Physician Assistant- Certified

Madison Jones Ward

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Education

University of South Carolina School of Medicine January 2020 to May 2022

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Columbia, SC

NCCPA Board Certified: NCCPA ID 1174065

University of South Carolina August 2014 to May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Biology

Columbia, SC

Clinical Rotations

Orthopedics

Dorn Veteran Affairs Columbia, SC November 2021 to December 2021

Obtained thorough histories and orthopedic-focused physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging, and facilitated appropriated management of conditions identified.

Performed procedures such as joint and trigger point injections, suturing, stapling, and first assisting in orthopedic surgeries.

Additional Clinical Rotations

Prisma Health Emergency Department Columbia, SC March 2022

Prisma Health Cardiology Columbia, SC February 2022 to March 2022

Anderson Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center Anderson, SC January 2022 to February 2022

South Carolina Internal Medicine Irmo, SC October 2021 to November 2021

South Carolina OB/GYN Associates Lexington, SC September 2021 to October 2021

Chapin Pediatrics Chapin, SC August 2021 to September 2021

Prisma Health Neurosurgery Columbia, SC July 2021 to August 2021

Bamberg Primary Care Bamberg, SC June 2021 to July 2021

Prisma Health Behavioral Health Columbia, SC May 2021 to June 2021

Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head, SC May 2021

Healthcare Work and Volunteer Experience

South Carolina Internal Medicine Medical Assistant May 2018 to December 2019

Irmo, SC

Collected and documented medical histories and vital signs of approximately 28 patients daily

Assisted providers and other medical staff with diagnostic procedures and examinations

Performed routine tests such as EKGs, vision tests, urinalyses, etc. and explained the results to patients

The Free Medical Clinic Volunteer May 2016 to May 2018

Columbia, SC

Assisted in nursing and administrative duties

Recorded and organized patients’ medical histories, vital signs, and test results in medical records

Scheduled future diagnostic testing and labs

VIDA Volunteer Medical Department Volunteer May 2017 to June 2017

Masaya, Nicaragua

Held free medical clinics in the surrounding rural communities with low health indicators

Became more proficient in understanding and discussing healthcare with patients in Spanish

Recorded patients’ medical histories and performed vital signs and diagnostic tests

Made diagnoses and prescribed medications with aid of physician

Leadership Experience

USC School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Columbia, SC

Physician Assistant Collaborative Training (PA-CT) Program Mentor August 2020 to Current

Serve as a mentor to pre-PA students in the undergraduate Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) pre-professional honor society

Act as a resource to help future PA students succeed in their future endeavors

Help better prepare pre-PA students for the application process via resume and personal statement workshops, mock interviews, application help, etc.

Class of 2022 Historian January 2020 to Current

Elected to represent the class and school at student information sessions

Document and advertise news, events, and occurrences for the class in order to preserve each class experience for posterity

Take photographs/make videos throughout all phases of the program to provide materials for the program’s various social media platforms

Coordinate relations with USC PA alumni

Class of 2022 Student Ambassador January 2020 to Current

Elected to represent the class and program at interviews, open houses, and other prospective student interactions

Represent USC PA Program and the PA profession in a professional manner

Certifications

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) August 2021 to Current

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) March 2021 to Current

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) March 2021 to Current

Basic Life Support (BLS) January 2021 to Current

Honors and Professional Affiliations

Dr. Marlene A. Wilson Distinguished Physician Assistant Student Award May 2022 to Current

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) January 2020 to Current

South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA) January 2020 to Current

University of South Carolina Alumni Association Fall 2014 to Current

Founding Member of the Association of Pre-PA Students (APPAS) Spring 2017 to May 2018

The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (SCLA) Fall 2016 to Spring 2018

University of South Carolina President’s List Spring 2016 to Spring 2018

Sigma Alpha Lambda: National Leadership and Honors Organization Fall 2015 to Spring 2018

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship August 2014 to May 2018

References available upon request

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