RONA WARDAK, M.D.
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920-***-**** ****.********@*****.***
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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