Education

Residency                                             Department of Neurosurgery

Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

                                                            Michigan State University, Affiliate Hospital

Garden City, Michigan, July 11, 2000 – July 2005

Internship                                             Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

                                                            Michigan State University, Affiliate Hospital

Garden City, Michigan, June 30, 2000

Fellowship                                            Western University of Health Sciences

                                                            College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

                                                            Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

                                                            Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship, June 5, 1999

Medical                                                Western University of Health Sciences

                                                            College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

                                                            Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, June 5, 1999

Professional Background

Executive Board Member                     Roseburg Clinic

2008-Present                           Roseburg, OR

Division Chief                                       Mercy Medical Center

2008-Present                           Roseburg, OR

Division of Surgery

Board Member at Large                       Mercy Medical Center

2008-Present                           Roseburg, OR

Medical Executive Committee

Douglas County Medical Society          Douglas County

            2007 – Present                         Roseburg, OR

                                                            Alternate Delegate to the Oregon Medical Association

Clinical Assistant Professor                   Western University of Health Sciences

            Neurosurgery                           Pomona, CA

2006- Present

Attending Neurosurgeon                       Mercy Medical Center

            2005-Present                           Roseburg, OR

Resident in Neurosurgery                      Children’s Hospital of Michigan

            2002-2005                               Moonlighting as Neurosurgery Resident

                                                            Detroit, MI

Resident in Neurosurgery                      Grace-Sinai Hospital

            2001-2005                               Moonlighting as Neurosurgery Resident

                                                            Detroit, MI

 Resident/Intern                                    Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

 1999-2005                              Intern Class of 2000

                                                            Garden City, MI

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow            Department of Manipulative Medicine

1996-1999                                                           Western University of Health Sciences

                Pomona, CA.

Teaching Assistant                                Department of Manipulative Medicine

 1995-1996                              Western University of Health Sciences

                                                                           Pomona, CA.

Professional Organizations and Certificates

1988-2000                                           Michigan Osteopathic Association

1988-2000                                           Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1988-2000                                           Physicians for Social Responsibility

1988-2001                                           Basic Cardiac Life Support

1994-2000                                           The Chicano/Latino Medical Student Association

1994-Present                                       American Osteopathic Association #71751

1997-2000                                           National Undergraduate Fellows Association

1997-Present                                       American Academy of Osteopathy

1996-Present                                       The Cranial Academy

1999-2005                                          Wayne County Osteopathic Association

2000-Present                                       American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

2003-Present                                       North American Spine Society

2004                                                   Wayne State(University Certificate of Completion Head & Neck Anatomy)

2005-Present                                       Oregon Medical Association                                    

Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

     Medical

            Mercy Medical Center

                        Trauma Committee 2006- Present

                        Noon Lecture Series for Nurses 2005

ARC    Race for the ARC: Race Physician 1999, 2000, 2004

Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

MSU/COM Primary Care Clerkship Program

                        OMM lecture series 1999-2005

Burger School for Students with Autism

                       Special Olympics Physicals 1999

Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

                      OMM noon lecture series, 1999-2005

            Western University of Health Sciences

                      College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Tijuana Clinic 1994-1996

                      College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Awareness Conferences 1994-1998

                      College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Chicano/Latino Medical Student Association

·        President 1994-1996

·        Class Representative, 1997

·        Mini-Awareness Conference for Palomares Middle School, 1995,1996

Education

2002-2004               Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Pacific University Physician Assistant Program.  Forest Grove, Oregon. Graduated with Honors.

2000-2002               Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon.

Profesional experience 

Evergreen Urgent Care                                          Urgent Care                       11/07-current

Mathew Driver, M.D.

Roseburg, OR

Orthopedic & Reconstructive Center                  Orthopedic Spine Surgery 12/20 /04 – 12/8/06

C.L. Soo, M.D

Oklahoma City, OK

Perform thorough history and physical exam on 10-12 patients in a very busy spine clinic.  Order and interpret diagnostic tests, establish diagnosis and treatment plan.  Provide post-op care. Hospitals rounds and call every other week.  Surgical first assist on procedures including: anterior cervical discectomy, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, microdiscectomy, artificial disc replacement, decompression/laminectomy, posterior spinal fusions, and kyphoplasty.

Mercy Medical Center                                               Emergency Medicine          3/29/04 – 4/25/04

Charlie Ross, MD

Roseburg, OR

Provided the opportunity for supervised practice of physical exams, laboratory and radiographic interpretation, development of differential diagnosis as well as development treatment plans.  Performed minor surgical procedures including local anesthesia, wound care and suturing. 

