Allysha Varughese
Irvine, CA *****
adhe6p@r.postjobfree.com
Phone (949) 521- 0883
Education
**/**** – 05/2018 Eastern Virginia Medical School
Physician Assistant Program, Norfolk, VA
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, May 2018
09/2012 – 06/2014 University of California, Irvine Program in Public Health, Irvine, CA
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, 2014
08/2008 – 05/2012 State University of New York, Stony Brook Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, 2012
Clinical Experience
03-04/2018
02-03/2018
01-02/2018
11-12/2017
10-11/2017
09-10/2017
07-08/2017
06-07/2017
05-06/2017
Cardiology
General Surgery
Psychiatry
General Internal Medicine
Women’s Health
Pediatric Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Sentara Cardiology Specialists
Kaiser Permanente
VA Medical Center
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
VCU Emergency Department
Endocrinology Consultants
MD Express Urgent Care
Norfolk, VA
McLean, VA
Hampton, VA
Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA
Falls Church, VA
Richmond, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
Hampton, VA
Work Experience
09/2020 – Present Hospitalist Physician
Assistant
Superior Medical Group/ St. Jude
Medical Center
Fullerton, CA
09/2018 – 09/2020 Physician Assistant OC Urgent Care Orange, CA 08/2018 – 09/2019 Physician Assistant The Hurtt Family Health Clinic Tustin, CA 08/2014 – 05/2015 Research Assistant Edwards Lifesciences Irvine, CA 10/2013 – 08/2014 Nursing Assistant Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Fountain Valley, CA 08/2012 – 10/2013 EMT Pacific Ambulance Lake Forest, CA Leadership Activities
10/2016 – 05/2018 PA Student Liaison HOPES Clinic Norfolk, VA 01/2016 – 04/2017 Shift Manager HOPES Clinic Norfolk, VA 01/2016 – 04/2017 Continuing Education Chair MPA Executive Board Norfolk, VA 01/2013 –08/ 2016 Student Liaison OC Health Care Agency Santa Ana, CA 09/2012 – 08/2014 Publicity Chair Graduate Public Health Association Irvine, CA Volunteer Experience
08/2016 – 05/2018 Clinician HOPES Clinic Norfolk, VA
• Provided medical care under the supervision of an attending physician to the uninsured/ low income patients of HOPES Clinic
• Volunteered as a clinician in family medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, women’s health, ophthalmology, and Spanish speaking clinics
09/2012 – 08/2014 Mentor Graduate Public Health Association Irvine, CA
• Successfully mentored 4 UCI undergraduate students interested in increasing their involvement in public health internships and research experiences
• Accomplished weekly and monthly goals by discussing and re-evaluating each student’s personal motivations and how they could be accomplished
01/2016 – 12/2016 Youth Leader Young at Heart Norfolk, VA
• Served as a leader and mentor to students of P.B. Young Elementary School by increasing literacy and garnering an enthusiasm for learning
• Facilitated and organized science projects and other activities with team of EVMS volunteers to inspire students to stay in school and continue their education 09/2012 – 12/2012 Program Planner Girls Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
• Collaborated with a team of graduate and undergraduate students to come up with educational programs for young girls from underserved backgrounds
• Educated young girls on public health topics such as basic vital signs, healthy eating, and spread of disease
Research & Related Activities
04/2014 – 08/2014 Practicum Student OC Health Care Agency Santa Ana, CA
• Compiled and managed 10 years of OC Influenza data in order to perform analyses on key variables and indicators
• Worked alongside epidemiologist to analyze influenza data using IBM SPSS software to answer research questions
• Created geographic maps of Influenza in OC using Arc GIS and Excel 360 to better visualize flu patterns
01/2013 – 04/2014 Influenza Specialist Intern OC Health Care Agency Santa Ana, CA
• Utilized Microsoft Access to input new Influenza cases and provide weekly analysis of cases in OC
• Learned to created fillable pdfs and forms that would allow easier management of surveillance data from team of disease detectives
• Participated in weekly staff meetings to become familiar with community reports and to better understand unique responsibilities of health care agency providers 06/2013 – 09/2013 Health Scientist Intern Cardno ChemRisk Aliso Viejo, CA
• Managed and performed statistical analysis of large OSHA databases containing asbestos sampling campaigns in various US industries
• Reviewed scientific literature to build knowledge of history of asbestos usage in the US as well as familiarity with industrial hygiene practice in the field of occupational health
• Utilized various functions in Excel to manipulate and stratify dataset variables of interest
• Prepared case summaries and litigation materials for use in depositions for expert witnesses 12/2012 – 06/2013 Research Assistant UCI Program in Public Health Irvine, CA
• Worked with spatial and temporal analysis tool (ArcGIS) to track relationship between exposure to ambient air particulate in relation to presence of ear and lower respiratory infections in infants
• Utilized various census data sets for use in ArcGIS software to quantify relationships being studied 01/2013 – 02/2013 Safe Routes to School Intern The City of Irvine Irvine, CA
• Created a website template for the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
• Provided links for parents and students to access suggested safe routes to school as well as bike and pedestrian safety resources
• Attended bike and pedestrian safety workshops in collaboration with the Irvine Police Department and Youth Action Team
• Worked with Microsoft Excel to make changes to existing SRTS budget 01/2010 – 05/2010 Research Participant SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY
• Asian and Asian American Studies (AAS 487), Prof. Kamal Sridhar, Stony Brook University
• Surveyed Kerala Christian youth in NY regarding first generation Indian-American loss of culture
• Interviewed experts about community changes and maintaining cultural values
• Presented poster at campus-wide URECA celebration @SBU Publications
Cowan, D. M., Cheng, T. J., Ground, M., Sahmel, J., Varughese, A., & Madl, A. K. (2015). Analysis of workplace compliance measurements of asbestos by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(1984–2011). Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 72(3), 615-629. Honors & Awards
• 2014, Excellence in Leadership Award, UCI Program in Public Health Certifications
• 2018, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant - 1152301
• 2018, Medical Spanish Certificate
• 2016, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• 2016, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers
• 2012, Emergency Medical Technician, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY Professional Memberships
• 2016 - 2018, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
• 2016 - 2018, Student Member, California Society of Physician Assistants Licensure
• State of California, Physician Assistant License - PA55644
• Drug Enforcement Administration Number # MV4821989
• National Provider Identifier # 131*******