Proficient in translating complex clinical topics into clear and engaging content. Curated targeted needs assessments for Continuing Medical Education (CME) grant proposals, which identify and address current clinical practice gaps extrapolated from emerging research on best-practice patterns for medical and surgical specialties.

Contrast Coverage physicians provide immediate on-site emergency medical coverage for suspected allergic reactions to contrast infused during CT and MRI scans at ambulatory imaging centers around the North Georgia area.

Background experience in general surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical careFreelance medical writer with a focus in curating targeted CME content and clinical needs assessmentsContrast coverage physician contracted for immediate on-site medical care in the event of contrast reaction during CT/MRI imaging at ambulatory centersGeneral Practitioner/Urgent care physician caring for patients requiring urgent medical care

Nathan Deal Scholar - Selected for strong commitment to addressing rural health disparities in underserved areas of GA.- Attended Mercer Medicine clinic grand openings in rural towns like Plains, GA, where I was fortunate to meet former President Jimmy Carter.- Actively engaged in designing and performing groundbreaking, NIH-funded, benchtop research in the field of Epstein-Barr Virology (EBV) and oncogenetics: Bentz GL, Lowrey AJ, Horne DC, Nguyen V, Satterfield AR, Ross TD, et al. (2019) Using glycyrrhizic acid to target sumoylation processes during Epstein-Barr virus latency. PLoS ONE 14(5): e0217578. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217578 Financial Wellness Student Advisory Panel – Medical Student Representative- Collaborated on projects aiming to more effectively deliver financial education to medical students.Medical Association of Georgia / Medical Reserves Corp – Volunteer- Contacted medical practices in Georgia to survey needs for Telehealth services amidst the pandemic.- Engaged in initiatives providing meals and PPE to medical practices low on resources during the pandemic.Rural Health Interest Group – President- Planned and lead meetings for medical students covering topics unique to practicing in rural communities.Macon Volunteer Clinic – Volunteer- Helped provide free direct patient care and management plans for underserved patients in the community.

• Collaborated in designing procedures to synthesize potential organic components of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)• Aided in optimizing procedures for various organic reactions using microwave-assisted synthesis• Selectively isolated targeted compounds from a mixture through Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Rotary Evaporation, Column Chromatography, and standard filtration methods• Extensively trained in characterizing products using 400 MHz 1H NMR, IR Spectroscopy, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and GC-MS