Surgical Assistant Chiropractic

Eric Wafo

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EDUCATION

NORTHEAST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Seneca Falls, NY

• Doctor of Chiropractic, July, 2022

PEOPLE’S FRIENDSHIP UNIVERSITY, Moscow, Russia

• Doctor of Medicine, July, 2012

• Orthopedic Surgery Diploma, July, 2014

HUMBOLDT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami FL

• Surgical Assistant Certificate, July, 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHEAST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Seneca Falls, NY SENECA FALLS HEALTH CENTER

Preceptorships, Mid Atlantic Spinal Rehab & Chiropractic, Baltimore MD, April 2022-juillet 2022 Student Extern, July 2021 – April 2022

Seneca Falls Health Center

• Practiced chiropractic in an out-patient setting under the supervision of a clinician educator.

• Administered spinal manipulative treatment, passive modalities, and soft tissue techniques.

• Developed management plans and problem lists to deliver symptom-specific treatment.

• Participated in SFHC patient care and spoke site chiropractic treatment. o Patients ranged from simple lumbar distress to complex, high co-morbidity complaints. Clinical Rotation Sites:

• Ithaca Health Center (Ithaca Free Clinic)

o Treated patients in a multi-disciplinary setting.

• Campus Health Center, New York Chiropractic College o May – November 2022

o Treated student populations.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND SURGICAL ASSISTANT CURRENTLY

DOCTOR’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Lanham, Maryland

Surgical assistant and volunteer, June 2016 – April 2019

• Assisted surgeons in knee and shoulder arthroscopies, knee, and hip replacements.

• Worked alongside surgeons during multiple soft-tissue surgeries.

• Determine specific equipment needed for procedures. Assist in moving and positioning of patient. Provides visualization of the operative site and demonstrates technique to assist with the maintenance of hemostasis, provides adequate retraction and appropriate instrumentation and closure skills.

• Assists with the openings of instrument trays, necessary equipment, surgical supplies and preparing the room for cases.

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and demonstrates good judgment throughout the procedures. Performs other duties or procedures as assigned.

HOSPITAL NO 22&12, Moscow, Russia

2013 residency in orthopedic surgery, September 2012 – July 2014

• Assisted the senior surgeons in multiple types of operative procedures.

• Ensured required information was available to the doctors prior to, during, and post-surgery.

• Treated patients with acute musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions.

• Identified differential diagnoses and recommended diagnostic tests as needed.

• Closed wounds as directed by chief surgeon.

• Monitored and recorded a patient's progress according to the documentation guidelines. ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

NBCE CERTIFICATE

. passed part 1, 2, 3 and 4

. Chiropractic license in Virginia

. Maryland chiropractic license in progress.

Seminars and Certifications:

• Advanced Arthrology • Certified in Nimmo soft tissue Technique

• Gonstead Methods

• Introduction to Sports Injury Management

• Concussion & Head Trauma in Athletes

• Sports Management II

Teaching Experience:

People’s Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery.

• Supervised student activity.

• Conducted assessments of student performance.

Additional Training:

Bordeaux 2 University Hospital, France,

• 2013 residency in orthopedic surgery.

Publications and Conferences:

12th Edition of the International Health Congress, Moscow, 2011

• Osteosynthesis of Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur.

• Achilles’ tendon replacement by a collagen fiber prosthesis.

“Science of Life 2013” International Conference, Moscow, 2013

• Choosing a Surgical Treatment for a Tibia Fracture.

• Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture for the Elderly. Key Skills

• Multilingual: French, Russian, English

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