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Residency |
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06 /
2005 - 06 / 2008 |
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SUNY at
Buffalo, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Family medicine observership In an ACGME
approved hospital in the areas of inpatient
adult medicine including discussion of physical
finding relevant clinical diagnostic techniques,
differential diagnosis, appropriate medical
management and prevention planning under the
supervision of attending staff.
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Chief Resident |
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06 /
2007 - 06 / 2008 |
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SUNY at
Buffalo, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Observership
Family medicine observership In an ACGME
approved hospital in the areas of inpatient
adult medicine including discussion of physical
finding relevant clinical diagnostic techniques,
differential diagnosis, appropriate medical
management and prevention planning under the
supervision of attending staff.
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Undergraduate Education |
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San
Francisco State University, San Francisco |
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Biochemistry |
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08 / 1989
- 06 / 1991 |
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Medical Education |
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Ross
University , Dominica |
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10 /
1992 - 02 / 1997 |
MD, 06 /
1997
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Medical School Honors/Award(s) |
Elected
Treasurer Student Government Association Ross
University School of Medicine. Sophomore Year.
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Work Experience |
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01 / 2004
- 03 / 2004 |
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SUNY at
Buffalo, Family Medicine
Observership
Family medicine observership In an ACGME
approved hospital in the areas of inpatient
adult medicine including discussion of physical
finding relevant clinical diagnostic techniques,
differential diagnosis, appropriate medical
management and prevention planning under the
supervision of attending staff.
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09 / 2003
- 12 / 2003 |
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SUNY at
Buffalo, Family Medicine
Observership
Family medicine observership In an ACGME
approved hospital in the areas of inpatient
adult medicine including discussion of physical
finding relevant clinical diagnostic techniques,
differential diagnosis, appropriate medical
management and prevention planning under the
supervision of attending staff.
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05 / 2001
- 07 / 2003 |
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Fremont
family Health Center
Physician Assistant
In a multi physician rural family health clinic.
Diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric
populations in an outpatient and inpatient
settings under the direct supervision of a
licensed physician. Duties also included minor
procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, IV, ABG's,
Minor sutures, skin biopsies, PAP smears,
vaccinations, PPD etc.
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04 / 1998
- 07 / 1998 |
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St.
Anthony's Hospital
Medical Education Coordinator
Coordinate, administer, proctor, and grade
regularly-scheduled student clinical
examinations. Prepared reports on program
activities. Handled student inquiries regarding
curriculum and other requirements. Answered
student and faculty inquiries. Advised students
on curriculum, electives, testing, and
associated requirements. Served as liaison
between faculty and students.
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03 / 1997
- 01 / 2000 |
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Norwegian
American Hospital
Medical Education Coordinator
Work with students and faculty in coordinating
adjustments, additions, deletions, and
modifications to individual rotations and
schedules. Serves as liaison between faculty and
students on a range of academic, administrative,
and/or personal issues, as required. Coordinate,
administer, proctor, and grade
regularly-scheduled student clinical
examinations. Ensured that ethical and legal
guidelines are maintained. Prepared reports on
program activities. Developed, prepared, and
distributed curriculum information and
associated informational materials to faculty
and students rotating through the program;
handled student inquiries regarding curriculum
and other requirements. Answered student and
faculty inquiries and advised students on
curriculum, electives, testing, and associated
requirements. Instituted simulated USMLE like
exams. Prepared students for the USMLE step I
and II.
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Volunteer Experience |
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05 / 1996
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Fiesta Del
Sol
Health Aid
Taking a detailed history and a limited physical
under supervision of a physician.
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01 / 1991
- 08 / 1991 |
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San
Francisco General Hospital
Emergency Room Volunteer
Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care
activities as needed. Assisted with medical
procedures and diagnostic tests as needed.
Respond to basic patient requests. Aide
physicians during exams and treatment. Dress
wounds and provided assistance with sanitary
needs.
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10 / 1990
- 01 / 1991 |
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San
Francisco Veterans Hospital
Dialysis Unit Volunteer
Set up and operate various types of equipment
for use with patients including oxygen and other
therapeutic devices such as tents, masks and
cannulas. Chart actions and dosages for each
patient containing all pertinent background
information. Clean, inspect and test equipment
to ensure proper operating condition.
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Research Experience |
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10 / 2000
- 04 / 2001 |
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Bay Area
Research Institute
Mental Health Technician, Kathleen Toups M.D.
Working with adults diagnosed as severely and
persistently mentally ill. Responsibility to
facilitate unit-based rehabilitation groups with
acute and chronic patients. Work as a team to
implement behavioral interventions, management
of aggressive patient behavior, and to supervise
the routines of patient daily living and leisure
activities. Accurate documentation of patient
behavior and progress toward program goals,
along with active participation in team meetings
and treatment planning. Assist in direct care
and management of residents as prescribed by our
Program Manager and treatment team. Implement
Behavior Modification and peer-influenced
program and to provide supervision, safety and
crisis management as necessary.
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02 / 2000
- 08 / 2000 |
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Bay Area
Addiction Research and Treatment
Health Technician, Alison Hughes
Telephones and interviews patients and/or family
members to obtain accurate pre-registration
information and to confirm appointments. Assist
in individual and group counseling, as well as
case management service to chemically dependent
clients. Provides assessment, counseling and
aftercare services.
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01 / 1989
- 05 / 1989 |
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San
Francisco State University
Lab Assistant, Jane Krevor
Perform set tasks assigned without supervision.
Follow proper procedures for each experiment.
prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols,
and quantitative analyses. Perform a wide
variety of research laboratory tasks and
experiments, making detailed observations,
analyzing data, and interpreting results.
Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory
levels for laboratory supplies.
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Publications/Presentations/Poster Sessions |
American
Chemical Society, Two-Dimensional 31P NMR
Spectroscopy in Dinuclear Pt (I) Phosphine
Complexe, Dr. J. Krevor, Bennett M,Simonis U.,
Karson A., Castro C, Publication Date: 06 / 1991
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Hobbies & Interests |
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Teaching,
Reading, Traveling, Computers, Philosophy,
Flying, and my Family. |
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Language Fluency (Other than English) |
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Basic
medical conversational Spanish. |
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Other Awards/Accomplishments |
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Certified
Novell Administrator (CNA) Certified Novell
Engineer (CNE) Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer (MCSE) Volunteer of the year Award. VA
San Francisco (Dialysis Unit) |