Meredith Herman, Do Email & Phone Number

- Co-founded the MSU CHM-COM Pathology Interest Group at Michigan State University to provide opportunities for medical students to engage with pathology through residency presentations, pathology case sessions, and a variety of guest speakers.- Received a grant from the Intersociety Council of Pathology Information to fund the new Medical Student Interest.

• Completed an Autopsy rotation where I assisted and performed autopsies alongside the coroner and attending pathologists.
• Educated 3rd and 4th year medical students during their 2-4 week elective rotations about the importance of pathology, how to gross specimens, and how to approach microscopic examination of diseases.
• Taught pathology small group labs virtually to first and second year students. Covered a variety organ systems pathology through out the semester.
• Performed Frozen sections
• Assisted on FNA procedures and reviewed PAP smears and cell blocks during sign out.
• Trained in grossing various surgical specimens across 4 months on a surgical pathology rotation. Performed gross examination, dictations, grossing, and submitting representative sections for histology.

Lansing, Michigan

• Volunteered as a judge for the MDHHS Explore Lab Science Program at the 62nd Flint Regional Science Fair at Kettering University, spring 2018.Promoted the mission of the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories to provide public.

-Research project focused on the genetic changes associated with hypertension in pre-aneurysmal rodent models, further exploring pathological mechanisms that lead to vascular remodeling-Used molecular research techniques: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Animal Behavioral Studies, Microsurgery

East Lansing, MI

• Reinforced all University Housing policies and respond to emergency calls on duty to establish a safe living environment in the residential community
• Brainstormed and budgeted student centered hall programs through collaborative efforts to promote social, academic, diversity, health, and personal growth of 500 residents
• Managed administrative duties for maintenance requests, incident reports, duty logs, and program funding forms
• Connected residents to campus resources to meet individual needs to maximize success and involvement on a large college campus

East Lansing, MI

Shadowed Neuro-Ophthalmologists and participated in clinical rounds with residents and physiciansFacilitated physicians in performing visual field examinations, Humphrey, OCT, and Electromyography (EMG) diagnostic tests to analyze patient biomechanics and to asses neurological and optical healthPerformed clerical duties including sending appointment.

-Selected for the competitive Summer Undergraduate Physician-Scientist Education and Research (SUPER) fellowship through Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Program enriched with clinical experience with physicians, full time lab research, and seminars on dual degrees and research over 10 weeks -Conducted independent research on.

Fenton, MI

Administered preliminary evaluation testing through visual acuity examination, glaucoma work ups, changes in medical history, taking vitals and determining lens prescriptionsCreated vision therapy assessment documents to aid the Optometrists determine the effectiveness of visual progress in an orderly method during follow up exams

Silver Bay, NY

-Supervised and led children participating in summer camp to ensure a safe, caring, and enjoyable environment that promoted positive child development-Brainstormed age group activities weekly with a team of counselors to enrich the children’s camp experience-Determined and prepared activity supplies and maintained accurate attendance and health.

Education record

Pathology Fellowship

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Biomedical Laboratory Science, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Activities and Societies: Spartan Marching Band, Tower Guard Sophomore Honors Organization, Honors College, Resident Assistant, Dean's.

Education record

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, National Honor Society, Tennis National Honor Society President Drum Major Tennis Cross Country.