Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Class of 2023
Experiences
Past patient encounters from research studies and shadowing experiences showed me why a career in medicine is so exciting. There’s more to being a doctor than solving difficult medical cases-- it includes being a caregiver with empathy, compassion, and the power to advocate. More than ever, we need leaders who are in the trenches of care to make real change. We need providers who are well-versed in both patient care and policy to help patients unable to afford coverage, navigate the healthcare system, deal with discouraging social stigmas, and combat health anxieties. I plan to devote my future to investigating, collaborating, and helping all people get better not only through downstream impacts but also upstream interventions.
Professional History
Jan 2017 – Aug 2019
Medical Assistant
Mid-Jersey Neurology Associates, Edison, NJ
Schedule and follow up on patient appointments to maintain consistent physician schedule. Greet patients and help them feel comfortable upon arrival. Track the progress of medical claims
July 2016 – Jan 2017
Clinical Research Associate
Open Medicine Institute, Mountain View, CA
Coordinated pharmacogenomics studies of allopurinol in patients affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Performed clinical intake of patients including consent, physical exams, specimen processing, surveys, appointments and data documentation
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Program Consultant
Policy Analysis and Management Capstone, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Evaluated Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) program in New York City, a parenting program provided through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) that is designed to meet the needs of non-parental caregivers (mostly grandparents)
Compared experimental and control groups (workshop on PASTA vs. nutrition first) by applying social science research methods to understand program effectiveness and produced a report on background, research questions, literature review, findings, and recommendations
Made recommendations to clients on improving the workshop and strengthening the program data and evaluation to help CCE communicate program outcomes to funders and seek additional grant support
Sept 2014 – Dec 2014
Research Assistant
Under the direction of Professor Sean Nicholson, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Performed financial statement analysis to assess profitability of 20 publicly traded pharmaceutical companies
Created regression models to examine variation in returns across the sample of drugs and average years required to break-even
Determined whether firms achieved positive returns and assessed current legislation on data exclusivity period
Community and Student Involvement
June 2018 – Present
Admissions Ambassador for Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN)
Cornell UT and Cornell NJ
July 2019 – Present
Student Osteopathic Medicine Association (SOMA)
Rocky Vista University
July 2019 – Present
Emergency & Wilderness Medicine Club
Rocky Vista University
July 2019 – Present
STIGMA & Psychiatry Club
Rocky Vista University
June 2017 – Sept 2017
Volunteer – Neurology Department
JFK Hospital, Edison, NJ
June 2017 – June 2018
Volunteer – Free Clinic
Zarephath Health Center, Somerset NJ