Physician Assistant Student Researcher

Rachel E. Van Dyken BS, MMSc, PA-C

*.**********@*****.*** ● 3541 W Jackson Blvd 3F● Chicago, IL ● 616-***-****

SUMMARY

Compassionate and motivated graduate of the Emory University Physician Assistant Program with primary care, community health experience, seeking a primary care, internal medicine position or related specialty position in an outpatient setting. Special interests in health disparities and healthcare provision for under-resourced populations. Fluent in Spanish.

EDUCATION

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, ECHO-Chicago Chicago, IL

Extension for Community Health Outcomes Continuing Medical Education Courses

Geriatrics Completed 12/2018

Resistant Hypertension Completed 04/2019

Serious Mental Illness Completed 11/2019

Emory University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, Atlanta, Georgia Master of Medical Science Recipient, summa cum laude Conferred 12/2017

Honors: Academic Achievement Award, Pi Alpha Honor Society, Academic Allied Health Scholarship GPA: 4.0/4.0

Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan Conferred 05/2012

Bachelor of Science in Group Sciences; Minor in Spanish language

Honors: Presidential Academic Scholarship, West Michigan Optometric Scholar, Morren Family Scholarship, Dean’s List 2008-2012

GPA: 3.6/4.0

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Physician Assistant

State of Illinois Physician Assistant License

Physician Assistant Controlled Substance License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Oak Street Health, Chicago, Illinois

Internal Medicine Physician Assistant (07/2020 – present)

Provide comprehensive primary care services for adult patients with Medicare.

Assess, evaluate and treat patients with multiple chronic disease states using evidenced-based medicine within a value-based care model.

Order and assess results of screenings, diagnostic studies and laboratory values.

Manage patients with complex comorbidities and high social needs while working on an interdisciplinary team, which includes social work, providers, medical assistants and nursing.

ACCESS Community Health Network Plaza Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Family Medicine Physician Assistant (07/2018 – 07/2020)

Provide comprehensive primary care services for panel of adult and geriatric patients in a predominantly Latino community using a patient centered medical home care delivery model.

Independently assess, formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans for episodic and complex chronic disease management including diagnostic, laboratory and prescription management, referral coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care team including behavioral health, care coordination, and specialty providers.

Recommend and administer preventive care screenings in accordance with national guidelines.

Work to coordinate cost effective treatments and reduce barriers to care for uninsured individuals and those with Medicaid and Medicare coverage

Proficient with EPIC and Meditech electronic medical records.

Chronic disease committee member

Emory University Physician Assistant Program Clinical Clerkships

Internal Medicine Outpatient – The Emory Clinic Paul W. Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine Clinic

Pediatrics - Children’s Medical Group

Emergency Medicine – DeKalb Medical Center

General Surgery – Emory University Hospital Midtown

Family Medicine – Grady Kirkwood Family Medicine

Endocrinology – Grady Diabetes Clinic, Atlanta Diabetes Associates

Inpatient Internal Medicine – Grady Hospital

Neurology Movement Disorders – Emory University Hospital

Inpatient Cardiology – Wellstar Medical Group

Obstetrics and Gynecology – Emory University Hospital

Psychiatry – Emory University Hospital

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Lawndale Christian Health Center, Chicago, Illinois

Medical Assistant (08/2013 – 06/2015)

Served as integral member of internist care team in a community health setting by supporting visit flow management in a high volume setting.

Participated in patient care, education and visit flow by taking vital signs, performing a full history, triaging phone calls and educating patients on diet and nutrition for their specific condition.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Calvin College Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Student Researcher (05/2010 – 05/2012)

Worked as a full time student researcher during the summer and part time during the academic year. Participated in experiment design, experiment execution, data analysis and paper writing. I co-authored several publications related to the protective effect of increased extracellular potassium in the tears against UV-B damage and gene expression in the Wolfring glands of the eyelid. I also presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting as a junior in college.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Emory University Physician Assistant Program Community Partner Student Liaison, Atlanta Georgia

Student Coordinator (05/2015– 12/2017)

Worked with faculty member Erin Lepp, PA to develop a diabetes education curriculum for an Atlanta-based federally qualified health center, The Healing Community Center.

I participated as a student and facilitated student volunteers at monthly Christian Medical and Dental refugee health clinics.

Farmworker Health Project, Bainbridge, Georgia

Student Volunteer (10/2016)

Provided healthcare to migrant farmworkers in the fields of rural South Georgia for a long weekend service project through Emory. Performed histories and physical examinations for patients 10-12 hours per day, implemented medication treatment plans and follow up testing based on a formulary and local clinic information.

Health Career Academy, Atlanta, Georgia

Student Teacher (09/2015 – 05/2016)

Taught health and science classes as part of a pre-college curriculum for high school students enrolled in Atlanta Public School districts.

Lawndale Summer Medical Project, Chicago, Illinois

Medical Student Intern (06/2015 – 08/2015)

Worked and lived in an under-resourced community for the summer. Participated in creating and facilitating community health clinics, patient outreach events and home health visits with medical providers.

PUBLICATIONS

Rachel E. Van Dyken, Julienne R. Louters, Mark P. Schotanus, and John L. Ubels

Effect of Elevated Extracellular K+ on UVB-induced Efflux of K+ from Human Corneal Epithelial Cells. ARVO Meeting Abstracts April 22, 2011 52:301.

Ubels JL, Van Dyken RE, Louters JR, Schotanus MP, Haarsma LD. Potassium ion fluxes in corneal epithelial cells exposed to UVB. Exp Eye Res. 2011;92:425–431.

Schotanus MP, Koetje LR, Van Dyken RE, Ubels JL. Stratified corneal limbal epithelial cells are protected from UVB-induced apoptosis by elevated extracellular K+. Exp Eye Res. 2011;93:735–740.

Ubels JL, Gipson IK, Spurr-Michaud SJ, Tisdale AS, Van Dyken RE, Hatton MP. Gene expression in human accessory lacrimal glands of Wolfring. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2012 Oct 1;53(11):6738-47. doi: 10.1167/iovs.12-10750.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

VIPKid Beijing, China

Independent Contractor – English as Second Language Teacher (03/2018 – present)

I teach English as a Second Language to Chinese children via the online platform provided by VIPkid.

Calvin College Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Assistant to the Professor (09/2011 – 05/2012)

Assisted in grading assignments and examinations for the freshman biology courses.

Calvin College Department of Spanish, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Assistant to the Professor, (09/2010 – 09/2011)

Facilitated weekly interactive Spanish conversation groups, leading students in language learning activities for introductory and intermediate Spanish courses.

Affiliations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Languages

English

Spanish

References available upon request.

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