Personal details:

Name: Jacques H. Fair

Date of Birth: 07th July 1995

Address: *** ********* ****, ********, ********, 23692, USA.

Telephone: 518-***-****

Marital status: Single

Nationality: British (United Kingdom)

Languages: English (Excellent)

French (Conversational)

Resourceful and dedicated graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a passion for medicine. Strong understanding of the human biological system and a comprehensive understanding of patient care and benevolence. Competent leader with excellent time management skills and confidence under high pressure scenarios. A team player with proficiency in communicating effectively and exceeding expectations via the building and maintenance of relationships with those around me.

Qualifications

Graduate Degree B. Sc. in Biology with minors in Psychology and Chemistry

(August 2014 – June 2018)

Academic institute: Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia, USA.

GPA: 3.822 (Magna Cum Laude)

Dean’s list for 7/8 semesters.

Professional membership National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2018)

Work Experience

June 2017 to Emergency Medical Scribe, ScribeAmerica (324 hrs, clinical shadowing)

October 2018 Emergency Room at Henricho Doctors Hospital, Richmond, VA, 23229

Emergency Room at Parham Doctors Hospital, Henricho, VA, 23294

Emergency Room at Retreat Doctors Hospital, Richmond, VA, 23220

I was the scribe for over 30 Emergency Room physicians at three separate Hospitals. I had the responsibility of documenting physician-dictated patient history with appropriate medical terminology; noting procedures, radiographic & lab results and gathering relevant patient information to ensure patients were provided with optimal medical care.

June 2016 to Server

August 2017 Tarrant’s Café, 1 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

My position involved preparing tables with appropriate dressing, decorations and silverware. I ensured that appropriate sanitation and preparation was used in accordance with food and beverage regulations in addition to providing positive guest interactions at all times.

June 2015 to Watersports Instructor and Lifeguard

August 2015 Claytor Lake Aquatics Base, 4100 Adventure Base Road, Radford, VA, 24141

I was the watersports instructor and lifeguard for over 1300 Boy scouts at this aquatics facility in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I led the preparation, organization and delivery of instruction for waterskiing. I also provided CPR training and safety advice for all of the boy scouts to ensure their welfare during their stay.

Additional responsibilities: hosting camping, cooking and sporting events.

June 2014 to Chief Sales Assistant

May 2015 Capital Remodeling, Inc. 1316 W Main St, Richmond, VA, 23220

I led a team of 6 sales assistants in achieving monthly sales and contact quotas with regards to marketing window frame replacements and custom bathrooms. I had direct responsibilities in project management and creative sales enhancement. My role also involved coordinating with clientele and negotiating sales.

Research Experience

July 2017 to Endocytosis Project

May 2018 Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, Richmond, VA 23284

For this project I worked alongside VCU professor - Dr. Derek Prosser - with the goal of visualizing endocytosis within yeast cells. Vesicular transport has been widely studied, however current methods hinder our ability to quantify certain trafficking processes that take place within eukaryotic cells. This project involved the production of novel variants of the pH sensitive green fluorescent protein (GFP), known as pHluorin, in hope of creating a system that will allow for improved visualization and quantification of vesicular trafficking in yeast cells.

While this project is still in progress, it is estimated that by 2019 we shall release our paper with myself as a primary author and Dr. Prosser as Principal investigator.

July 2017 to Endocannabinoid project

May 2018 Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298

The endocannabinoid system is a neuromodulatory network that is the target for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component seen within marijuana. Specifically the G protein coupled receptors that are activated by this compound have been named Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2). Within this project I worked with Dr. Aron Lichtman (VCU’s professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology) who assisted me in the process of exploring the opioid-sparing effects of various endocannabinoid derivatives. Via the use of the triad test, we were able to identify certain drugs involved in the stimulation of the CB1 receptor, which accounts for a large portion of the neurobehavioral components seen in THC, specifically analgesia. This project hopes to identify drugs that express analgesic effects without the other neurological components of THC stimulation. If successful, these drugs may provide potential alternatives to many of the opioid medications currently used within the field of medicine today.

