Aurora D’Elia-Verrocchi, PA-C
Home: 617-***-**** 906 Saratoga St.
Cell: 617-***-**** Boston, MA 02128
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Education
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MCPHS University, Boston, MA May 2015
Master of Physician Assistant Studies; Alpha Eta Allied Health Sciences Honor Society
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MCPHS University, Boston, MA May 2012
Bachelor of Premedical and Allied Health Sciences; Magna Cum Laude
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Certifications
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Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants June 11, 2015
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR/AED) September, 2014
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support September, 2013
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! Clinical Rotations (Five weeks each)
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Medicine I: Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, MA
Medicine II: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA
Primary Care: Essex Medical Associates, North Andover, MA
Surgery: Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Pediatrics: Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Ob/Gyn: Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton, MA
Emergency: Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Psychiatry: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Elective (Gastroenterology): Boston Veteran Health Care System, Jamaica Plain/West Roxbury, MA
! Employment
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Nazzaro Community Center, Boston, MA 9/2004-8/2008
After School Counselor and Camp Counselor
Fostered good relationships with the children and families on the behalf of the City of Boston. Tutored
youth and assisted with homework; instructed dance; supervised children’s activities such as field trips,
arts & crafts, sports, and educational activities; responsible for development of confidence and self-
esteem in school aged children.
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 9/2005-5/2006
Patient Care and Maintenance
Worked alongside Patient Care assistants and helped maintain the Postpartum floor. Assisted women in
activities of daily living postpartum and nurtured infants in the nursery.
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! Volunteer Experience
Physician Assistant Student mentor, Boston, MA, 9/2013-present
MCPHS University Alumni Association, Boston, MA 2008-2013
Harvard Vanguard Ophthalmology/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston/Medford, MA
Dr. Christopher Andreoli 5/2011-9/2012
NEAD (North End against Drugs), Boston, MA, Student Mentor /Volunteer, 6/2003–12/2012
Volunteer Morocco, Agadir, Morocco, 12/2009-01/2010
North End Community Health Center, Boston, MA, 6/2003-12/2011
Walk for Hunger, Boston, MA, 5/2010
Scholarships, Honors and Awards
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Alpha Eta Allied Health Sciences Honor Society 5/2015
MCPHS University Boston Merit Scholarship recipient, 9/2008-5/2015
MCPHS University City of Boston Scholarship recipient, 9/2008-5/2015
Edwards scholarship fund recipient, 9/2008-5/2014
College Corporation Scholarship Recipient 2008-2009
North End against Drugs Community Service Award 6/2008
NECHC Women’s Health role model recipient 5/2008
YES Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteer Award 2/2008
! Professional Presentations
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“I don't believe what you believe: When a patient's and a caregiver's beliefs conflict.” Almeida, G., D'Elia-
Verrocchi, A., Morin, S. (2011) Schwartz Center Educational Rounds, symposium conducted at MCPHS
University, Boston, MA, February, 17 2011.
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“MCPHS University Scholarship Reception Student Speaker.” Symposium conducted at MCPHS
University faculty, staff, student recipients and honored guests, Boston, MA, April 12th, 2011
! Professional Memberships
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American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), 9/2014
Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA), 9/2014
MCPHS University Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS), 9/2012-present
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