Catherine E. Ellis, DO

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

704-***-**** adqjyz@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom it May Concern.

I am writing to introduce myself to your practice and explore employment opportunities utilizing my interests and subspecialty training. I am interested in filling a non-operative sports medicine role in your department.

I am committed to providing excellent medical care and becoming a productive, contributing member of your institution and the community that you serve. I am currently a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. I have attached my CV for your consideration. Procedures and special skills include: diagnostic ultrasound, fracture management, concussion management, pre-participation physical exams, mass community participation events, team coverage (high school, collegiate, and professional), and ultrasound-guided procedures, such as joint injection, soft tissue hydrodissection, tendon sheath injection, peripheral nerve sheath hydrodissection, barbotage, and platelet- rich plasma. Additionally, I have exposure to and experience with the following treatment modalities: prolotherapy, partial percutaneous tenotomy (Tenex), and percutaneous fasciotomy. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and my qualifications in greater detail. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at the above number or email address. Sincerely,

Catherine Ellis, DO

Catherine E. Ellis

CATHERINE E. ELLIS, D.O.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HIIL

PHONE 704-***-**** • E-MAIL adqjyz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION and MEDICAL TRAINING

Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC 07/2021 - present Family Medicine Residency, East Carolina University – Greenville, NC 07/2018 - 06/2021 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus – Spartanburg, SC 07/2014 - 05/2018 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Presbyterian College – Clinton, South Carolina 08/2010 - 05/2014 B.S. Biology; Minor(s): Chemistry, Mathematics

LICENSURE and CERTIFICATIONS

North Carolina State Medical License Expires 01/2023 Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine As of 04/2021 SPECIALTY SKILLS

I have the following skills: diagnostic ultrasound, fracture management, concussion management, pre- participation physical exams, mass community participation events, team coverage (high school, collegiate, and professional), ultrasound-guided procedures, such as joint injections, barbotage, soft tissue hydrodissection, tendon sheath injection, peripheral nerve sheath hydrodissection, and platelet-rich plasma. I also have exposure to and experience with the following treatment modalities: prolotherapy, partial percutaneous tenotomy

(TENEX), and percutaneous fasciotomy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Rootrock Trail Run Mass Participation Event Coverage, Medical Director 10/2021 University of North Carolina Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Team Physician 07/2021- present University of North Carolina Football Fellow Physician 07/2021 - present University of North Carolina Pre-Participation Exam Provider 07/2021 - present

• High School, Collegiate, Community, and Professional Level North Carolina Courage Women’s Professional Soccer Coverage Fellow Physician 07/2021 - present North Carolina FC Men’s Professional Soccer Coverage Fellow Physician 07/2021- present MSK Ultrasound Sim Lab Instructor 07/2020 - 06/2021 BMJ Learning: ECG Interpretation in Athletes Course 06/2020 ACLM/ACPM Lifestyle Medicine Core Competency Online Program 08/2020

• 32 CMEs as a Prerequisite to Board Certification for Lifestyle Medicine Rural & Community Health Coding and Billing Boot Camp 01/2020

• 11 CMEs in Training to be an FHC/RHC Provider Coding and Billing Specialists LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

ECU Physicians High Value Care and Quality Committee Member 06/2019 - 06/2021

• Served as a resident representative for all 13 ECU residencies to strive to provide the highest quality healthcare to Eastern NC while educating healthcare providers at all levels Brody School of Medicine M1 Continuity Preceptor Program 06/2019 - 06/2021

• Served as a mentor to students over the course of their first year of medical school Resident and Fellow Council Member 07/2018 - 06/2021

• Peer-elected as Family Medicine Residency representative for policy change and voting

• Quality and Safety Committee Member

Vidant Medical Center Root Cause Analysis Charter Member 07/2018 - 06/2021

• Elected as a resident representative to review analysis documents, test for root cause criteria and comprehensiveness, and build consensus in the inpatient hospital setting Catherine E. Ellis

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ECU Newsletter: Sports Medicine Minute (co-creator and co-writer) 08/2020 - 06/2021 Family Medicine Academic Conference Presentation: CKD – Facts vs. Fiction 05/2020 Grand Rounds Presentation: Nutrition and Supplements in Athletes (co-presenter) 03/2020 Family Medicine Academic Conference Presentation: Beta-hCG and All Its Implications 01/2020 SIMS Lab Workshop for Family Medicine Interest Group 12/2019 Musculoskeletal Exam Lab for Regional College Students, Hosted by BSOM SNMA Chapter 11/2019 High School Casting Workshop, Hosted by BSOM SNMA Chapter 11/2019 Family Medicine Academic Conference Casting Lab for Residents and Medical Students 10/2019 HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Society of Teaching of Family Medicine 2021 Resident Teacher Award 2021 COSPG Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health Service 2015 - 2016

• Platinum Award – Awarded to the medical student with the highest number of volunteer hours Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society Inductee 2014 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse Scholarship 2010 - 2014 Highlander Scholarship, Presbyterian College 2010 - 2014 Big South Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2010 – 2014 COMMUNITY SERVICE

Girls on the Run, Greenville, NC 2019-2021

• Served as a mentor for young girls to reach their goals through positivity and physical activity St. Luke’s Free Clinic, Spartanburg, SC 2015 - 2016

• 100+ hours spent triaging and assisting patients with management and treatment VCOM Mission Trip, Santa Rosa, Honduras 2015

• Spent 1 week traveling to underserved populations in the mountainous villages to provide healthcare Brookdale Weddington Park Assisted Living Home, Charlotte, NC 2011 - 2014

• Volunteered 325+ hours by assisting with patient care and leading exercise/social programs Special Olympics, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC 2011 - 2013 PUBLICATIONS

Position Statements:

Heinrich A, Ellis C, Berkoff D. USA Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee Position Statement on the Use of Mouthguards in Lacrosse. 10/2021

Book Chapters:

Ferderber, M.L., Ellis, C. Transient Synovitis. Essential Evidence Plus. John Wiley &Sons, Inc. 19 Jun 2020. Retrieved from https://www.essentialevidenceplus.com/content/eee/415 06/2020 Poster Presentations:

Ellis C; Lutz E; The Stress of Being a Retired Gymnast; Poster submitted to: 2021 American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (Virtual) 04/2021

Ellis C; Lutz E; Shoulder Pain and Weakness: What’s Really Beneath the Surface?; Poster submitted to: 2020 American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (Virtual) 04/2020 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Ellis C, Donathan R, Schroeder B, Gay D, Jackson T. Utilizing a Team Approach to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Rates in the Primary Care Setting 2019 - present ECU Physicians Family Medicine Center - Pending Poster Presentation, Pending Publication Review Ellis C, Clark B, Oncale S, Smith R. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Pregnancy- Specific Dysfunctions: A Pilot Trial 2015 - present

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Pending Publication Review

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