Deborah A. Punshon
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High energy, recently graduated physician assistant with excellent problem solving and collaborative skills
developed through dual career as medical software engineer and leader of community organizations.
Committed and compassionate caregiver with experience as an anesthesia technician, a phlebotomist, and as
and a Jesuit volunteer at a drop in center for homeless individuals. Licensed in Ohio, August 2013.
Education:
Physician Assistant MSHS, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
MCIS, Computer Information, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
BS, Zoology, Duke University, Durham, NC.
Clinical Rotations:
Inpatient Medicine, GWU Hospital, Washington, DC 8 weeks
Assistant Endocrinology, Endocrine Clinic at Medical Faculty Assoc., Washington, DC 4 weeks
Behavioral Medicine, VA Hospital, Cleveland, OH 4 weeks
Adolescent Medicine, Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC 4 weeks
Ambulatory Care, Ashburn Family Practice, Ashburn, VA 8 weeks
Women’s Health, Prince George’s Hospital, VA 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine, GWU Hospital, Washington, DC 4 weeks
Pediatrics, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA 4 weeks
Surgery, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Alexandria, VA 8 weeks
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 4 weeks
Experience:
Senior Software Engineer, Philips Medical Systems 1989 - 2003
Coordinated high level software design, implementation and maintenance of CT scanners. Collaborated with
team of professionals to integrate medical need with programming requirements.
Vice President Communications and Treasurer, Shaker Heights School System PTO 2004 - 2010
Led finance and communications at volunteer organization. Developed and implemented weekly newsletter
and electronic communications among faculty, parents and students.
Head Deacon and Deacon, Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2007 - 2011
Managed community outreach and lay operations for large church. Led 20 volunteers across an array of
service projects and charity events.