Professional Experience

Penn State College of Medicine May 2021 - November 2022

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Intern Hershey, PA

• Created literature reviews, statistical analysis plans, SAS code, presentations, and scientific papers

• Analyzed data from 4,412,232 electronic health records to determine the impact of bariatric surgery on substance use disorder stratified by procedure and substance type

• Featured as a Top Paper at the 2022 ASMBS Annual Meeting

• Led a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,038 articles

Pennsylvania Department of Health April 2020 - August 2020

COVID-19 Contact Tracer Harrisburg, PA

• Informed close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases of their mandated quarantine for 7 counties

• Enrolled individuals in Sara Alert system to promote individual symptom monitoring

• Consulted with other counties to seamlessly share resources and information

Education

Penn State College of Medicine August 2022

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Cumulative GPA: 3.96 Hershey, PA

The Pennsylvania State University May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health, Cumulative GPA: 3.80 University Park, PA

Awards & Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s Honors List (Spring 2018-May 2021)

Publications

• Butt M, Eisler RA, Hu A, Rogers AM, Rigby A. Incidence of substance use disorder following bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study. Obes Surg. 2023;33(3):890-896. doi:10.1007/s11695-022-06400-6

• Eisler RA. Invasive species in Homestead, Florida. Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change. 2021. https://psu.pb.unizin.org/communitiesincrisis/chapter/chapter-9-invasive-species#EislerHomestead.

• Eisler RA. Ocean acidification in Tillamook, Oregon. Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change. 2021. https://psu.pb.unizin.org/communitiesincrisis/chapter/chapter-6-ocean-acidification-and-harmful-algal-blooms#EislerTillamook.

• Eisler RA. Sea level rise in Norfolk, Virginia. Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change. 2021. https://psu.pb.unizin.org/communitiesincrisis/chapter/chapter-7-sea-level-rise-and-ice-melt#EislerNorfolk.

• Eisler RA. Species loss in Gibsons, British Columbia. Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change. 2021. https://psu.pb.unizin.org/communitiesincrisis/chapter/chapter-8-endangered-species#EislerGibsons.

Leadership Experience

Sigma Sigma Sigma at The Pennsylvania State University February 2020 - February 2021

THON Fundraising Chair University Park, PA

• Coordinated weekly fundraisers and education on the mission of THON – the world’s largest student-run philanthropy initiative – for 178 members, contributing to the totals of $10.6 and $11.6 million

• Researched effective fundraiser methods to raise money for childhood cancer research

• Designed efforts to increase alumni engagement and promote long-lasting relationships with corporate donors

Penn State Student Affairs and Residence Life January 2020 - May 2021

Resident Assistant University Park, PA

• Oversaw move-in for 70+ students in addition to providing education on COVID-19 safety and policies

• Mentored students to ensure optimal mental health and a smooth transition to college

• Promoted health of residents by enforcing general policies and specific rules on COVID-19 safety

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