Saskia Van Terheyden Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Emergency Medicine Resident Physician completing post-graduate training

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Working as the note-taker for a physician in a busy emergency department, understanding basic medical terminology and medical procedures in order to help improve the workflow. The job requires fast pace attention and adjustment, impressive writing skills, and impeccable attention to detail. In the physician’s note I constructed the history of present illness, conveyed the physician’s physical exam, and wrote a detailed description of the tests ordered for the patient. Typing speed 75 WPM.

Teaching assistant for Mammalian Physiology (BSCI440). Responsible for leading a discussion and grading exams and quizzes. The course focuses on the systems of the body and how the body functions in an intricate and synchronized manner.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Worked on a pilot study called Reading and Vection (RAVE) in Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Completed EPIC, Internal Review Board (IRB) training and certification for the study and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for Research certification. Identified and contacted patients recruiting them for the study and explaining the testing process to them, writing a detailed protocol of the recruitment process. Also helped to set up and write the vection protocol for the study and helped perform the tests on early participants.

Silver Spring, Md

Working with Ophthalmologist Dr. John G. Ladas on intracameral antibiotic injections at the end of cataract surgery as a means to reduce postoperative infection rates. Analyzed results with his team and evaluated prophylaxis post surgical drug therapy that will be the safe, effective and cost efficient for future publication.

Doctor Of Medicine - Md, Medicine

Bachelor'S Degree, Physiology And Neurobiology, Junior

Activities and Societies: Honor's College, Primannum Honor Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Student's Helping.

High School Diploma