Christiane Mehlig French

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Education Duke University B.S. 1982, Cum Laude, Health Sciences

Durham, NC Physician Associate Certification

Employment History

2018-present PA-C at Munson Urgent Care Clinic Traverse City, Michigan

seasonal contract Fast paced hospital affiliated Urgent Care serving pediatric to geriatric patients with low to moderate acuity conditions in town of 15K that swells significantly in summer and fall months.

2003 – Presently Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta

per diem contract since

2018

Evaluate and manage low to moderately high acuity level ED patients in teaching hospital, averaging 180 visits per day. Patient population is economically diverse, multi-racial and draws from inner city Atlanta as well as the metro area. In this busy environment I independently see 15-20 patients per 12-hour shift, perform minor surgical procedures, interpret EKGs and X-rays. I also coordinate specialists’ consultations, hospital admissions and arrange outpatient follow-up. Preceptor to PA and NP students. Currently my focus is in the Observation Unit (CDU).

1999 – 2003 Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) Cotonou, Benin & Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Directed and administered comprehensive medical care to 120 Peace Corps Volunteers (PVCs) in Benin, West Africa (9/01-6/03), and to 160 PCVs in Uzbekistan, Central Asia (7/99-8/01). Served as Preceptor/Teacher to host country doctors. Traveled countrywide to volunteers’ sites to perform health and safety assessments of their living conditions. Conducted biannual pre-service health education for incoming groups of 25-60 people, emphasizing individual responsibility, specific local health issues and preventive measures, with focus on regional infectious diseases. Established and maintained professional networks with local medical professionals and facilities in the capitol and throughout the country. Coordinated medical evacuations and SOS transport for medical emergencies. Supervised medical inventory and ordering of supplies from the U.S. and overseas. Responsible for the day-to-day management of Peace Corps’ medical offices in Cotonou and earlier in Tashkent where I designed and opened a new medical office in July 2000. Initiated the Uzbekistan Peer Support Network, a support program for volunteers. In Benin, conducted small group seminars in the field on HIV/AIDS and other topics relevant to volunteers’ lives.

1994 – 1999 PA-C at Country Medical Clinic Solvang, CA

Provided routine and urgent primary medical and office minor surgical care to a range of patients, infants to geriatrics. Within this highly respected family practice of four professionals, I served an ethnically and economically diverse community of 25,000, including local Chumash Indians and Hispanics in a bilingual capacity.

1986 – 1992 PA-C at Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic Santa Barbara, CA

Worked as adult primary care practitioner for the departments of Community Medicine and Urgent Care in the county’s largest managed care facility. Independently managed patients with acute and chronic medical needs, focusing on health maintenance and preventive care.

1994 – 1995 PA-C at County Health Care Services Santa Barbara, CA

part-time Recruited by the Head of Cottage Hospital’s Residency Program to join the County’s specialty rheumatology team, staffed by the leading rheumatologist in the tricounty region. Saw referral patients only with advanced or refractory diseases.

1983 – 1994 PA-C at Westside Neighborhood Medical Clinic Santa Barbara, CA

At this non-profit, community clinic provided routine and specialized medical services to an underserved population. Delivered services such as prenatal screening exams, family planning, AIDS counseling and testing, early well child exams, and vaccination programs. Responsibilities included personnel management, community outreach and fundraising.

Continuing Medical Education

ACLS/BLS 2018-2020, exp April 2020 Emory Hospital

Coastal Emergency Medicine Conference, June 2016 Amelia Island, FL

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified 2019 Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Yoga Teacher Training for Special Populations, 2014 St. Augustine, FL

North Carolina PA Assoc. Board Review 2013 Durham, NC

Emergency Medical Board Review 2004 George Washington University, Washington, DC

Infectious Disease and Epidemiology 2002 Peace Corps Medical Officers’ CME, Johannesburg, South Africa

Orthopedics and Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2001 Peace Corps Medical Officers’ CME, Nairobi, Kenya

Community Emergency Response Team Training, 2001 American Embassy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Medical Overseas Staff Training, 2000 Peace Corps, Washington, DC

Gynecology and Mental Health, 2000 Peace Corps Medical Officers’ CME, Bangkok, Thailand

Dermatology and Ear, Nose and Throat, 1999 Peace Corps Medical Officers’ CME, Bratislava, Slovakia

Professional Affiliations

Member Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants

Board Member, 1998-2000, Vice President 1998-99 Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Institute

Advisory Board Member, 1992-94 Santa Barbara Birth Resource Center

Board Member, 1986-89 Childbirth Services, Inc. (hospital/homebirth midwifery agency)

Board Member, 1984-85 Santa Barbara Community Clinics Association

Affiliate Member, 1980-97 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Member, 1983-91, 1994, 1997-98 California Association of Physician Assistants

Community Service

Freedom Bridge, Founding Committee

Lake Claire Neighborhood Association, VP Environment, 2014-16

Skills

Language Skills: Working knowledge of basic French and Spanish.

Personal

I love hiking, traveling, gardening, cooking and reading. Certified 200 hr Pranakriya Yoga Instructor;ß nearly completed additional 300 hr YTT Pranakriya certification.

References

Provided upon request.

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