Family Medicine Physician
Qualifications Profile
Compassionate, patient-focused, and dedicated professional, offering comprehensive experience in delivering family medicine and primary care. Capable of performing diagnostic activities on individuals of all ages; making referrals to specialists as needed; and coordinating various aspects of treatment. Adept at identifying and promptly responding to various medical situations. Equipped with exceptional conflict resolution, interpersonal, and needs assessment skills required in providing medical care. Technically proficient with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Education
2005
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Saint George’s University School of Medicine West Indies, Grenada
2000
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Keystone Honor Society Bunton Waller Fellowship (Full Tuition, Merit Based Award)
Schreyer Honors College (Honors Program Based on Academic Excellence)
Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, USA
2000
Study Abroad Program
Pennsylvania State University International Education Program London, England
Medical Experience
Golden Shore Medical Group (formerly Molina Healthcare) Sacramento, CA, USA
2015–Present
Family Medicine Physician (Norwood Office)
-Assume responsibility in providing direct patient care within the scope of primary care medicine in an outpatient setting.
-Conduct examination, diagnosis, and treatment to acute and chronic medical conditions.
-Address social determinants of health and offer care reflecting health care cost consciousness.
-Take accountability of fulfilling documentation in a timely manner and maintaining accurate electronic health records of patients.
Penn Highlands Elk Professional Group, Inc., Penn Highlands Elk St. Mary’s, PA, USA
2010–2015
Primary Family Medicine Physician (Johnsonburg Office)
-Fulfilled all aspects of rural and outpatient family medicine practice, which include supporting patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
-Served as the sole family medicine provider carrying out rural medicine.
Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown, PA, USA
2009
Family Medicine Residency
-Actively participated in all aspects of patient care, including history and physical, diagnostic and therapeutic planning, procedures, writing orders, and interactions with family; and performed initial assessment of the patient
-Oversaw broad spectrum of patients, with emphasis on individuals with highest acuity or greatest critical illness.
National Institutes of Health: Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Bethesda, MD, USA
2000–2001
Traineeship
-Functioned as a research assistant for the Laboratory of Neurogenetics under the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
-Rendered assistance in conducting research regarding the human genome project
-Carried out Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) and DNA sequencing on DNA samples
Professional Development
License:
California State Medical License, Board Eligible (Valid Until: Dec 2018)
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
Training:
Centering Parenting
Centering Healthcare Institute Cheshire, CT 2008
Certification:
CME Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine
National Procedures Institute: Aesthetics Procedures Scottsdale, AZ 2007
Awards
Outstanding Physician GEM of the Month, Penn Highlands (Jan 2011)
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians
California Medical Society
Lion Ambassador, Pennsylvania State Student Alumni Corps
Activities
Counselor and Volunteer, The Sapodilla Student Organization
Volunteer, Hackensack University Medical Center