Clinical Research Medical

NAOMI M. SO, MD

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SUMMARY

Works toward improving healthcare outcomes through health promotion, obesity prevention, policy development and project

management specifically related to healthcare practices, performance improvement, and quality assurance initiatives.

EDUCATION

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY Aug 2008- May 2013

• Doctor of Medicine, May 2013

• Distinction for Clinical Research in Childhood Obesity Prevention

Cornell University, Ithaca NY Sept 2003-May 2007

• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, May 2007; Cumulative GPA 3.98

• Recipient of the Ruthanna Wood Davis Award for Academic Achievement in Nutritional Sciences

• Recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award in the College of Human Ecology

EXPERIENCE

Medical Project Manager June 2013 – Present

CityMD Urgent Care Corporate Headquarters, New York, NY

• Collaborates with the CMO and Corporate Strategy team to design and implement healthcare projects centered on quality of

care and patient outcomes. This involves compliance with government initiatives and regulations (i.e. Meaningful Use,

PQRS) in addition to behavioral health projects on disease prevention (i.e. hypertension management). Leads research,

proposal preparation and delivery of projects while working with multiple departments, establishing client relations,

facilitating meetings, overseeing metrics/budget/timeline, and presenting summary reports to C-suite members.

• Works closely with Medical Affairs leadership and Legal Counsel to identify and create policy solutions to improve the

quality of the practice, standardize care and maximize patient results. This entails active participation in the following

committees - Medical Control, Performance Improvement, Medical Education/Physician Development, and Medical Staff –

to conduct policy analysis and research, create initial policy draft/proposals and implement strategies to communicate and

achieve stated objectives companywide.

• Interprets trends and insights based on analysis of physician performance metrics to evaluate quality and process

improvement initiatives that support practice goals. Presents findings to Regional and Site Medical Directors– resulting in

fewer risk management cases, improved work efficiency, provider compliance and patient satisfaction

• Leads the design and delivery of the physician performance-based incentive payment model to improve patient satisfaction

and physician productivity.

• As editor in chief, instituted a monthly physician newsletter to enhance internal communications regarding global practice

updates.

Clinical Research Coordinator September 2010-May 2011

Comprehensive Family Weight Management Study “Fun Healthy Families,” Adriana Groisman, MD Judith Wylie-Rosett,

Albert Einstein, Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, NY

• Collaborated with project team leaders, pediatricians and hospital staff to coordinate a NIH-funded, randomized controlled

study that examines the effectiveness of an evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education program targeting

obese children and their families.

• Conducted quality assurance/control measures, performed patient interviews, counseled patients and family members,

coordinated nutrition education sessions, and performed biweekly physical assessments of patients to assess blood pressure,

body mass index, and blood glucose levels.

Population Health Research Associate August 2010 – May 2011

Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Carmen Isasi MD, PhD, Albert Einstein, NY

• Lead an independent research study involving 1607 students enrolled in 11 Bronx secondary schools to analyze the school

food environment and its impact on students’ body mass index (BMI) and dietary patterns.

• Conducted statistical analyses to determine whether certain school food environment characteristics were associated with a

higher BMI as well as dietary patterns related to saturated fat and dietary fiber intake. Presented findings in a scientific

research paper, proposing recommendations for change in efforts to combat childhood obesity.

SKILLS/ACTIVITIES

People/Project management • Policy Development • Quality Assurance • Medical/scientific writing • Data Analysis •

Nutrition Education/Health Promotion • MS Office • Clinical Research • NY Cares volunteer • Painting/Drawing

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