General Surgery Resident at University of Vermont Medical Center (2021-07 – Present)
General Surgery Residency, Expected Graduation July 2027
Research - Drs. Michelle Sowden and Brian Sprague, Department of Surgical Oncology at Division of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center (2023-07 – Present)
- Investigated trends in breast cancer stage at diagnosis and surgical intervention in the U.S. and in Vermont since the 2009 United States Preventive Services Task Force screening mammography guideline changes
- Conducting literature searches, obtaining and analyzing data, writing and submitting abstracts, manuscripts, and poster presentations
Research - Dr. Andrew Larson Erb, Department of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Division of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center (2023-07 – Present)
- Comparison of short versus long duration antibiotic therapy for necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Examination of whether environmental factors, specifically exposure to open beds versus private rooms in the ICU and light-dimming windows in the UVM hospital, impacts the incidence of inpatient acute delirium
- Designing study methods, submission to the institutional review board, obtaining and analyzing data, writing and submitting abstracts, manuscripts, and poster presentations
Research - Dr. Alia Aunchman, Department of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Division of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center (2023-07 – Present)
- Comparison of outcomes of bilateral versus unilateral and selective versus non-selective pelvic angioembolization in traumatic pelvic fracture patients
- Reviewing patient charts and data collection
Research - Dr. Gainosuke Sugiyama, Department of General Surgery at Division of General Surgery, Northwell Health (2019-11 – 2021-05)
- Comparison of narcotic use and pain ratings after laparoscopic hernia repair with pre-operative rectus sheath block with general anesthesia to general anesthesia alone
- Conducting literature searches, reviewing patient charts, analyzing data, writing sections of abstracts and manuscripts
Research - Drs Lauren Block and Daniel Coletti, IMPACcT Primary Care Experience at Division of General Internal Medicine, Northwell Health (2018-04 – 2018-11)
- Examined career trajectories of recent graduates from a model interprofessional training program
- Creating an online survey to obtain desired data points, distributing survey to program alumni, analyzing collected data, creating and presenting a poster for Scholarship Day
Clinical Research Coordinator - Dr. Bonnie Ky, Department of Cardio-Oncology at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2013-12 – 2017-05)
- Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Therapy: investigated biomarkers and echocardiogram parameters correlating to cardiotoxic effects of doxorubicin and trastuzumab in the treatment of breast cancer
- Cardiotoxicity of Thoracic Radiation Therapy: investigated biomarkers and echocardiogram parameters correlating to cardiotoxic effects of thoracic radiation in the treatment of left-sided breast cancer, lung cancer, and mediastinal lymphomas
- Cardiovascular Effects of Sunitinib Therapy: investigated biomarkers and echocardiogram parameters correlating to the cardiotoxic effects of targeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, sunitinib, in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and pheochromocytoma
- Cardiovascular effects of Proteasome Inhibitor Therapy: investigated biomarkers, echocardiogram parameters, and electrocardiogram findings correlating to the cardiotoxic effects of proteasome inhibitors, carfilzomib and bortezomib, in the treatment of multiple myeloma
- Coordinating and scheduling patient visits, conducting interviews and accompanying patients to research appointments; performing online data entry, blood sample processing and freezer management using a laboratory information management system
Teaching - Facilitator for Medical Students at Larner College of Medicine, UVM (2023-07 – 2024-06)
- Facilitated history-taking and physical exam sessions pertaining to the surgical abdomen for 1st year medical students, suture-skills lab for 3rd year medical students, and central line training for 4th year medical students in the general surgery major track
Peer Tutor at Office of Academic Success, Zucker SOM (2021-01 – 2021-05)
- Tutored multiple first, second, and third-year medical students in preparation for exams including pre-clinical course exams, USMLE Step 1 and 2, and observed standardized clinical exams
Teaching Assistant at Physical Diagnosis Course, Zucker SOM (2018-08 – 2018-08)
- Facilitated physical exam sessions, introduction to ultrasonography, and clinical reasoning discussions for first year medical students
Healthcare Worker - Child Health and Social Determinants at Child Family Health International (2018-07 – 2018-07)
- Worked and observed in Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital's ED, OR, outpatient clinic, sickle cell clinic, neurology clinic, inpatient units, and malnutrition wards
- Participated in health and dental screenings and health-education sessions for school-age children in local public schools
Camp Director and Community Service at Youth Outreach and Missions (2011-06 – 2017-08)
Summers 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017
- Designed and led summer camps for Hopi youth based on science, art, and sports
- Cleaned the public spaces on the reservation of trash and tumbleweed