Roseburg Surgi-Center                                              General Surgery                    2/29/04 - 3/28/04

Melvyn Yeo, MD

Roseburg, OR

Assisted with numerous lumpectomies, sentinal node biopsies, axillary resections, gastric bypasses, laproscopic and open cholecystectomies.  First assist in many cases.  Responsible for writing post-op notes and orders.   Commended by preceptor for having a  “good eye” for suture spacing and approximation. 

Hector Rodriquez, DO PC                                       Internal Medicine                 1/05/04 - 2/28/04

Portland, OR

Performed a wide range of medical tasks and procedures including rooming patients, taking vitals, performing venipuntures, EKGs and suturing.   Completed well-organized and concise history and physical exams on numerous patients with multiple medical problems. 

Mercy Medical Center                                               Inpatient Medicine                                     11/17/03 -12/15/03          

John Silver, MD, FCCP                                        Pulmonary/CCU                                               

Roseburg, OR

Performed complete and well-organized admitting history and physical exams on patients with multiple medical problems, with emphasis on patients with pulmonary disease.  Became proficient in following serial labs, vitals, intake and output and writing daily progress notes on multiple hospitalized patients. Gained the ability to accurately interpret chest radiographs and spirometry. Described by preceptor as having “excellent” rapport with patients.

Sutherlin Family Medicine                                      Family Medicine                     8/25/03 - 11/14/03

Lara Gamelin, MD

Sutherlin, OR 

Established “excellent” rapport with even the most difficult patients by active listening and solid communication skills. Performed numerous annual female exams, male physical exams and well-child checks. Performed common procedures such as punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and suturing. Offered full-time position by preceptor.  Employed from 9/04-11/04. Total of six months family medicine experience.

Washington County Health Dep.                             Community Medicine                                                    7/14/03 - 8/10/03

Trevor Hostetler

Hillsboro, OR

Became familiar with common public and community health problems. Developed skills in identifying signs, evaluating and appropriately treating STD’s. Performed and assisted with annual female exams, contraceptive counseling, and identification of common gynecological disorders. 

Portland Bone & Joint                                             Orthopedics/Surgery                                                      6/16/03 - 7/11/03

Kathy McCann

Portland, OR        

Noted to have “good hands” in the operating room by preceptor.  Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, management of surgical wounds and OR procedures.  Developed skills in knot tying, suturing, wound approximation, and suture removal.  Increased knowledge pertaining to common orthopedic disorders and their treatment in a clinic setting.

Tuality Women’s Health                                          Women’s Healthcare/              5/19/03 - 6/13/03

Christine Corbin, MD                                           Surgery

Hillsboro, OR

Developed knowledge and competence in clinical and physical exam skills used to recognize and treat multiple women’s health problems.  Noted to have accurate, complete and well -organized charts reflecting good understanding of patients’ problems.  Overall evaluation of preceptor “Exceeded expectations” and noted to have been “extremely teachable.”

Additional Medical Experience

Mercy Medical Center, Roseburg OR                                                                                                          9/00-3/01

Patient Care Assistant                                                                                                       

Responsible for assisting with patient support duties such as routine phlebotomy and EKG’s.  Assisted nursing care personnel with duties such as passing trays and nourishments, vital signs, patient admissions, transfers and discharges.  Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills used sound judgment to make decisions based on verifiable data/criteria.  .

U.S. Army, 47^th Field Hospital, Ft. Sill, OK                                                                                           7/97 - 6/99

Medical Clinic Supervisor 91B30   

Working directly with Physician Assistants at Reynold’s Army Community Hospital: Established work schedules, assigned duties and supervised subordinates during routine and emergency medical care.  Assisted in minor surgical procedures and administered IV therapy, immunizations and injections.  Performed medical examinations, obtained patient histories and treated common diseases.  Communicated medical history to physician or physician assistant.

U.S. Army, 47^th Forward Support Battalion,                                                                                         6/95 –6/97

1^st Armored Division GE

Medical Specialist 91B10  

Ambulance Driver in numerous military training rotations and deployments:

Provided medical support including, performing CPR and First Aid, controlling bleeding, administering oxygen therapy, and performing patient assessments.  Successfully monitored MEDEVAC frequency and provided ambulance coverage for over 5,000 soldiers in potentially life threatening situations while deployed to Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor. 

Volunteer Experience

Oklahoma National Guard Mentorship Program, Lawton, OK

Veteran’s Hospital, Roseburg, OR

Profesional Organizations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

Oregon Medical Association

Certifications

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 

Courses

2006 Medtronic          Minimally Invasive Lateral Fusion    

2006 NuVasive           Minimally Invasive Spine Instrumentation

Office Manager

Accounts Reciveable

Receptionist

Receptionist

Receptionist/Web Designer