Medical Assistant & Undergraduate Researcher

Alissa Durakovic

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Emory University, Atlanta, GA Expected Graduation: May 2027 Oxford College of Emory University

Intended Major: Human Health, Pre-Med

Relevant Courses: Foundations of Global Health, Chemistry (Structures & Properties, Principles of Reactivity, Advanced Reactivity, Macromolecules), Biology

(Foundations of Modern Biology I & II), Physics (Introductory I & II), Corporate Finance, Principles of Microeconomics, Predictive Health & Society WORK EXPERIENCE

Our House Health Atlanta, GA

Medical Assistant January 2025-present

• Perform a variety of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, vaccinate administration, point of care testing, and more on pediatric and adult clients

• Obtain patient vitals, health history, and chief complaint while also providing patient education on vaccinations and treatments

• Collaborate with clinic social workers to provide support with cases involving domestic violence Rollins School of Public Health Remote/Atlanta, GA Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Work closely with Dr. David Howard on health economics & policy research with a focus on the accessibility of prescription drugs; Medicare beneficiary appeal policies; the use of high-cost drugs; and the impact of prior authorization

• Draft research papers, work to develop a comprehensive background of the conditions in question, healthcare policy involved, and analyze the economic and care impact on both patients and the healthcare sector as a whole Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence Decatur, GA Safehouse & Children’s Program Intern August 2024-present

• Provide comprehensive support to Safehouse residents by ensuring a safe, comforting, and well-maintained environment while handling crisis line calls with compassion and precision

• Collaborate with staff to implement age-appropriate activities that foster emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth for children impacted by domestic violence

• Lead a project to create accessible job application, personal finances, government assistance, and emotional wellbeing guides for residents as they begin to transition out of the Safehouse Global Health Leaders Dominican Republic

Medical Research Intern May 2024-September 2024

• Designed and performed a cross-sectional study to analyze health disparities and the impact of chronic conditions on mental health

• Set up clinics in a variety of communities, providing essential medical care up to 80 patients a day and context-specific patient education to reduce recurrence of current issues or better manage chronic conditions

• Collaborated with the research team to determine solutions to barriers in care based on survey data and interview responses Positive Impact Health Center Decatur, GA

Educational & Social Content Creation Intern January 2024-May 2024

• Created engaging outreach content surrounding clinic services, medical issues, and dismantling health stigma both independently and in collaboration with other interns while analyzing barriers to care

• Liaised with Center directors to identify future goals, areas for growth in outreach, and improvements to content LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA

Pipeline Collaborative Undergraduate Mentor October 2024-present

• Mentor disadvantaged high school students, providing education on a variety of health topics and college readiness

• Empower students to explore their passions, build confidence, and develop the skills necessary to pursue higher education and promote long-term health and success.

Woodruff Health Sciences Center Atlanta, GA

FACES Perinatal Health Fellow September 2024-present

• The Fellowship in Advocacy, Community Engagement, and Social Entrepreneurship (FACES) emphasizes building a holistic understanding of what shapes maternal health outcomes in Georgia while developing skills in human-centered design and advocacy

• Work to improve Georgia's maternal health outcomes through project-based advocacy work with Georgia Watch Emory Undergraduate Medical Review Atlanta, GA

Treasurer, Staff-Writer September 2023-present

• Create informational resources to improve healthcare literacy in collaboration with local outreach organizations

• Research and publish articles on an array of medical topics and liaise with editors to finalize content

• Collaborate with advisory board of physicians and researchers from medical schools across the U.S.

• Manage finances, co-lead publicity, and lead organization members through publication and outreach initiatives SKILLS

Certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant – National Healthcareer Association, CPR/Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Digital Fluency: Athena Electronic Health Record, Experience in Java programming language, Microsoft Office, Canva Language Fluency: Intermediate Spanish

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