Clinical Research Medical

EDUCATION

Iberoamerican University Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2000 – 2005

M.D. in Medicine

Wayne State University Detroit, MI 1995 – 2000

B.S. in Biological Sciences

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baker College

Health Science Program Director Allen Park, MI 9/2013 – 5/2020

Full time Faculty in Health Science

Professor

(9/2017 –5/2020)

Responsible for overall academic and operational management, external relations and communication for the campus, including external relations

Developed reshaping of the College’s vision to modernize service and learning models and enhanced positive communication throughout the campus environment

Developed a Learn-to Learn Community for instructors to ask for help in an online forum

Provided leadership to the faculty, enabling them to enhance student performance

Managed and ensures training and development of adjunct professors

Serves as the Chemical Hygiene Safety officer at Baker College

Oversee and monitor science laboratories

Assisted the Dean of Academic Affairs in oversight of academic operations

Participate in the coordination of class schedules and instructor workloads for optimal program delivery

Lead assessments of student learning outcomes and departmental needs

Monitor academic quality of all health science courses

Participate in the recruitment of adjunct faculty as needed

Conduct focused student recruitment activities, in cooperation with the other faculty and the recruitment process

Lead program planning and program assessment reviews

Participated in curriculum and course development

Responsible for oversight of campus library and Academic Support Center and related services

Implemented practitioner-oriented curriculum and instructional delivery systems

Delivered Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, both lecture and lab, Introduction to Health, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology with excellent student reviews

Taught face to face and online courses

Serve as a student mentor throughout their professional career at Baker

Lead study groups for students

Graded assignments in a timely matter with proficient explanations and comments for students

Assured that curricula are delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning

Provided and promotes a culture of service excellence to students and colleagues

Ensured adherence to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Baker College

Ensured and leads active academic participation in self-evaluations, annual reports, classroom visits, accreditation/licensing reports and audits, as required

Ensured the academic department conforms to all faculty and academic policies

Worked closely with the academic dean to support successful implementation of college/program objectives

Recommended improvements to current instructional methodologies

Participated in campus meetings and educational committees

Attended professional conferences and workshops

Involved in the multidiscipline professional development for critical thinking

Received the Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 at Baker College

Study.com 4/2020-6/2020

Consultant and Expert for Anatomy and Physiology

Help students properly understand questions that they have in anatomy and physiology by providing them with a detailed explanation online

Macmillan Publishing Online Publisher 5/2019-5/2020

Consultant

● Evaluate and review chapters and assessment questions in an online anatomy platform

Baker College

Adjunct Professor (9/2013 – 9/2017)

Delivered Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Disease, Pathophysiology and Microbiology courses as per approved curriculum

Provided support in curriculum development and textbook selection activities and created course goals and objectives and content selection for lectures and labs.

Conducted open laboratory opportunities for students to have hands on learning in laboratory models

Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement

Recommended improvements to current instructional methodologies

Participated in campus meetings and educational committees

Developed extra learning opportunities for students one-on-one and in a group setting

Chamberlain University of Nursing Troy, MI 2/2016 – 8/2017

Adjunct Professor

Delivered Anatomy and Physiology as well as Microbiology courses as per approved curriculum

Implemented the university's philosophy, program outcomes and course objectives through clinical teaching and evaluated and provided documented feedback to students on levels of performance

Taught face to face and hybrid courses

Served as a positive professional role model for students, assisting in their professional/social development

Reported directly to dean with student’s progression

Beaumont Hospital Dearborn, MI 7/2012 – 7/2014

Clinical Research

Performed history and examinations on patients with neurological diseases

Under the supervision of the investigator and research coordinator, followed established policies and procedures, performed a variety of clinical research activities, and participated in carrying out research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines

Provided technical support to the investigator and research coordinator and served as a liaison between the institution and the sponsor

Researched literature in the field

Knowledge of research methodology and medical terminology

Duties included research study tasks: clinical trial phase II patient enrollment, assessment, data collection, specimen drawing and, processing shipment of lab samples, EKG and holter application, data collection, and medical record review, screening patients for studies and explain study relevant material to patients and/or family members, subject follow up calls, visit scheduling, data base entry, data query resolution and monitoring visits and submitting documentation to begin the study trial

Warren Consolidated Schools Warren, MI 4/2012 – 6/2013

Substitute Teacher

Taught high school science courses on an as-needed basis

Developed teaching strategies to engage students in positive learning

Organized and prepared course materials

Provided academic and career coaching to students

Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI 1/2009 – 6/2010

Research Assistant: Volunteer based

Worked in Department of Neurology analyzing CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-Rays

Performed research experiments involving standard molecular biology and histology techniques

Including, but not limited to real-time PCR, Western blots, Immunocytochemistry, and protein extraction

Generated and maintained cultured cell models from human tissue samples

Maintained and ordered research supplies

Maintained laboratory safety records

SKILLS

Health Economics and Outcomes, KOL relationship building, and Research/Data Analysis

Extensive experience working with multi-cultural students

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Excellent computer skills including MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel

Fluent in LMS: Blackboard and Canvas

Able to adapt to several learning environments

Detailed oriented, self-directed and a team player

AWARDS

● Baker College Teaching Excellence Award 2018

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

● Heels on Wheels

oEstablished a mobile medical clinic within an allotted room set aside by the establishment

oProvided general medical consultation and education involving Behavioral, Psychosocial, and Physical Medicine services

● Vice President for the American Students Medical Society (ASMS) in Santo Domingo, DR

oOrganized social events and career development for incoming medical students

● Member of Human Anatomy and Physiology Society since 2019

oOn the Grant Committee for the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society

● Ronald McDonald House

Baker Cares Volunteer in Detroit, MI 2018-2019

Help with preparing meals for family that are staying there while their children are hospitalized

● Ride for a Reason, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser

Baker College Team event at Lifetime Fitness in Canton, MI 2019

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

● “Body Talk: Using Dynamic Role Play to Teach Anatomical Structures”, Quad Pod Symposium, October 2019.

● “Framing for Meaningful Learning: A Critical Learning Experience”, Lily Conference, October 2019.

● “Framing for Meaningful Learning: A Critical Learning Experience”, Quad Pod Symposium, April 2019.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Implicit Bias, Baker College, February 2020.

● Unity Conference, Baker College, March 2019.

● Academic Summit, Baker College, September 2018.

LANGUAGES

English (native)

Spanish (fluent)

Arabic (conversational)

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