July 2016 to Follistatin project

December 2016 Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298

I worked under an Orthopedic Surgeon – Dr. Satya Mallu – on a project that involved the implementation of Follistatin (FS-288) into the ipsilateral gastrocnemius muscles of Sprague Dawley rats three months after they had undergone dissection of their left hind limbs. This project was funded by the Department of Defense as a result of the large number of veterans within the military who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries, in particular to their extremities. By simulating similar injuries and replicating the time that soldiers have to wait before receiving surgical reinnervation, we could test the hypothesis that follistatin can maintain or increase muscle recovery and strength during periods of denervation. Additionally this experiment analyzed the extent to which follistatin affects nerve regeneration to see whether this growth factor could affect recovery rates and maintain nerve functionality throughout this extended period of time.

This project has been submitted and is currently undergoing review for publication.

Volunteering Experience (915 hrs total)

January 2018 to Animal Shelter Worker (175 hrs, non-clinical)

Present Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185

I am an assistant at this facility providing help to both staff and animals. I clean animal cages. I provide walks for all dogs that reside within cages. I partake in PetSmart events and online advertisements in the hope of finding homes for these abandoned and sometimes mistreated animals.

January 2018 to Art Instructor (25 hrs, non-clinical)

June 2018 Children’s Museum of Richmond, 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220

I was a helper in the arts center at the museum providing assistance to young pre-school children, teaching them how to paint and draw. My position also involved organizing supplies and ensuring that safety and cleanliness was maintained at all times.

January 2017 to Teaching assistant for Computer Programming (150 hrs, non-clinical)

May 2017 Agile Charities, 3900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23230

I assisted in teaching software development and computer programming to a group of young children and teenagers who were suffering from varying degrees of autism or ADHD. I would also help to administer and grade examinations in computer programming.

August 2016 to Observer (120 hrs – clinical)

March 2017 Richmond Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1802 Chantilly St, Richmond, VA, 23230

I rode along with the Richmond Rescue Squad’s EMT’s and paramedics during their 12 hour shifts to gain comprehension of patient care from the site of their accident to the Emergency Room. This provided insight with regard to emergent patient care and essential courses of treatment for specific patient conditions.

September 2015 to Landscaper (400 hrs – non-clinical)

May 2016 East end Cemetery, 50 Evergreen Rd, Henricho, VA, 23223

This cemetery is a burial site for many significant African American individuals. Over the years this area had become overgrown with weeds and brush due to the lack of adequate maintenance. I helped to clear fallen trees and weeds in addition to landscaping the area to ameliorate the site.

January 2015 to STICU volunteer (45 hrs – clinical)

May 2015 VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23219

I was a receptionist for patients at the surgical trauma ICU, I provided relevant information regarding patient locations and observed patient care by surgeons and the idiosyncrasies they utilize to allow for the expedition of procedures and limit of patient morbidities.

Shadowing Experience (445 hrs total)

November 2018 to Dr. Swamy (M.D.) Rheumatology (40 hrs)

Present Riverside Diagnostic Center, 120 Kings Way, Williamsburgh, VA, 23185

I observed clinical interactions and treatments plans involving patients suffering from various immunological disorders including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic lupus erythematosus.

September 2016 to Dr. Keller (M.D). Orthopedic Surgery (60 hrs)

November 2018 Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, 2 Bernadine Dr, Newport News, VA, 23602

I gained exposure to fusions for arthritis, plantar fasciitis treatment, hallux valgus correction, hammer toe correction, and achilles tendon rupture repair.

October 2016 to Dr. Broaddus (M.D. Ph.D) Neurosurgery (20 hrs)

May 2016 VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23219

I was given the opportunity to observe a cranioplasty with PEEK implants, embolization of tumors and coiling of aneurisms.

* Plus previously noted 325 hrs scribing.

Extracurriculars

Vice President of VCU chess club (2017- 2018), 400+ members, hosted state wide competitions in Virginia.

VCU Triathlon team (2017). Placed 7th in the Patriots Sprint Triathlon in Williamsburg (2018).

VCU Rugby team (2014-2015). Team captain during my sophomore year (2015).

Philanthropy chair for the National Honors Fraternity - Phi Sigma Pi at VCU (August 2015 to May 2015).

President of VCU’s Brandt Hall (2014), houses 624 students. Hosted multiple fundraisers and events.

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