Kevin Whitely, M.B.B.S., M.Sc. Email and Phone Number

• Serve as Team Lead for PSG, Wrist Actigraphy, 24-hour ABPM studies; Trained and mentored multiple MESA team members on various study components• Provide coverage as requested by Project Manager, for the oversight of day-to-day research clinic operations, including assignment of daily duties to MESA staff• Successfully collaborated with MESA team members to streamline research clinic operations (daily rosters, device preparation and quality control, research participant flow and exit procedures, data collection and tracking, manual of operations updates)• Mentor, motivate, support and encourage MESA team members to ensure cohesiveness, communication and camaraderie, which contributes to positive workplace culture and research participant experience

• Obtained timely certification of MESA components (PSG, Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Examination, Arterial stiffness, Phlebotomy, Device placement, etc.)• Conducted timely participant examination procedures and high-quality data collection for over 150 MESA study participants • Sole individual selected from Northwestern University’s MESA team to represent the institution at Harvard University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital for PSG training and certification

Caribbean organization that provides test prep to medical doctors for the board exams.• Conducted program development and facilitated international clinician preparation (theory and practical) for semi-annual Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (CAMC) regional clinical examination • Designed and established volunteer patient registry to support practical component of clinical examinations

• Conducted interviews, examinations, therapeutic procedures and charting for an average of 15 patients/day• Designed and conducted training programs directly impacting approximately 2000 police personnel on COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies/SOPs, vaccine sensitization and implementation and first aid response• Bolstered, streamlined, and standardized Police Force Application process (~14,000 applicants annually) to improve medical clearance efficiency and ensure diversity, equity and inclusion• Designed and conducted COVID-19 systematic audit and inspection of 6 core jail facilities to identify deficiencies and propose recommendations to improve detainee health and living conditions, resulting in a major upgrade of one facility.• Conducted COVID-19 tracing, wellness checks and quarantine clearance for ~ 200 police officers in 2-month period• Fostered staff-focused wellness initiative impacting 30% of St. Catherine and Kingston branch personnel

• Conducted interviews, examinations, therapeutic procedures and charting for an average of 15 patients/day• Standardized and streamlined operations across multiple locations to maintain steady quality assured patient care output • Enhanced holistic and quality care concentration, integrated with patient experience focus to bolster and maintain patient retention

Medical Group Comprising Multi-Disciplinary Specialties• Conducted interviews, examinations, therapeutic procedures and charting for an average of 15 patients/day• Integrated holistic care approach to enhance positive clinical outcomes and improved patient experience

• Instructed medical students in clinical diagnoses and treatment of diseases; The role of the physician in disease surveillance, detection of emerging diseases and outbreaks; Syndromic surveillance in disease monitoring, resulting in >90% student pass rate in final medical exams• Counseled and motivated students to pursue higher learning and professional development

• Conducted interviews, examinations, therapeutic procedures and charting for up to 10 patients/day• Implemented holistic and quality care focus to enhance and maintain patient retention• Assisted with contracted services to provide health care and medical examinations to the staff and clientele of various institutions (businesses and schools)

Statutory body providing healthcare to 47% of Jamaica's population through 10 hospitals and 89 health centers.• Conducted interviews, examinations, therapeutic procedures and charting for an average of 40 patients/day• Improved healthcare worker and patient relationship at the Norman Gardens Health Center, and established a model healthy working clinical environment• Contributed content to Medical Officers Guidelines governing best practice in primary care clinical setting• Initiated establishment of a physiotherapy program for the primary healthcare clinics governed by KSAHD with private and public sector collaboration

An Association of Medical Doctors liaising with the Ministry of Health, Inter-governmental Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations • Created structural template and guidance for efficient clinical seminar/meeting conduct• Collaboratively established Continuing Medical Education (CME) program• Established structured lines of communication between the Association and pharmaceutical representatives and clinical branch managers

• Formulated programs for career development to fulfill the requirements for continuing medical educational hours (CMEs) for clinicians, in partnership with a clinical research and philanthropic organization• Established new relationships with research societies, built collaborative bridges between the Ministry of Health and other stake holders, such as pharmaceutical vendors• Enhanced communication, increased doctor engagement and improved the network within and across the Association and regional departments

• Department of Histopathology, National Public Health Laboratory: Identified critical evidence in 2 sensitive cases that revealed root causes of serious adverse clinical outcomes• Department of Radiology, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI): Completed rotation to enhance professional development and insight into procedures and critical analysis of modalities used in radiology• St. Thomas Regional Health Centers, Primary Care: Increased international collegial engagement to gain insights into medical practices from other countries

