RONA WARDAK, M.D.

*** ********* ** *** ** Bartlett, IL 60103

920-***-**** adt68x@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center − Colton, CA

Resident Physician-Department of Family Medicine 7/2019-6/2022 Ross University School of Medicine − Portsmouth, Dominica Doctor of Medicine 8/2013-7/2018

Loyola University − Chicago, IL

Chemistry with emphasis on Biochemistry- Bachelor of Science 5/2006-5/2010 HONORS

Departmental Honors in Chemistry 5/2010

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

BLS, ACLS, 7/2022-7/2024

DEA- State of California 1/2021

Medical License- State of California 7/2022

Medical License- State of IL 8/2022

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Screening rates of postpartum gestational diabetic mothers in ARMC FHC ARMC-Colton, CA 8/2021

● Retrospective cohort study evaluating postpartum screening through either repeat 2-hour GTT or A1c analysis with goal to implement awareness and promote better follow-up in current practice

● PI: Dr. Michael Tomkins, Department of Family Medicine Epr oxygen images predict tumor control by a 50 percent tumor control radiation dose University of Chicago-Chicago, IL 6/2010-5/2011

● Animal experiments, and data collection to map oxygen saturation within tumors to enhance radiation using EPR O2 imaging technology for a better prognosis. 1

● PI: Dr. Howard Halpern

PUBLICATIONS

Elas, M., Magwood, J., Butler, B., Li, C., Wardak, R., & Barth, E. (2013). Epr oxygen images predict tumor control by a 50 percent tumor control radiation dose. A Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, 73(14), 346-987. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AdventHealth Medical Group

10/2022-Current

Chicago, IL

● Outpatient primary care for all ages including rounding on newborn patients at Hinsdale Hospital Resident Physician, Family Medicine 7/2020-6/2022

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA

● Provide integrated medical care to underserved and culturally diverse population of San Bernardino County both in the inpatient and outpatient setting

● Provide medical care to local uninsured population through mobile van clinic

● Experience with simple office procedures including but not limited to joint injections, I&D, skin biopsy, skin tag, and wart removals. Courses in women's health: EMB, colposcopy, IUD placement, Subdermal implant placement

Kaplan Step 2 CS instructor 8/2019-6/2020

Chicago IL, Pasadena, CA

● Teach medical students how to do well in clinical encounters by coming up with DDx, assessment, and plan. I implemented post-mock exam discussions to improve exam scores. Medical Scribe 8/2018-7/2019

Medicine Specialists, Wauconda, IL

● Assist with notes, plans, and minor procedures in underserved population patient care under Dr. Jennifer M. Bellucci-Jackson, MD

Academic Science Tutor 7/2012-8/2013

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI

● Tutor for Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, and Statistics Research Assistant, Neurology 5/2011-6/2012

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

● Experiments on Multiple Sclerosis Mouse model to discover disease mechanism, understanding Oligodendrocyte death leading to autoimmune response against myelin 2

Research Assistant, Radiation Oncology

6/2010-5/2011

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

● Animal experiments, and data collection to map oxygen saturation within tumors to enhance radiation using EPR O2 imaging technology for a better prognosis. Librarian-Student Assistant 8/2007 - 5/2010

Loyola University Library, Chicago, IL

● Assist students and staff with resources at Loyola University Chicago Library PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Family Physicians 11/2016-Current VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer

ICNA Relief, Chicago, IL 9/2022-Current

● Attending Free community health care clinics and events, providing medical screening and consultations

Volunteer

Touhy Health Center (SMG Touhy), Chicago, IL 6/2018-9/2018

● Medical student volunteer in the Refugee clinic that provided healthcare for patients worldwide under Dr. Benjamin Levy supervision

Volunteer 6/2013-8/2013

ManorCare West Health Services, Green Bay, WI

● Ambulate Residents, help with activities of daily living, and involve residents with community activities at the nursing home

Emergency Room Volunteer

Northwestern Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL 10/2007-11/2008

● Communicated with doctors, nurses, and other staff to assist with patient care Volunteer Sunday school Teacher

Nonprofit Sunday School ISNS Rolling Meadows, IL 8/2004- 5/2006

● Teaching elementary-level Arabic and Islamic studies EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Big Sib-Little Sib Mentorship program 7/2020-6/2022 3

ARMC, Colton, CA

● Provide mentorship to incoming interns

Ross Emergency Medicine Association

Portsmouth, Dominica 8/2013-11/2014

● Provided emergency care to medical students and the local community Ross Scuba Club 8/2013-11/2014

Portsmouth, Dominica

● As a board member, I organized activities and events for the scuba club LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent Pashto and Dari

Conversational Hindi, Urdu, Farsi

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