ERICA C. POLCARI, MMSc, PA-C
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Permanent Address:
Tucker, GA 30084
EMPLOYMENT
OrthoAtlanta, Atlanta, GA
Physician Assistant July 2018-present
EDUCATION
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies January 2016-May 2018 Senior Thesis: Vancomycin and Ancef Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton, SC Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences August 2013- December 2014 Cum Laude
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science August 2009- August 2013 Minor in Psychology
Cum Laude
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Adjunct Faculty, Physician Assistant Program July 2018-present Assisted in teaching clinical medicine labs as part of Post-graduate Orthopedic Surgery residency
RELATED EXPERIENCE
OrthoAtlanta & Mercer University
Orthopedic Surgery Post-Graduate Residency
Physician Assistant Resident July 2018-present
Participated in a pilot program in which I rotated through the various subspecialties of Orthopedics while learning to provide an integrated approach to comprehensive musculoskeletal care Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
Certified Nursing Assistant March 2014-December 2015 Ensured care for post-operative surgical patient vital monitoring, EKG, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, IV line, and catheter placement. Palmetto Senior Care
Physical Therapy Intern January-June 2013
Participated in aiding geriatric patients in rehabilitation exercises PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants June 2018- December 2020 Georgia State Medical Board Physician Assistant License July 2018- November 2019