Pediatrics:• Streamlined tracking of patient clinical results for National Public Health Lab (contracted by the hospital lab to conduct laboratory procedures and special tests)• Mobilized interns to form a communication network to enhance service delivery and professional development throughout the network (“Each One Teach One”)Obstetrics and Gynecology:• Provided emergency service to 2 additional hospitals (Maypen and Spanish Town) during a critical breakdown in their maternity services (labor ward and operating room)• Provided contract services to 2 firms during periods of being understaffed • Enhanced patient experience and improved clinical outcomes by fostering an improved relationship between patients and the clinical teams in a high-stress environment.Medicine:• Increased critical utilization and sourcing of limited resources to ensure prioritization for critically ill patientsSurgery:• Reduced communication gap between doctors and nurses by improved access and use of shared resources

• 21st Annual Research Conference and Workshop on the Non-Communicable Diseases– A Threat to Life and the Economy. Research presented by Dr. Warren Chin, Chief Researcher: Uropathogen resistance rates in Jamaica (prize for best presentation)• Published Abstract. Chin WN, Reynolds – Campbell G, Whitely KA, Davidson T, Nicholson A. Uropathogen Resistance Rates in Jamaica. West Indian Medical Journal: Supplement Nov. 2012; 61 (6): pp 20

• Lectured courses in fundamental and clinical microbiology; immunology and serology; laboratory management; medical orientation, phlebotomy and medical technology• Implemented clinical experience summer program for clinical immunology students at Consolidated Health Services c/o Mr. Marriott (private lab) and Mandeville Public Hospital Medical Technology Laboratory• Event Coordinator for 2005 Inventors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs (IRAE) Exhibition and Convention, and conducted IRAE research presentation on The Effects of Pepto-Bismol and Bismuth chloride on Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)

• Conducted critical analyses that identified gaps in quality of control samples that resulted in an island-wide audit, recall of control reagents, and swift corrective and preventive action plan.• Identified and corrected a critical deficiency in the HIV testing equipment, and bolstered machine maintenance protocol. • Performed clinical laboratory analysis on patient samples according to government regulations and standards • Employed statistical procedures for the evaluation of linearity precision and accuracy of employed quality control products and systems • Oversaw components involved in the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical phases of quality assurance. • Validated of data including the use of appropriate reagent and selection of proper controls in accordance with established criteria • Performed of instrument calibration and equipment maintenance • Managed record keeping and control of quality documents for HIV, PSA, and thyroid testing. Assisted in the same for all clinical chemistry tests. • Conducted sample identification, handling, storage of all analyzed samples • Established and maintained credibility of the laboratory among doctors and the public at large through generation of reliable results (as dictated by microlabs ‘zero error’ of reporting) • Assisted in areas phlebotomy and specimen reception; hematology and microbiology.

• Performed quality control protocols and machine maintenance • Rotated through all clinical areas including, but not limited to the Departments of Microbiology, Hematology, Histopathology, Clinical Chemistry, and Blood Banking. • Practiced safety in accordance with laboratory guidelines governing spills; hand washing; housekeeping; labels and signs; waste disposal; needles and sharps. • Developed new laboratory safety program • Conducted routine inspections of collected patient samples prior to testing • Employed statistical procedures for the evaluation of linearity precision and accuracy of employed quality control products and systems • Selected and prepared reagents in accordance with established laboratory criteria • Performed various routine and special procedures (due to good work performance) and tests which included, but not limited to specialized histo and cyto pathological stains (example lugol’s, PAS, papanicolaou’s); VMA; dengue (during the outbreak in this time);supervised animal inoculation; viral harvesting and identification; Hb electrophoresis; platelet aggregation and FTA as governed by standard laboratory operating procedures. • Validated data through the use of proper reagent and culture controls in accordance with established local and international criteria • Interpreted results and assisted in resolving any discrepancies if present • Appointed to run new clinical chemistry machine (Alcian 2000) due to good work performance and initiative • Assisted in problem solving strategies • Participated in employee training seminars • Observed autopsies • Assisted pathologists during cutting • Collected and processed of samples for electron microscopy • Motivated discouraged patients to do breast cancer screening who were due for aspirates.

• Assisted in the processing of histological samples • Performed routine staining procedures • Logged all samples received • Set up ESRs • Made smears • Assisted in the processing of hematological samples • Filed all stained slides and blood samples • Observed phlebotomy

• Assisted in the processing of histological samples • Performed routine staining procedures • Filed all stained slides • Logged all samples received