Bolgarina, Zoryana
AAMC ID: 15880022; NRMP ID: N0906764
*** ******** ******, ***. ***, Stamford, CT 06902
adxztd@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: 8+ of clinical experience as a clinical assistant. Interested in obstetrics-gynecology. Current Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or National, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee Medical Education
2007 – 2013 MD, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine (equivalent to the first professional degree in medicine / BMedSc + MSMS in the United States) 2013 – 2016 Intern in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine
2017 Colposcopy course “Modern diagnostics (colposcopic screening), prevention (vaccination), and treatment at cervical pathology”, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine
2022 Certified by Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates
(Step 1 score is 242, Step 2CK score is 249, received Letter of Good Standing from Ukraine, passed OET)
2023 - Present Principle and Practice of Clinical Research Trainee, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Work experience in the USA
07/2022 – 12/2022, 37.5 hours a week
Isaac School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY Associate Researcher
Assisted with projects related to basic science and preclinical research of medications for managing conditions associated with the postmenopausal period. Acquired skills in maintaining mice colonies, including breeding, tail tattooing, ear punching, and matching. Performed genotyping (DNA extraction, DNA amplification, and electrophoresis) and increased knowledge in RNA extraction. Administrated injections (intraperitoneal, subcutaneous) and drew blood from mice's tail and checks. Performed qnMRI and DEXA scans. Recorded results of the ANY-maze test. Assisted with ovariectomy on mice (organized equipment, shaved mice, and provided anesthesia) and observed implantation of estrogen capsules under the skin of their shoulder. 12/2021 - 08/2022, 30 hours a week
Essen Health Care, New York, NY
Clinical Assistant
Worked with EMR (PointClickCare, SigmaCare, WellSky, eCW), collected preliminary patient information, and prepared notes. Attended nursing homes, presented patients’ data to doctors, observed interviewing and examination of patients by doctors, and documented reviews of the system and physical exam findings in real time. Performed entry of the physicians’ amendments, assessments, and recommendations. Uploaded the complete notes into the EMR. Underwent training regarding coding. Update based on 6/28/2023
Rotations in the USA
01/2023 – 03/2023
California Institute of Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychology, Fairfield, CA Be a Published Author Program Course Trainee
Gained hands-on experience in writing a systematic review. Attended weekly online classes and reviewed offered materials, including 249 lectures. Learned about different types of systematic reviews as well as the PRISMA guideline and PROSPERO register. Selected a topic, formulated a research question, developed a search strategy, and applied it to several databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Europe PMC, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trial.gov). Acquired experience in how to use software (EndNote, Rayyan, Mendeley). Performed studies selection process, extracted the data, and critically appraised studies. Completed my research project.
08/2022 - 08/2022 (3 weeks), 40 hours a week
CarePoint Health Affiliated Hoboken University MC, Jersey City, NJ ObGyn Clerkship Trainee
Gained hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Interacted with approximately 15 patients a day. Obtained, presented, and dictated HPIs into eCW; provided presumptive A&P. Collected Pap smear; performed 1 TAUS for IUP confirmation and external FHR monitoring. Participated at ObGyn grand round. Assisted in 3 D&Cs, 1 LEEP, and 1 open hysterectomy. Directly observed 1 laparoscopic bilateral tubectomies, 3 robotic hysterectomies (1 with ovariectomies), 1 elective C-section, 5 D&Cs, and several endometrial aspirations. Observed the dictation of the procedures and surgeries protocols into Epic EMR. Reported and gave an oral presentation on antepartum bleeding to supervising doctor and other trainees. Work experience in Ukraine
04/2017 - 08/2017, 64 hours a week
Pervomaisk Central Regional Hospital, Pervomaisk, Ukraine ObGyn Physician
Worked primarily as an emergency ObGyn physician (32-56 hours per week) in addition to my inpatient and outpatient responsibilities (150 patients/20 hours per week). Managed ObGyn patients independently
(including cases of high-risk pregnancies). Performed Gyn procedures/surgeries (colposcopy, cervical biopsy, vaginal packing, blind D&C, D&E, culdocentesis, IUD placement, instrumental revision of the uterine cavity, tubectomy, ovarian cystectomy); participated in hysterectomies/oophorectomy as a first assistant. Trained a nurse to perform a colposcopy. Helped to avoid a maternal death by diagnosing the patient's complication as an active participant in a conference. Wrote an educational article on early breast cancer detection to raise community awareness.
