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• Engage in the development and analysis of health policies to address public health challenges and improve healthcare delivery.• Contribute to the advancement of policies aligned with RWJF’s mission to reduce health disparities and foster a Culture of Health.• Work in the Office of Senator Brian Schatz, focusing on appropriations, illicit drug policy, and FDA regulations.• Contribute to the Office of Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, addressing health, education, school food, and nutrition policy.• Collaborate with government agencies, non-profits, advocacy groups, and academic institutions to promote health equity and policy solutions.• Conduct research on health policy topics, drafting reports, briefs, and legislative proposals for policymakers.• Build networks with key policymakers, health experts, and stakeholders to influence health policy decisions.• Participate in leadership development and training to enhance health policy knowledge and communication skills.• Participate in policy training with national experts on topics such as congressional budgets, current federal health policy, and the federal decision-making process.

• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and best practices within the department.• Publish research findings and contribute to academic scholarship in medical journals.• Deliver care in non-conventional settings, including shelters, permanent supportive housing, and mobile clinics, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Facilitate the transition from a large congregate shelter to a hotel-based shelter model.• Provide primary care and addiction specialty services to individuals experiencing homelessness, with or without substance use disorders.• Deliver care in non-conventional settings, including shelters, permanent supportive housing, and mobile clinics, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Engage in community outreach and public health initiatives to address urban health issues.• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.• Conduct and participate in research projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes or medical education.• Facilitate the transition from a large congregate shelter to a hotel-based shelter model.• Provide direct patient care in clinical settings, focusing on underserved and vulnerable populations.• Provide primary care and addiction specialty services to individuals experiencing homelessness, with or without substance use disorders.• Supervise and mentor medical students and residents during clinical rotations.• Lead educational sessions, including lectures, case discussions, and hands-on training.• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.• Participate in department meetings, curriculum development, and faculty collaborations.• Engage in community outreach and public health initiatives to address urban health issues.

• Led a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, overseeing daily activities, coordinating services across various specialties (such as primary and urgent care), and fostering a collaborative environment.• Developed and executed healthcare strategies aimed at optimizing operational efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and aligning with organizational goals, such as reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.• Fostered a collaborative environment by leading a multidisciplinary team, which required managing differing opinions and resolving conflicts effectively.• Spearheaded initiatives for process improvements, using data-driven approaches to enhance care delivery and streamline patient workflows.• Trained staff and implemented LEAN management strategies, resulting in improved patient experience and streamlined processes.• Ensured that patient safety standards and clinical excellence were consistently upheld, contributing to a positive patient experience.• Implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes, focusing on customer satisfaction and quality of care.• Provided primary care to a panel of approximately 6,000 patients, ensuring high standards of patient service.• Managed a team of healthcare professionals, coordinating services across various specialties.• Served as Medical Director of a multi-disciplinary clinic, overseeing care for approximately 50,000 patients and managing a staff of 30 members.• Directed clinical operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.• Collaborated with executive leadership to align clinical goals with broader organizational objectives, contributing to long-term strategic planning and innovation in healthcare services.

• Collaborated with clinical research teams and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to safety protocols.• Coordinated with the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) to review study outcomes and advise on trial continuation or modification.• Assisted site clinicians in maintaining compliance with safety standards and promptly addressing any identified risks.• Conducted safety reviews and assessed clinical and laboratory data for potential risks to trial participants.• Managed adverse event reporting, including assessing incident severity and implementing reporting procedures.• Worked closely with Protocol Safety Physicians and the Safety Pharmacovigilance Team to maintain up-to-date safety documentation.• Supervised safety for over 5,000 participants, primarily in Southern Africa.• Oversaw safety protocols within HIV prevention research.

• Developed and delivered educational seminars and continuing medical education courses.• Contributed to the development of medical curricula and educational programs.• Conducted and published research in peer-reviewed medical journals.• Applied for and managed research grants to support ongoing studies.• Worked there for several years, conducting research that included overseeing a phase 1 study, complete with an FDA Investigational New Drug application. Also served on the Institutional Review Board, gaining substantial insight into the world of academic research.• Provided patient care in specialized clinics and hospitals, ensuring evidence-based treatment.• Taught medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, clinical rotations, and hands-on training.• Participated in efforts to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.• Supervised medical residents and fellows in clinical settings, fostering their growth.• Served on departmental and university committees, supporting institutional goals and initiatives.• Conducted and published research in peer-reviewed medical journals.• Applied for and managed research grants to support ongoing studies.• Provided patient care in specialized clinics and hospitals, ensuring evidence-based treatment.• Participated in efforts to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.• Mentored medical trainees, guiding their academic and professional development.• Supervised medical residents and fellows in clinical settings, fostering their growth.• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on clinical and basic science research projects.• Served on departmental and university committees, supporting institutional goals and initiatives.

• Conducted health education workshops on disease prevention, nutrition, and hygiene in local communities• Collaborated with local health centers to implement community health programs• Supported the Guinea Worm Eradication Program by identifying and reporting cases• Educated communities on safe water practices, including filtering techniques to prevent Guinea worm transmission• Promoted behavioral changes through awareness campaigns to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases• Organized and led training sessions for community health workers on effective health interventions• Coordinated with USAID and local partners to distribute resources for water sanitation