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Fellowship Experience The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants The SDPA Diplomat Fellowship – completed October, 2020

• All-encompassing, online didactic training program for PAs working in dermatology

• 22 modules, including 65 hours of AAPA accredited Category 1 CME training Collegiate Experience - Undergraduate The Pennsylvania State University: University Park, PA Major: Bachelor of Science in Bio-Behavioral Health Minor: Global Health

Attendance: August 2013 - May 2017

Honors: Dean’s List Recipient since Spring 2014

Collegiate Experience - Graduate Clarkson University: Potsdam, NY Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies

Attendance: January 8, 2018 - May 14, 2020

Clinical Rotations: 5 Week Placements, at least 192 hours per specialty Dermatology - Elective Rotation Ringpfeil Dermatology: Haverford, PA Participated in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of both medical and cosmetic dermatological consultations involving disease states including (but not limited to) pityriasis rosea, acne vulgaris, rosacea, psoriasis, verrucoid lesions, several types of alopecia, and other morbilliform and inflammatory rashes. Assisted in procedural consultations for cosmetic botox injections, steroid cyst injections, punch and shave biopsies, keloid injections, and MiraDry for hyperhidrosis. Also participated in thorough annual skin checks.

Internal Medicine Canton-Potsdam Hospital: Potsdam, NY Participated in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions of hospitalized patients, including those in the ICU. Took thorough histories, performed physical exams, and ordered routine diagnostic tests. Monitored patients’ response to treatments and interpreted lab results. Learned how to work as a hospitalist team in a small, rural setting. Emergency Medicine Gouverneur Hospital: Gouverneur, NY Managed emergent conditions including MI, stroke, COPD exacerbations, DKA, acute abdomen, and burns. Proficient in obtaining and interpreting EKGs, venipuncture, placement and utilization of IVs, digital blocks, and laceration repair with sutures, stables and Dermabond. Family Medicine WNY Medical Center, Amherst NY

Performed routine history and physical exams, well-woman exams, obtained and interpreted EKGs, ABOs, and pulmonary function tests. Managed and monitored medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and obesity-related illnesses. Inpatient Mental Health Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center: Ogdensburg, NY Participated in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality, anti-social, bipolar, major depressive, and eating disorders through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.

Cumulative GPA: 3.74

Cumulative GPA: 3.61

General Surgery Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center: Ogdensburg, NY Participated in the pre- and post- operative evaluation, diagnosis, and management of general surgical patients. First assisted in robotic and non robotic laparoscopic cholecystectomies, hemicolectomies, appendectomies, core needle breast biopsies, lumpectomies, cesarean deliveries, tonsillectomies, wound care and wound vac changes, and various dermatological excisions. Women’s Health Heritage Valley Health System: Beaver, PA Performed pap smears, clinical breast exams, pre- and post-natal screening including high risk pregnancies as well as transvaginal ultrasounds, pessary insertion/removal, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, intra-uterine device insertion/removal. First assisted in cesarean and vaginal deliveries, hysterectomies, tubal ligations, circumcisions, and dilation and curettage. Pediatrics Heritage Valley Health System: Beaver, PA Performed well-child and newborn examinations in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on developmental milestones. Managed and monitored seasonal illnesses (croup, RSV, bronchiolitis, influenza) and immunization schedules as well as ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Educated patients and their families regarding various pediatric topics such as dental health, nutrition, mental health, and immunizations.

Neurology - Elective Rotation Neurology, Psychiatry, and Balance Therapy Center, Blue Bell, PA Participated in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of outpatient neurological and psychiatric consultations involving disease states including (but not limited to) epilepsy, mild cognitive impairment, major depressive disorder, spinal stenosis, essential tremor, Parkinsonian disorders, pseudotumor, and migraines. Also assisted a neurologic physical therapist in their balance unit and spent a day with a Total Magnetic Stimulator (TMS) instructor, learning its place in the treatment of depression and OCD.

Neurology - Elective Rotation St. Lawrence Medical Center: Potsdam, NY Participated in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of both inpatient and outpatient neurological consultations involving disease states including (but not limited to) acute stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer dementia, neuropathy, spinal stenosis, essential tremor, Parkinsonian disorders, syringomyelia, and migraines. Assisted with electromyography. Master’s Thesis Service Project s

• Using the concepts of social support, positive psychology, and informed awareness as pillars of prevention, I helped create “Caregivers Connect,” the first interdisciplinary event among the health science professions of Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. The aim was to fulfill an imminent need in our small rural community for information, social support, and stress relief among caregivers and those they care for.

Certifications ss

• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Issued February 2019

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – Issued May 27, 2020

• DEA and Pennsylvania Licenses (Pending)

Professional Associations and Affiliations s

• American Academy of PAs (AAPA)

• The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)

• Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistants (PDPA) Fieldwork Experience s

Polokwane, South Africa

• Accumulated Health Promotion Hours: 20

– Completed a needs assessment and followed up with teaching health lesson at local high school, visited local health clinics and took part in health promotion activities, and had weekly meetings at health promotion unit

• Accumulated Shadowing Hours: 80

– Shadowed doctors at Mankweng hospital in the outpatient and emergency departments, outreach and HIV clinics

Los Rayos de Esperanza, Nicaragua

• Through Clarkson University’s Physician Assistant Students Without Borders, my classmates, professors and I ran pop up clinics around the rural areas of Nicaragua. We provided over 500 patients with medication, information, and home remedies for common disease states. Other Patient Care Experience s

Phlebotomist

• Completed didactic education and clinical externship at Mt. Nittany Medical Center Outpatient Laboratory and became certified in phlebotomy in the spring of 2017. Resident Assistant: Elmcroft Senior Living and Memory Care- State College and Saxonburg, PA locations

• Accumulated Hours: 1700 from May 2015 to June 2017

• Personal Care Unit: Responsible for aiding residents with activities of daily living. Additional tasks included minor wound care, administration of topical treatments, and catheter care.

• Memory Care Unit: Received distinct training to work with patients with late stages of dementia

– Full assistance with activities of daily living, and activities to keep patients mentally stimulated and content

• Monthly online training and didactic education

Leadership Experience s

Teaching Assistant for Anatomy Lab 2015-2017: The Pennsylvania State University- University Park, PA

• Taught students how to identify human anatomic structures

• Created and administered weekly quizzes, aided in the making and proctoring of lab exams, graded all quizzes and exams

• Prepared student use of preserved cats, specimen and cadavers via dissection, and held weekly office hours

Volunteer Experience s

Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon: THON

• Accumulated Hours: 360 from September 2013 to February 2017

• Member of the Hospitality Committee: weekly meetings and responsibilities leading up to THON including fundraisers, promotions, and services to prepare for THON weekend

• Work specific shifts during THON’s 46 hour weekend to ensure Dancers are well fed and hydrated Clarkson University’s Physician Assistant Student Society

• Participated in multiple student run community volunteer events since January, 2018 Other Observational Experience

• Accumulated Hours: 30

• Shadowed a Physician Assistant in cardiac and surgical units at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA in 2011

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