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Amber Hogan, BS, MSPA

Objective

To obtain a position in occupational medical services that ministers to the clinical and health education needs of a multicultural population. Acquired skills will be utilized to foster treatment as well as improved prevention and retention of good health habits.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant with Master’s level training. A hard-working, caring, detail-oriented, and highly motivated individual who excels in serving multicultural patients.

Employment Experience

Spine Sports Physicians, Manhattan, NY

March 2011-present

Orthopedics, Physiatry, Pain Management Practice

• Evaluation of various spine, sports, and general orthopedic injuries.

• Conduction of a detailed history of present injury, physical exam, administration and coordination of clinical care. This includes administration of trigger point and joint injections, joint injections, viscosupplement injections, fitting of various splints/braces, writing prescriptions for appropriate medications and for specifically directing physical therapy treatment modalities.

• Ordering x-rays, labs, MRI/CT scans and following up on the results with patients.

• Dictating patient history and physical exams and coordination of the outgoing report letters. Filling out workers compensation, disability, FMLA forms. Answering patient questions via phone and calling in emergency prescriptions.

• Coordinated the development of office website and designed office contact information pamphlet. Implemented office email system and coordinate incoming emails from patients regarding their medical questions and care.

Sand Dollar Health Group, Brooklyn, NY

September 2010-Februray 2011

Adult General Medicine and Pain Management Practice

Duties include:

• Evaluation and direction of care for adult patients with various musculoskeletal injuries whom require therapeutic procedures commonly seen in pain management practice.

• Ordering labs, following up on lab results, physical exams for medical clearance and creating treatment plans for a variety of problems commonly seen in adult primary care and pain management practice.

• Adult outpatient management of exacerbation of various chronic diseases and acute problems.

• Evaluating musculoskeletal injuries, ordering MRIs, filling out workers compensation and FMLA paperwork regarding injuries, referring to and following up on physical therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture patients.

AFAM Comprehensive Healthcare Medical Group, Brooklyn, NY

March 2010 to August 2010

Multispecialty practice, duties working in both the Internal Medicine and OB/GYN departments:

• Outpatient management of exacerbation of chronic diseases and acute problems as well as post-discharge follow-up care

• Ordering labs, following up on lab results, physical exams for medical clearance and creating treatment plans for a variety of problems commonly seen in primary care

• Management of women’s health issues including performing pelvic exams, PAP smears, vaginal cultures, screening for STDs, and creating treatment plans for a variety of GYN issues

• Establish and maintain pregnancy care for women through all stages of gestation, including maintaining pre-natal records for labor and delivery

• Post-natal examination and follow-up after discharge from the hospital

Allergy and Asthma Specialty Private Practice, Brooklyn, NY

September 2009 to February 2010 Part-Time

Duties performed on a patient population consisting of approximately 60% pediatrics:

• Administration of skin and intradermal testing for environmental and food allergies in adults and children with consequential follow-up care

• Evaluation and management of eczema, urticaria, and other rashes

• Performed in-office allergic food and medication challenges

• Evaluation and management of angioedema

• Evaluation and treatment of asthma in children and adults; included performing and evaluating pulmonary function tests

• Document and provide formal referral letters regarding history and care

Education

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

MPAS, Physician Assistant, 2009

• Twelve months of didactic courses

• Family Medicine I and II: Eight weeks of experience with patients presenting a variety of health problems and needs commonly seen in primary care settings.

• Pediatrics I and II: Eight weeks of experience at White Memorial Hospital and in a private clinic with multicultural infants, children, adolescents and their families in the primary care inpatient and outpatient setting.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Four weeks of experience with Women’s Health issues to include inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynecology.

• Emergency Medicine: Four weeks of practical experience with patients presenting a variety of urgent or emergent medical problems including acute diseases and emergency procedures.

• Internal Medicine I and II: Eight weeks of experience with a wide variety of problems commonly seen in primary care adult and geriatric medicine that require hospital admission and care. Inpatient management of exacerbation of chronic diseases and acute problems, as well as post-discharge follow-up. Outpatient follow-up experience with emphasis in cardiology and pulmonology private care included.

• Psych/Behavioral Medicine: Four weeks of inpatient and outpatient experience including substance abuse, child/adolescent and adult mental health care.

• General Surgery: Four weeks of experience with patients presenting a variety of general surgery problems commonly seen in primary care.

• Urgent Care: Two weeks of practical experience in an urgent care facility with a variety of patients requiring urgent medical care.

• Dermatology Elective: Four weeks of experience in a dermatology outpatient clinic with patients requiring various dermatological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly seen in primary care.

• Pediatrics Elective: Four weeks of practical experience in a private pediatric clinic with multicultural infants, children, and adolescents and their families in the primary care outpatient setting.

University of Pennsylvania

School of Dental Medicine (2002-2005)

Idaho State University

B.S, Zoology 2002

GPA: 3.8

Graduated with honors

Certificates and Licenses

Physician Assistant Certified

NY State Infection Control Certified

ACLS Certified

BLS Certified

Professional Affiliation

American Academy of Physician Assistants

California Academy of Physician Assistants

Loma Linda University Alumni Association

Honors/Awards

• AAPA Award and presentation of Master’s Thesis Paper Entitled “Pet Therapy, Alzheimer’s Disease and Use of Antidepressant Medication” at 2009 AAPA Conference

• Dean’s List 1998-2002

• National Honor Society

• Mortar Board Honor Society

Leadership/Community Service

• Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program Office of Treasurer (2007-2009)

• Walk for Autism Walkathon and Fundraiser for Autism Research 2008

• Penn Smiles Dental Van Community Outreach

• Bridging the Gaps Community Service Program: Mentored underprivileged youth in education, goal setting and life skills

• SPURS Community Service Member / ISU: Organized book drive for youth

• Numerous Church-Affiliated Service Projects

• Elementary Education Tutor Program

References

• Available upon request

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