09/2016 - 03/2017, 40 hours a week
Dobrobut Medical Center, Kyiv, Ukraine
ObGyn Physician
Worked in outpatient settings. Assisted an OnGyn colleague in writing two reviews of antenatal deaths for use by the colleague during clinical review boards. Prepared notes for an interview with a journalist about the impact of pregnancy on the maternal mind.
08/2013 - 06/2016, 65 hours a week
Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine ObGyn Intern
Provided inpatient and emergency care. Performed ObGyn procedures/surgeries (endometrial aspiration, blind D&C, vacuum-assisted abortion, D&E, biopsies, vaginal packing, culdocentesis, Bartholin abscess I&D, SSI I&D, ovarian resection, tubal ligation, induction of labor, amniotomy, shoulder dystocia management, episiotomy, lacerations repair) and performed stages during larger surgeries. Prepared 19 clinical reports and consultation answers for independent experts (mainly on high-risk pregnancy complications), educational materials for post-graduate trainees, a presentation for an international conference, two articles about sleep apnea during pregnancy, and numerous documents for hospital management. Led a team of five interns over three years. Update based on 6/28/2023
Volunteer experience in the USA
04/2022 - 07/2022, Average Hours/Week: 10
Isaac School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States of America Research Observer
Observed research of mice colonies and attended research meetings held by the Department Director. 03/2019 - 03/2020, Average Hours/Week: 12
Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States of America Office Assistant
Volunteered over 300 hours at the Women’s Specialty Center. Copied materials, assembled packets, filled out portions of patients' paperwork, and performed other clerical tasks. Attended several teaching classes scheduled for ObGyn residents.
01/2019 - 01/2020, Average Hours/Week: 12
American Cancer Society, Norwalk, CT, United States of America Road to Recovery Coordinator
Coordinated rides between ACS volunteer drivers and patients in Fairfield County. Used the Service Match program to review patients’ requests for transportation to radiation or chemotherapy (and back home) and matched drivers according to their preferences. Called the drivers, provided them with the information about the transportation, and assigned them to the patients. Assisted drivers with correcting their preferences. Other Trainings
2022, CITI: Biosafety/Biosecurity: Biomedical Research (Biosafety) – Basic Course, Cert. Ref. #524*****-****, CITI: Biosafety/Biosecurity: Core Training Requirements – Basic Course, Cert. Ref. #524*****-****, CITI: Biosafety/Biosecurity: Animal users – Basic Course, Cert. Ref. #524*****-****, CITI: Working with Mice in Research Settings: Working with Mice in Research - Lab Animal Research, Cert. Ref. #51043060
2022, CITI: Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research: Rigor, Reproducibility and Ethical Behavior in Biomedical Research - RCP, Cert.
Ref. #49426112
2022, CITI: Data Security and HIPAA training: Data Security and HIPAA training – HIPS, Cert. Ref # 494*****-****, CITI: Data Security and HIPAA training: HIPAA Research Update – HIPS, Cert. Ref. #494*****-****, CITI: Human Research: Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel – Basic Course, Cert. Ref.
#46146587
2019, CITI: Good Clinical Practice Course (US FDA focus), Cert. Ref. #30913728 Other Awards/Accomplishments
Passed an Occupational English Test (2022)
Received a community leadership award for exemplary commitment to working collaboratively to strengthen the local community, Literacy Volunteers, Stamford, CT (2019) Publications
Bolgarina Z.I. Early diagnosis saves lives. (2017) Pribuzky Bulletin, No 64 Presentations
Kaminskiy V.V., Suslikova L.V., Sukhanova A.A., Savchenko S.E., Bolgarina Z.I. Prevention of pulmonary embolism in the obstetric clinic with infectious pathology. Oral Presentation at the Annual International Conference
(November 5, 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine).
Hobbies
Reading, cycling, kayaking, swimming.