Emergency Medicine Medical Center
Resume:
Karen M. Custodio
Lebanon, NH *****// **********@*****.*** // cell: 856-***-****
EDUCATION
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Section of Palliative Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow, 7/2024 – present
Graduation 6/2025
Jefferson - Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Resident, 7/2020 – 06/2024
Chief Resident
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 08/2016 – 04/2020
Area of Distinction in Cultural Humility
Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Stratford, NJ
Masters of Biomedical Sciences, 08/2012 – 05/2014
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 08/2005 – 05/2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mastering Tough Conversations, Powered by VitalTalk, 2024
Serious Illness Conversation Guide, Ariadne Labs, 2024
Advanced Goals of Care Conversation for Family Meetings,
Northern New England Regional HPM Fellowship Retreat, 2024
Yellowbelt Training - Lean Six Sigma Tools and Methodology of Process Improvement, Value Institute Learning Center, 2024
Buprenorphine Pain Management Training, 2024
Council of Residency Directors (CORD) Mini Wellness Fellowship, 2023-2024
National Paul Ambrose Scholar
Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), 2019 – 2020
LEADERSHIP AND COMMITEES
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Clinical Ethics Committee Member, 09/2024 - present
Jefferson - Einstein Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Chief Resident – Emergency Medicine, 04/2023 – 06/2024
Health Equity Journal Club Leader, 06/2021 – 6/2024
Class Representative, 07/2020 – 06/2023
Recruitment Committee Member, 07/2022 – 6/2023
Pennsylvania ACEP Board of Directors
Resident Board Member, 04/2021 – 03/2023
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
Council Representative, Pennsylvania delegation, 2021 and 2022
Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR)
National Paul Ambrose Scholars Mentor, 2019 – 2020
National Subcommittee for Refugee and Immigrant Health Policy Member, 2018-2020
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Publications
Custodio K, Kaplan J. “Ultrasound vs CT for Abdominal Aortic Dissection.” January 21, 2021. https://myemresidency.wordpress.com/2021/01/20/ultrasound-vs-ct-for-abdominal-aortic-dissection/
Custodio K, Chen R, Krueger J. “Cute as a Button – Toxicology Blog.” Jefferson-Albert Einstein Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine. March 9, 2021.
https://myemresidency.wordpress.com/2021/03/09/cute-as-a-button-toxicology-blog/
Poster Presentations
Custodio K, Shanfeld G, MPH. An Analysis of the Average Cost of Providing Health Screening for Refugees in Pennsylvania: Refugee Medical Assistance vs. Medicaid. July 2017. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine Research Day, Stratford, NJ. May 2018.
Custodio K. Designing a Research Project and the Value of Conducting a Needs Assessment When Considering Vulnerable Populations. January 2019. Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) annual meeting, Teaching Prevention 2019: Building a New Paradigm for Population Health. Cleveland, OH. April 2019.
Custodio K, O’Dell X, DO, Talbot L, MD. Assessment of the Perceived Access to Health Care by Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers in Southern New Jersey. February 2019. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine Research Day, Stratford, NJ. May 2019.
Presentations
Custodio K. “Developing Your Research Project.” Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in collaboration with the NJ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Stratford, NJ. January 2019.
Custodio K. “Not My Time of the Month: OMT for Menstrual Pain.” American Academy of Osteopathy Annual Convocation. SAAO. Orlando, FL. March 2019.
Custodio K. “US for evaluation of Abscess, Cellulitis, and Necrotizing Fasciitis.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Conference. Philadelphia, PA. February 2021
Custodio K. “Toxicology of Button Battery Ingestion.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Conference. Philadelphia, PA. February 2021
Custodio K. “Introduction to Social Emergency Medicine.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Medical Student Didactics. Philadelphia, PA. July 2022.
Custodio K. “Pain Management in the ED.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Conference. Philadelphia, PA. July 2023.
Custodio K. “Morbidity and Mortality - Burn ICU.” Temple University Hospital. Surgery Grand Rounds. Philadelphia, PA. February 2023.
Custodio K. Senior Grand Rounds. “A Nightmare Before Christmas – Emergent Management of Pediatric Stroke.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Conference. Philadelphia, PA. December 2023.
Albazzaz S, Custodio K, Kowalski M. “Morbidity and Mortality - Emergency Medicine.” Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Conference. Philadelphia, PA. May 2024.
Lawson P, Custodio K. “Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.” Palliative Care ECHO 4.0 Improving Care for those with Serious Illness. November 2024.
WORK EXPERIENCE
RowanSOM Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement – Peer Tutoring Program
Peer Tutor, Anatomy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, 08/2017-03/2020
Nationalities Services Center, Philadelphia, PA
Health Access and Refugee Resettlement Intern, 05/2017 - 08/2017
Salveo Medical Weight Management, Voorhees, NJ
Office Manager, 08/2014 - 06/2016
Virtua Marlton Hospital, Marlton, NJ
Patient Transport, 01/2023 - 06/2015
United States Peace Corps, Cameroon
Science Education Volunteer, 05/2010 - 08/2012
-Small Project Assistance Funding Recipient
-Peace Corps Partnership Funding Recipient
-Gender Youth Development/ HIV AIDS Committee Member
AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey
Grant Writing Assistant, 07/2009 – 03/2010
HONORS AND AWARDS
Excellence in Leadership Award 2024, Jefferson-Einstein Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Resident of the Month June 2022, April 2023, Jefferson-Einstein Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Health Care Disparities Seed Grant Recipient 2021, Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Society
Community Service Award 2020, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Outstanding Achievement in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Award 2020, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Student D.O. of the Year 2020, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
National Humanism in Medicine Award and Scholarship 2020, Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
Making a Difference Award and Scholarship, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Platinum Award Recipient - Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American College of Emergency Physicians
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
CERTIFICATIONS
ABEM Board Eligible
Emergency Bedside Ultrasound Credentialing
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
LICENSES
New Hampshire Resident Training License, 2024- present
Vermont Osteopathic Trainee License, 2024- present
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Graduate Osteopathic Trainee License, 2020-2024
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