Tyler Wilke
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Education
University of Kentucky (2018-2020)
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Kentucky (2012-2016)
Bachelor of Science in Human Health Sciences, cum laude, with a minor in Health Advocacy Experience
• Clinical Rotations: July 2019-June 2020
General Surgery/Colorectal Surgery: St. Elizabeth Physicians (Edgewood, Kentucky) Preceptor: Dr. Jai Bikhchandani
-1st and 2nd assisted in colorectal surgical procedures
-participated in outpatient clinics with colorectal surgery team
-gained experience performing rounds and taking new consults with the general surgery team 1-2 times per week
Orthopedic Surgery: The Royal Orthopedic Hospital (Birmingham, England, United Kingdom) Preceptor(s): Professor Phil Begg, Mr. Ronan Treacy, Mr. David Dunlop, et al.
- one of nine UK PA students chosen to participate in collaborative rotation
-1st and 2nd assisted in knee, hip, and shoulder replacement procedures
-helped manage and counsel patients in clinic with surgeons and physios
–gained experience reviewing X-rays and other imaging modalities Emergency Medicine: University of Cincinnati Medical Center Preceptor: Ahren Staubitz, PA-C
-gained experience with wound management and suturing complex and minor wounds
-became proficient in giving brief and relevant patient reports to covering MDs, patient consults, and oncoming PAs at shift handoff
-gained experience working up common ER complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, and fall/injury pain; as well as uncommon complaints that required a more detailed workup
Internal Medicine 1: University of Kentucky Bluegrass Care Clinic Preceptor: Dr. Alice Thornton
-participated in rounds and inpatient consults with the Infectious Disease treatment team at UK Good Samaritan Hospital
-participated in outpatient clinic managing long term care for patients diagnosed with HIV
-participated in routine medical/check up visits with HIV patients Internal Medicine 2: Taylor Regional Internal Medicine Associates (Campbellsville, Kentucky) Preceptors: Dr. Joel Eade; Sean Maynard, PA-C
-managed and counseled patients with complex diseases such as diabetes, a fib, and hypertension in an outpatient setting
-developed proficiency in using EMR to order outpatient labs and send prescriptions to local pharmacies
Family Medicine 1: Faith Family Practice (West Liberty, Kentucky) Preceptor: Brent Davis, PA-C
-saw patients between the ages of six months and 90+ years on a daily basis for routine checkups and to counsel on day-to-day medical issues as well as manage long term conditions
-performed ‘back to school’ physicals and DOT physicals
-gained experience in minor office procedures such as nail removal, suturing, cryotherapy, joint injections, and vaccine injections Family Medicine 2: Harrison Memorial Hospital Primary Care (Cynthiana, Kentucky) Preceptors: Dixie Davidson Stone, PA-C
-saw patients between the ages of six months and 90+ years on a daily basis for routine checkups and to counsel on day-to-day medical issues as well as manage long term conditions
-gained specialized experience managing pediatric patients with ADD/ADHD
-developed proficiency in managing acute sick visits Pediatrics: UK Health Care- Kentucky Clinic South (Lexington, KY) Preceptor: Dr. Angela Houchin
-managed and treated pediatric patients at acute sick visits
-participated in well child visits and developmental milestone checkups
-gained experience performing physical exams on newborns and infants Women’s Health: UK Health Care Polk-Dalton Clinic (Lexington, KY) Preceptor: Dr. Rachel Saunders
-participated in acute complaint visits as well as long term management checkups
-observed and participated in routine and milestone pregnancy checkups
-participated and observed in acute concern visits for pregnant patients
-this rotation occurred during COVID shutdown, therefore half was in clinic experience and half was telehealth experience
Geriatric Medicine: The Christ Hospital Health & Aging Center (Cincinnati, Ohio) Preceptors: Dr. Robert Keyes; Moira Haren, PA-C
-sat in with the lead physician when interviewing family members to determine Alzheimer’s diagnoses
-performed physical exams on elderly patients that also helped to rule out other neurologic defects when considering Alzheimer’s
-participated in and observed routine care visits for established patients. These were specialized visits taking up to an hour on occasion to address all of the patient’s needs as we treated primarily patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s Psychiatry: Eastern State Hospital (Lexington, Kentucky) Preceptors: Jeremy Chandler, PA-C; JK Coleman, PA-C
-gained experience in inpatient admissions at a psychiatric hospital
-rounded on inpatient wards and observed special programs patients went through as part of their treatment process
-obtained experience dictating specialized psych notes over the phone into an automated system
Online PANCE Prep:
Preceptor: Shelley Irving, PA-C
-One-month elective online rotation in response to COVID shutdown in spring of 2020
-completed online modules designed for extra study and review of complex topics and key material expected to be tested heavily on the PANCE
-completed interactive, online patient workup modules provided by UK faculty that led to creating differential diagnoses, ordering tests and labs, determining physical exam maneuvers, and making and confirming a diagnosis
• Patient Care Technician at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY November 2015- October2017
-15 bed med/surg unit
-provided postoperative care for patients needing 24-48 hour admission after surgery
-monitoring vitals, managing drains/wounds, assist with early ambulation
-chart and record all relevant patient data into EMR License and Certifications
-Physician Assistant License:
Issued by: State of Ohio Medical Board
Number: 50.006846RX
Expires: 1/19/2023
-ACLS certification
-BLS certification
-PALS certification
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Skills
Spanish speaking proficiency
Throughout rotations, I became proficient with multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, Sunrise, and Meditech