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Physician Assistant with the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology (LCIM) in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Evaluate patients with primary and unknown immune deficiencies, including CTLA4, PI3K, and CVID. Primary duties include history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans and overall plans of care. Manage two IND clinical protocols, including trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of abatacept.

Bethesda, Md

Excelled in dual Physician Assistant and Clinical Trials Study Coordinator role for the Laboratory of Immune System Biology (LISB) in NIAID. Developed, implemented, and managed exploratory clinical protocols for Drs. Luis Franco and John Tsang. Primary duties included providing direct patient care (conducting history and physical exams; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing skin punch biopsies); regulatory oversight; patient recruitment (125 healthy volunteers to date); determining subject eligibility for study; data analysis. Associate Investigator on multiple clinical protocols.

Silver Spring, Md

Primary Care Provider in a fast-paced outpatient internal medicine practice. -Evaluated 20-25 patients per day-Diagnosed and treated common urgent care problems (e.g. URIs, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, asthma exacerbations, UTIs, conjunctivitis, migraines, gastroenteritis, allergic reactions)-Managed chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, and thyroid disease)-Focused on Women’s Health including pelvic exams, papanicolaou cytology smears, evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, osteoporosis, contraceptive initiation and management-Experience with minor procedures, including incision and drainage of abscesses, staples and suture removal, and injections.

Ethiopia

Developed concept of cleft lip and cleft palate comprehensive care center with OS and Jimma University/Jimma University Hospital. Worked with a variety of medical and health care personnel to design and implement a functional and effective care center. Acted as the liaison between OS, Jimma University, and BuildAid, a non-profit building group. Provided support and consultation to OS Ethiopia for their medical missions. Conducted extensive fact finds in local hospitals throughout Ethiopia. Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to develop concept of cleft lip and cleft palate comprehensive care center in Jimma, Ethiopia.

Norfolk, Va

Budgeted, planned, implemented, managed and evaluated international medical missions in Asia, Africa and Latin America with project budgets up to $100,000 and teams of up to 80 medical volunteers. Conducted health needs assessments and monitored program activities of partner countries. Prepared reports for medical programs. Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to develop concept of cleft lip and cleft palate comprehensive care center in Jimma, Ethiopia.

Mshs (Physician Assistant), Mph (Maternal And Child Health)

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology