KERRY DEWITT SHEPHERD

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Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Wake Forest School of Medicine. 2017 Master of Arts, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine 2008 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Warren Wilson College. 1998 PRECEPTORSHIPS

Family Medicine Northern Medical Associates, Mount Airy, NC Neurology Neurology Associates, Hickory, NC

Surgery VAMC Salisbury, Salisbury, NC

Orthopedics Sylva Orthopedic Associates, Sylva, NC Behavioral Health Davis Regional Hospital, Statesville, NC Emergency Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD Women’s Health Buncombe County Health Department, Asheville, NC Cardiology Novant Cardiology, Winston-Salem, NC

Pediatrics Kids Count Pediatrics, Elkin, NC

Internal Medicine Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC EMPLOYMENT

Owner/Clinic Manager/Clinical Acupuncturist, Shepherd Acupuncture, Asheville, NC 2011 – 15 Managed daily operations of private practice acupuncture office. Organized patient scheduling and clinic events. Developed and implemented treatment protocols for a wide variety of health conditions using acupuncture and physical therapies. Specialized in the treatment of headaches/stroke recovery/chronic pain/sports injuries. Monitored patient outcomes and clinical efficacy. Educated patients on health maintenance strategies and individualized lifestyle modifications. Clinical Acupuncturist, Steiner Leisure, Miami, FL 2009 – 11 Provided medical acupuncture services to international clientele and guests. Coordinated care of patients with multi-discipline team of professionals. Presented daily educational seminars and group discussions on health topics. Led all ability level fitness classes for improving individual health. Behavioral Counseling Professional, CNC Access, Asheville, NC 2002-04 Taught reality therapy techniques and gave individual counseling to at-risk youth in a school setting. Developed behavioral goals and treatment plans for improved behavior within school and home setting. Cooperated with inter-professional team of community, family, and school resources to assure success of students.

Residential Case Manager, Caring for Children, Asheville, NC 2000-02 Coordinated the daily care, tutoring, and counseling of adolescents in a non-profit residential facility. Arranged community resources for the long term placement and well-being of adolescents in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Organized social outings for residents and provided oversight in public settings.

Residential Care, Liberty Corner Enterprises, Asheville, NC 1998-99 Provided a safe and supportive residential environment for adults with developmental disabilities. Performed therapeutic interventions and counseling to clients in emotional crisis. Directly supervised and facilitated all aspects of daily care, including hygiene, nutrition, and medication management. Collaborated with team members to develop a plan for the short and long term care of clients. CURRENT CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Physician Assistant, Certified; NCMB license # 001*-*****-**** Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2016

Basic Life Support 2016

Wilderness Medicine for the Professional Practitioner 2016 Licensed Acupuncturist, NCALB license #531 2009

NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine 2009

RESEARCH

Fecal Transplants for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders, WFSOM PA 2016 Reviewing the current literature, we found the effect of the microbiome on depression and anxiety was well demonstrated. Since Fecal Microbiota transplant is effective in regulating and modifying the biome, we concluded it to be potentially beneficial therapeutic treatment for some mental health disorders, with further research warranted. Presented to peers and faculty of Wake Forest School of Medicine PA program. Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Western North Carolina, MAHEC 2014 After accumulating epidemiological data for colorectal cancer and health screening in WNC, We developed a survey which would assist in gathering data from respondents to identify the barriers to screening for this disease. Presented to MAHEC faculty and summer intern students. Cadmium Analysis of Tobacco, Department of Chemistry, Warren Wilson College 1997 Given the predictably toxic effect of inhaled cadmium on the body, I measured samples for this metal to find the specific health risk posed by various sources of smoking tobacco. Presented to Warren Wilson College Faculty and natural science department students.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants 2015

North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2013 VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Intake Coordinator, ABCCM Medical Ministry Clinic, Asheville, NC 2014 Home Hospice Volunteer, Care Partners, Asheville, NC 2013-14 AWARDS AND HONORS

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 1993