Tova Younger RPA-C
***********@*****.*** 917-***-****
Objective:
Physician Assistant seeking a full-time position with opportunity for further education and professional advancement.
Education:
2014 - 2016 SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Physician Assistant Program, Brooklyn, NY
B.S., Physician Assistant Studies, August 2016
Clerkships:
Internal Medicine Kings County Medical Center
Pediatrics Kings County Medical Center
Dermatology Marmur Medical
Obstetrics/Gynecology Maimonides Medical Center
Gynecology Inpatient Kings County Medical Center
Surgery Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Emergency Medicine Kings County Medical Center
Psychiatry Kings County Medical Center
Long-Term Care Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Primary Care Dr. Derek Chung
2011 – 2014 CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
Employment Summary:
Nov 2016 – May 2017 Dermatology Physician Assistant - Marmur Medical, NYC
Marmur Medical is a dermatology office specializing in Mohs surgery, dermatologic and cosmetic surgery and clinical dermatology. As a Physician Assistant at Marmur Medical, my responsibilities included: obtaining a complete medical history from patients, performing comprehensive dermatologic physical exams, and diagnosing and treating common dermatologic conditions such as acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, verrucae vulgaris, hives, vitiligo, skin cancer, impetigo, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and alopecia areata. Additional responsibilities included wound debridement and dressing, local and digital anesthesia, sterile techniques, incision and drainage, closure of wounds via sutures and dermabond, collecting wound cultures, interpreting laboratory and biopsy results, performing punch and shave biopsies, administering Photodynamic therapy and operating Broad Band Light, Intense Pulse Light, Clear&Brilliant, Pelo and Lumenis Lighsheer Duet lasers.
Nov 2017 – Dec 2018 Internal Medicine Physician Assistant - Mount Sinai, Brooklyn, NY
I, together with another Physician Assistant, and under the supervision of two medical attendings, am responsible for the care of two hundred patients. Frequently, this responsibility is increased, as I am the sole Physician Assistant on staff. My responsibilities at the hospital include, performing comprehensive physical exams, diagnosing and creating treatment plans for a variety of patient conditions, including, but not limited to: congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, acute kidney failure, seizure, syncope, sepsis, cellulitis, HIV and substance abuse. Additional responsibilities include, IV insertion, obtaining labs, Foley insertion, casting and splinting, collecting wound cultures, arterial blood draws, interpreting laboratory results, obtaining and interpreting EKGs, administering and prescribing medications, ordering tests, NGT insertion, responding to rapid response and code notifications and administering and supervising CPR.
Professional Membership:
2016 – Present American Academy of Physician Assistants
2017 – Present Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
2017 – Present American Academy of Surgical Physician Assistants
Awards:
2016 Graduated Cum Laude SUNY Downstate Medical Center
2016 Recipient of the Clinical Excellence SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Award
2013 – 2014 Iris J Giannota and Yolanda G. Jacobs CUNY Brooklyn College
Scholarship Awardee
2012 – 2013 General Scholarship Awardee CUNY Brooklyn College
2011 – 2014 Dean's List Recipient CUNY Brooklyn College
Student Membership:
Founder and former President of the Brooklyn College Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Brooklyn College Red Cross Club
Brooklyn College Math Club
Brooklyn College Health and Awareness Club
Publications:
Younger, T. (2015, November). New Hope for Alopecia Patients [Web log post].
Retrieved from http://marmurmedical.com/new-hope-for-alopecia-patients/
Younger, T. (2015, December). Face Transplants - A Second Chance at Life [Web log post].
Retrieved from http://marmurmedical.com/face-transplants-a-second-chance-at-life/
Research Experience:
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator for three independent research studies ongoing at a private
Dermatology office specializing in Mohs, Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery. Responsibilities
include ensuring all studies are conducted and completed according to FDA protocols, recruiting
research candidates, conducting study assessment with study participants, ensuring all adverse events
are reported in an accurate and timely manner and follow-up activities are conducted as necessary.
Uploading all information to electronic data entry systems in a timely and efficient manner.
Volunteer Experience:
2013 – 2014 Mentor at Brooklyn College Pre-Health Mentoring Program
2013 – 2014 Homework Helper Volunteer, Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, NY
2013 – 2014 Volunteer at Masbia Soup Kitchen, Brooklyn, NY
2012 – 2014 Emergency Department Volunteer, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Certifications:
Basic Life support
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
Opioid Prescriber Training
Dermal Filler Injection
Botulinum Toxin A Injection
References:
Available upon request