SAMUEL A. GERSHON
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EDUCATION
Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2012
Bachelor of Science, Biology; Second Major, Economics and Health Policy Concentration
Overall GPA: 3.62/4.0;
Honors and Awards: Omicron Delta Epsilon National Economic Honors Society
Yeshiva University, New York, NY July 2007
Study abroad in Israel, Talmudic Law
Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore, MD January 2009
Continued education in Talmudic Law and reasoning
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Marie Csete, Emory University, Atlanta, GA July 2006 - August 2007
Lab Assistant, Department of Anesthesiology
Studied the effects of ethanol on stem cell growth
Aided in publication “ Ethanol Exposure of Human Embryonic Stem Cells Impairs Subsequent Astrocyte
Differentiation” (Dr. Marie Csete et. al., 2008)
Dr. Jack Arbiser, Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2008-September 2009
Lab Assistant, Department of Dermatology
Researched with post-doc effects of various dyes on tumor growth
Aided in research regarding active ingredient in magnolia, honokial, and its tumor suppressing effects
Dr. Grace Rozycki, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA Summer 2010
Intern, Department of Surgery
Was part of Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital’s joint mentor program
Introduced to clinical and administrative aspects of a medical career with strong emphasis on patient flow
Completed Trauma Evaluation and Management course (TEAM)
Shadowed surgeons in various fields including: Oral, Emergency Room, Pediatric (Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit) Orthopedics, Plastics (Burn Unit), Anesthesia
September 2010–May 2011
Dr. Curtis Lewis, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Intern, Chief Medical Officer
Assisted in various hospitals administrative duties including account analysis and electronic medical
record introduction
Reported to the CMO on findings of department financial activity
Dr. Thomas Guest, St. Joseph Hospital, Atlanta, GA August 2011- Present
Intern, Cardiovascular Specialists group
Office associate; helped with array of tasks within the office including financial data analytic’s,
data entry and some administrative assistant duties.
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
Ner Israel Catering, Manager of Universities kitchen staff
Emory University Telefund, Spoke with many Emory beneficiaries on the Universities behalf
SKILLS
Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite, Excel, Metlab and Octave programming systems
French and Hebrew: fluent orally, proficient in writing and reading