Physician Assistant Medical

Zale A. Kaupish

**** **** *** ****** ******, Montana 406-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Anticipated Graduation August 2018

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana

Bachelor of Science: Human and Health Performance Graduated December 2013

Major Concentration: Exercise Science

University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

Experience

Rocky Mountain College Clinical Rotations

Clinical year curriculum consists of eight six-week rotations in the following disciplines.

Family Practice- Preceptor: Griffin Richard PA-C, Location: Laurel, Montana

Problem oriented, annual, and screening exams; ordered and interpreted labs and imaging. Developed treatment plans. Assisted or performed office-based procedures including I&D, skin biopsy, suturing, and injections

OB/GYN- Preceptor: Dr. Jeffery Williams, Location: Miles City, Montana

Problem-oriented, annual, and screening exams; ordered and interpreted labs. Developed treatment plans. Assisted and performed office-based procedures including I&D, skin biopsy, injections, and suturing. Assisted in hospital births.

Psychiatry- Preceptor: Dr. Michael Metzger, Location: Billings, Montana

Conducted histories on new patients, performed psychiatric evaluations and assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, reviewed and ordered medications, established and managed treatment plans, formulated psychiatric diagnosis

General Surgery- Preceptor: Dr. Brent Christensen, Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Conducted H&Ps in office and emergency settings. Rounded in hospital on post-op patients. Assisted in laparotomy, laparoscopy including appendectomy, fundoplication, Lap Bands, gastric sleeve and bypass. Performed skin closure using various suture techniques and staples.

Internal Medicine- Preceptor: Jason Kjono, PA-C, Location: Great Falls, Montana

Practiced team–based medicine for multiple complex patients. Conducted H&Ps in hospital and emergency settings. Completed hospital rounding and progress notes. Ordered and interpreted laboratory and radiologic tests. Developed complex treatment plans.

Otolaryngology- Preceptor: Josh Moser, PA-C, Location: Missoula, Montana

Conducted histories on new patients, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, reviewed medications, operated laryngeal endoscopy scopes, Assisted or performed office-based procedures including I&D, skin biopsy, suturing, and injections

Orthopedics- Preceptor: Dr. Jeffery Laporte, Location: Missoula, Montana

Referral-based, problem-oriented exams; distinguished musculoskeletal versus neurological pathology. Ordered and interpreted labs and imaging. Performed office-based injections of corticosteroids and viscosupplementation. Assisted in rotator cuff repair and total knee arthroplasty surgeries.

Pediatrics- Preceptor: Dr. Amy Dressel, Location: Juneau, Alaska

Rotation split into three specialties: neonatology, primary care, and behavioral health. Conducted problem-oriented, annual well child, and screening exams. Developed treatment plans. Assisted and performed office-based procedures including circumcisions, toenail removals, and injections. Completed hospital rounding and progress notes in the Mother and Baby Unit.

Emergency Medicine- Preceptor: To Be Determined, Location: Juneau, Alaska

Assisted or performed hospital based procedures including suturing, intubation, chest-tube placement, and cardiac resuscitations. Performed problem-oriented exams. Ordered and interpreted laboratory and radiologic tests. Developed treatment plans.

Medical Assistant. Rocky Mountain Ear, Nose, and Throat. April 2014-2016, Missoula Montana

Assisted medical providers in providing patient care during scheduled and walk-in appointments.

Teachers Assistant: Anatomy and Physiology: January 2012-May 2014

Prosected two cadavers weekly, throughout each semester.

Created comprehensive lesson plans and lessons

Created weekly cadaver quizzes.

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support: July 2017

Pediatric advanced care life support: July 2017

Basic Life Support: July 2017

Physician Assistant Certifying exam: July 2017

Emergency Medical Technician: April 2014-May 2017

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants 2016- Present

Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants 2016- Present

Montana Academy of Physician Assistants 2016 -Present

References

Available upon request

Contact this candidate