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Eastvale, CA 92880
Summary To provide evidence based mental health services as a member of an
Statement: interprofessional collaborative care team.
Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) June 2019
UC Riverside School of Medicine
PhD in Education Dec 2015
Claremont Graduate University
Research Interests: Increasing the participation and success
of underrepresented minority groups
in higher education, specifically Math
and Science (STEM) programs.
M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction June 2006
California State University San Bernardino
Research Interests: Development and assessment of
curriculum and programs
Secondary Teaching Credential June 2003
Chemistry and General Sciences
California State University San Bernardino
B.S. in Biochemistry June 2001
University of California Riverside
Experience: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/ 2019-current
Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health
Psychiatry Resident (PGY 4)
Duties include:
•Provide excellent patient centered mental health services while training in a medically underserved region of Los Angeles County
Rotation sites:
•Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Outpatient Clinics
•UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
•Harbor UCLA Psychiatry (Emergency Department)
•Kedren Community Health (South Los Angeles)
•Long Beach VA (Substance Abuse)
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science 2012-2015
Retention Coordinator
Duties included:
•Support students as they pursue careers in the
health professions and strive towards gaining
acceptance at professional schools
•Apply current student retention strategies in order
to ensure student success
California State University Long Beach Winter 2008
Adjunct Professor
Duties included:
Design course and syllabus
Advise students on projects throughout the semester
Course taught: Curriculum and Assessment
University of California Riverside 2007-2008
Academic Coordinator II
Duties included:
Assess progress of Copernicus Project teachers who are currently in the field
Develop and foster ongoing partnerships with local community colleges and high schools.
Improve science education by supporting teachers at local schools
California State University Dominguez Hills Spring 2008
Adjunct Professor
Duties included:
Design course and syllabus
Advise students on projects throughout the semester
Course taught: Educational Psychology
La Sierra High School 2003-2007
Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Duties included:
Planning and implementing science curriculum
Advising for 3 separate on campus clubs (debate club, Christian club, and music club)
Participation in various workshops and school site meetings
Courses taught: Honors Biology (developed and taught course)
College Prep Biology (helped create pacing guide)
Sheltered Biology (ELL) (used CLAD training)
College Prep Chemistry
College Prep Earth Science
Licensure: California Postgraduate Training License (PTL)
Academic/Research Interests:
Social Determinants of Mental Health
Medical education and the diversification/retention of STEM students
Health outcomes and heath disparities
Psychopharmacology
Select Publications:
Isaac J, Davis K, Fike R, Isaac P, Archer A, Aroh C, Ume A. An Idea Whose Time Has Come: The Need for Increased Diversity in Medical Practice and Education. The Western Journal of Black Studies, 38(1), 35-41. 2014
Isaac, J. The Influence of Social Determinants on Health-Related Outcomes, Behaviors and Decision-Making in Five African Nations: A Demographic and Health Study. Dissertation, 2015.
Sung CT, Fanous E, Lee A, Jacobs NE, Isaac J. Clinical Dermatology and Drug Discovery, Relevance of Secondary Metabolites in Aspergillus Nidulans and Primary Cutaneous Aspergillosis. Global Drugs and Therapeutics. Jan. 2018
Papers Presented:
Medical Student Delivery of Lifestyle Education in the Medical Office to Patients with Prediabetes.
Presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Conference on Practice Improvement 2016
A Snapshot in Time: King/Drew Medical Center, the Events that Lead to the Closure and Implications for the Region
Presented at Claremont Graduate University
Literature Review: Underrepresented Minority Groups of Low Socioeconomic Status in the STEM fields
Presented at Claremont Graduate University
Awards: Founder’s scholarship awarded at UCR School of Medicine
Fellowship awarded at Claremont Graduate University
Educational Travel:
New York, NY: Investigation and Comparison of New York's Community Colleges and California's Community Colleges
February 2-5, 2007
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychiatric Association
Association for the Study of Higher Education
American Educational Research Association
References:
Dr. Gul Ebrahim, Program Director, Psychiatry, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E 120th St., Los Angeles, California 90059
Dr. Michael Nduati, Chief Academic Officer and Designated Institutional Official
UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium, 32605 Temecula Parkway, Suite 102, Temecula, California 92592
Dr. Kendrick Davis, Associate Dean for Assessment and Evaluation, University of California Riverside School of Medicine, 900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521
Dr. Jack Schuster, Professor of Higher Education, Claremont Graduate University
150 E. 10th St, Claremont, California 91711