Samantha L. Chaffin, M.D.
Caldwell WV 24925
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EDUCATION
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Charleston, WV, Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Physician
2009-2013 Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Huntington, WV, M.D.
2005-2009 Concord University
Athens, WV, B.S. in Pre-Professional Biology
Summa Cum Laude
BOARD CERTIFICATION
2019- present American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
MEDICAL LICENSURE
Current West Virginia, #27556
Virginia, #010*******
CLINICAL PRACTICE
2017- present Greenbrier Physicians Inc.
Ronceverte, WV, OB/GYN General private practice
2018-present Medical Director of OB/GYN, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
HONORS AND AWARDS/ OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 Superior Residency Performance
2016-2017 Chief Resident
2012 David A. Brosius Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Awarded based on institutional guidelines of academic merit and need; designated for students from selected WV counties
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Huntington, WV
2008 Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Fellowship Member
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Selected to participate in a six-week summer program consisting of MCAT review courses along with shadowing experiences in areas such as Emergency, Surgery, Pulmonary, and Family Medicine
2005-2009 Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Concord University
Athens, WV
Member, Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society, Concord University
Athens, WV
WORK EXPERIENCE
2006-2009 Student Ambassador, Concord University
Athens, WV
Promoted the University to prospective students by giving tours of the campus and speaking at open houses
2008 Biology Teaching Assistant, Concord University
Athens, WV
Instructed and assisted students in Biology 102 laboratory activities
2007 Pharmacy Technician, Kroger Pharmacy
Princeton, WV
Obtained national certification. Provided customer service, handled prescriptions and inventory
2006-2007 Student Tutor, Concord University
Athens, WV
Provided individual tutoring services for Student Support Services in areas including Chemistry, Biology, English, and Mathematics
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES/ MEMBERSHIP
2019-present Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
2013-2019 Member, ACOG
2011-2013 Student Member, ACOG
2010-present Member, Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
2009 Member, American Medical Association, Medical Student Section
2008-2009 Member, Pre-professional Association Towards Healthcare (PATH)
Concord University
Academic organization which familiarized college students with various professional schools and careers
2007-2009 Vice President, Eco club, Concord University
Community service organization responsible for running a
campus-wide recycling program
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012 Participant, Local Tornado Victim Relief,
Assisted with gathering and sorting donations to be sent to the local families affected
Instructor, State AMA Medical Student Conference, Charleston, WV
Taught a suturing workshop for medical students
2011 Presenter, Tar Wars WV, Big Otter Elementary School
Presented to students about the harmful effects of tobacco
Tutor, Golden Girl Group Home, Ceredo, WV
A nonprofit group home for dependent, neglected and pre-delinquent girls from ages 12 to 21
2010-2011 Participant, Pediatric Trick or Treat, Huntington, WV
2010 Participant, Ronald McDonald House, Huntington, WV
Assisted with cooking dinner for the guests
Participant, Marshall University Global Medical Brigade, Honduras
Served as a member of the healthcare team in makeshift clinics and pharmacies throughout several rural communities
2009 Participant, Safe Trick-or-Treat, Huntington, WV
Assisted children with decorating pumpkins
Senior Leader/ Instructor, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Youth Conservation Camp Ripley, WV
Supervised camp participants, taught camping safety and meal preparation classes
2007 Participant, West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Breast Cancer Awareness Project, McDowell County, WV
Participant, Buddy Walk, Down Syndrome Network of WV
Charleston, WV
Assisted with setting up for the event and worked as a face painter
2006-2007 Food Distributor/ Sorter, Union Mission, Charleston, WV
Sorted and distributed food to families in need during the holidays
2005-2010 Greeter/Record Keeper, WVDEP Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event, Charleston, WV
2004-2008 Participant, WVDEP Elk River Clean Up
Clay and Braxton Counties, WV
Organized the weekly work schedule and removed litter from the Elk River
RESEARCH
Calhoun, B., Chaffin, S. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Pregnancy: A Case Study. 2014. CAMC Research Day.
Calhoun, B., Chaffin, S. Acute Intermittent Porphyria in Pregnancy: A Case Study. 2015. CAMC Research Day.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hiking
Skiing
Gardening