.com
http//:www.joshuaprather.com/
Education
**** *.*. ****** -********** of Missouri Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
Biomedical Emphasis. Graduation date: Spring 2013. GPA: 3.63/4.
2011 EMT Emergency Medical Technician-(UMHC trained: 16 weeks; 8hrs/per week;
Grade: A (NREMT licensed)
2011 CPR Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support
HealthCare experiences
2011 University of Missouri Hospital/ Ambulance Service and ER (60hrs) Jan-May
Instructor: Ryan Hampton; Grade: A
-Assisted nurses in the ER
-Assisted paramedics on the ambulance
2010 University of Missouri Hospital/Volunteer services (60hrs) Sep-Dec
-Assisted by directing and moving patients throughout hospital
-Delivered items to patient s room and directed visitors
2010 University of Missouri/Medzou (30hrs) Jun-Aug
-Assisted in the set up and take down of the clinic
Shadowing experiences
2012 Dr. Tyler Nivens @ Columbia Public Health Clinic
*in progress
2012 Dr. Robinson at Robinson and Ries Orthodontics (35hrs)
-Observed the placement and maintenance of braces
-Observed the process used to determine how braces are placed
-Learned about the types of materials used
-Learned a lot about the practice by asking many questions
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2012 UMKC Dental School (Oral Surgery Department) (3hrs)
-Watched several teeth removed by DDS students
-One unusual case where a baby tooth s roots were integrated into the jaw bone
2012 Dr. Bradford Russell, DMD (General Dentistry) (20hrs)
-Observed the placement and preparation of crowns and fillings
-Observed the hygienists doing cleaning work
-Observed how the office was run
2011 Dr. Timothy Coyle, MD, DDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) (5hrs)
-Observed the removal of teeth
2011 Dr. J. Andrews, DDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) (5hrs)
-Observed the removal of teeth
-Spent about an hour looking at facial reconstruction cases with Dr. Andrews
2009-11 Columbia Medical Doctors (~100hrs)
-Dr. John Miles, MD (Orthopedic Surgeon; spine specialty)
-Dr. James Garb, MD (Pediatrician)
-Dr. Brett Barrier, MD (OB/GYN)
-Dr. Carl Stacy, MD (Chief Medical Examiner/ Clinical Pathology MD)
-Dr. Marianna Sandomirsky, MD (Clinical Pathology MD)
-Dr. Thomas Aleto, MD (Orthopaedic Surgery; Hip and Knee)
-Dr. Danny Schust, MD (OB/GYN)
-Dr. Alvis L. Barrier, MD (ENT)
-Dr. Tracy A. Stroud (DO Pediatrician)
-Dr. Steven Welsh, MD (Gastroenterology )
-Dr. Bryon Tarbox (Orthopedic Specialist)
-Dr. Thomas Dresser, MD (Nuclear Medicine)
-Dr. Murhpy, DVM (Veterinarian)
Research
2011-12 Honors Research- Dr. Heather Hunt *in progress
-Developed novel, nanostructured optical materials based on mesoporous materials
and evaluated their suitability for use in integrated optics
-Prepared and presented a poster on my research
Volunteer
05-2012 Grace Bible Church (active member with many undocumented hours)
-Setup and ran sound system for music
-Volunteered for Vacation Bible School
-Volunteered for Whispering Winds Bible camp work projects
-Volunteered at Central Missouri Foodbank
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2011 My Life Clinic (5hrs)
-Cleaned facility and prepared brochures
2009 Teaching English in Odessa, Ukraine; Campus Crusade International (2 weeks)
-Prepared and led English lessons for Ukrainian college students
-Prepared and led interactive activities
Extra-curricular Activities
2012 Hosted a weekly Bible Study (10+ attendees)
-Provided a meal
-Led a study of the Bible
2011 Entrepreneurial Business Planning, 5hrs/weekly, Fall Semester
-Prepared a 20 page business plan with a team of three engineers
-Learned about laws regarding business trademarks and IP protection
-Presented plan to Vice Chancellor s team
-Gained approval to run a trial run at MU Student Center
2009-11 Navigators Campus Ministry
-Involved with weekly meetings
-Helped plan and prepare group events
2009-12 Self Workout Program 4hrs/week, year round
-Stayed healthy by running 5+miles per week and working out at the rec center 3X per
week
2010 Pre-Med club 1hr/week
-Attended meetings
Employment
2012 Undergrad Research Assistant- Dr. Heather Hunt Lab (Summer- 40hrs week)
2010-11 University of Missouri Ellis Library Security (part time)
-Security desk attendee, communicating on the radio and providing assistance to
students
2010 Rost Landscaping Co. Full time landscaper (Summer)
-Trusted and valued employee who worked on the maintenance and landscaping
divisions, providing upscale landscaping jobs in Columbia, Jeff City, and the Lake of the
Ozarks.
2009-10 University of Missouri Ellis Library Security (part time)
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2009 S & S Seed Farms Full time farm hand, cattle hand, sod farm worker (summer)
-A jack of all trades employed with the cattle, crop, and sod branches of this family
owned company. Trusted with the operation and maintenance of expensive farm
equipment including tractors, trucks, trailers, bobcats, and various off-road machines.
Awards
2012-13 Agriculture Engineers of MO Scholarship
2011 Second Place in University of Missouri engineering week poster contest
2010-12 Dean s List
2009-11 Elyzabeth H. Schell Scholarship