Physician Assistant

Morgan Scott, PA-C

**** *. ********* ***, *******, IL 60614 ************@*****.*** 847-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago, IL November 2019 - present

• Independently diagnosed and managed pediatric fractures in weekly fracture clinic

• Provided first assist in urgent and elective operative procedures

• Demonstrated proficiency in incision, dissection, wound closure and follow-up care

• Managed perioperative patients in the inpatient setting and facilitated discharge

• Developed a new onboarding program for future surgical Physician Assistants in the department

• Led a patient education initiative to incorporate access to instructional videos in discharge summaries Medical Assistant, Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Glencoe, IL June 2016 - June 2017

• Obtained medical histories, documented visits, assisted in excisions and cosmetic treatments

• Developed an understanding of common dermatologic conditions and corresponding treatments EDUCATION

Master of Medical Science Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine May 2019 Physician Assistant Program

Bachelor of Arts University of Pennsylvania May 2016 Major: Health and Societies Concentration: Public Health Graduated Cum Laude

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP ROTATIONS

Medical Intensive Care Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Inpatient Internal Medicine Northwestern Memorial Hospital Inpatient Emergency Medicine Mount Sinai Health System Outpatient General Surgery Northwestern Memorial Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient Oncology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Inpatient/Outpatient Urgent Care Physicians Immediate Care Outpatient

Women’s Health Prentice Women’s Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient Family Medicine Olivo Medical Center Outpatient

Pediatric Orthopedics Lurie Children’s Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient Pediatrics Lake Shore Pediatrics Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatry Jesse Brown VA Outpatient

CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – May 2019 Physician Assistant Licensure– Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, January 2020 BLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association, January 2020 PALS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association, January 2020 ACLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association, August 2020 Page 2

MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Physician Assistants

Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Predictors and Consequences of 1-month and 1-year Loss to Follow-up after Vascular Surgery Annals of Vascular Surgery, May 2020, Co-author

Comparing the use of ketamine and fentanyl in pediatric sedation Master’s thesis, presented May 2019

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE POSITIONS

Chicago Youth Programs, Chicago IL, Tutor, 2017 – 2019

• Assisted high school students with coursework and standardized testing preparation

• Emphasized importance of college education and engaged students in application process Student Athlete Tutor, Philadelphia PA, Physics Tutor, 2015 – 2016

• Provided one-on-one assistance to fellow student athletes enrolled in introductory and intermediate Physics courses

Student Athlete Advisory Council, Philadelphia PA, Swim Team Representative, 2014 – 2016

• Collaborated with fellow student athletes to increase school spirit and game day attendance

• Voiced teammates’ concerns with facilities, practice times, and coursework interference and developed action plans to address these concerns

Big Brother Big Sister Mentorship Program, Philadelphia PA, Mentor, 2014 – 2016

• Mentored one student from 5th to 7th grade through weekly meetings

• Assisted with coursework and discussed student’s home life, friendships, goals and challenges We Can Swim Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA, Executive Board Member, 2013 – 2016

• Developed curriculum for free swim lessons provided to at-risk youth in West Philadelphia community

• Provided weekly lessons and formed relationships with swimmers and parents

• Organized fundraising efforts and end of year celebration for swimmers ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Lurie Children’s Marathon Team, 2018-2020

• Raised $2,535 for Lurie Children’s Hospital

Four-year varsity letter winner, Penn Women’s Swimming, 2012-2016

• School record holder

REFERENCES

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