Residency
June 2005-March 2009
Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine Internship/ Residency
Education
August 2001 - May 2005
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Tulsa, OK
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. GPA 3.98.
September 1997 - August 1999
The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Birmingham, AL
Bachelors of Science in Biology. Minor in Chemistry. Magna Cum Laude. GPA 3.79.
January 1994 - May 1997
The University of Oklahoma. Norman, OK
Undergraduate coursework in Zoology and Chemistry. GPA 3.76.
Professional Experience
April 2009-present
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Care Center
Department of Family Medicine, Tulsa OK.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
- Assist students and resident physicians in understanding complete patient care in an ambulatory family medicine clinic.
- Direct in-patient and out-patient care.
- Low risk obstetrical care.
January 2003 - May 2003
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department of Microbiology, Tulsa OK.
MICROBIOLOGY TUTOR
- Assist students in understanding basic concepts and classification of pathogenic organisms.
Meet with students during set hours.
August 2002 - December 2002
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Tulsa OK.
HISTOLOGY TUTOR
- Assist students in mastering basic concepts of Histology and recognizing specific cells and tissues.
Meet with students during set hours. Create practice exams.
June 2002 - August 2002
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department of Microbiology, Tulsa OK.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
- Responsible for identification of bacteria on athletic mouthpieces.
Plate organisms in pure culture to appropriate media. Determine hemolysis from blood agar. Perform gram stains to determine colony morphology. Use API products to identify organisms.
Create spreadsheet of all organisms isolated, their incidence, and pathogenicity. Run enterotoxin test on all Bacillus species isolated from mouthpiece study.
- Perform various lab responsibilities.
Inventory of frozen specimens, chemicals, and media. Autoclave waste and glassware.
October 2000 - July 2001
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Care Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tulsa OK.
TEAM FACILITATOR
- Responsible for admitting patients.
Maintain patient records and verify insurance. Triage patient phone calls and schedule appointments.
- Facilitate communication between all departments within the Health Care Center.
August 1999 - September 2000
HEALTHSOUTH
Department of In-Patient Physical Therapy, Birmingham, AL.
PHYSICAL THERAPY REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN
- Responsible for supervising patient exercise programs.
Transport patients to physical therapy. Assemble and connect patients to constant passive motion machines. Assist Physical Therapist in wound care. Clean and maintain physical therapy gym. Collect physical therapy equipment from hospital departments.
- Coordinate follow up physical therapy for Same Day Surgery department patients.
Process referrals for outpatient physical therapy services.
January 1999 - September 2000
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Biology, Birmingham, AL.
HUMAN ANATOMY LAB INSTRUCTOR
- Present material concerning skeletal, digestive, nervous, and muscular systems using preserved human organs.
Aid undergraduate students in their understanding of the human body.
- Supervise and perform human cadaver dissections.
Research Experience
June 2007-Present
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma
“Are Events of Delivery A Risk Factor For Recurrent or Persistent Acute Otitis Media or Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion?”
With Dr. Kayse Shrum, Dr. Jenny Alexopulos, and Dr. Jennifer Skelton. Publication Pending.
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 2009-11.
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics. 2005-10.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider. 2009-11.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 2009-11.
Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners Licensure. 2009.
Honors and Awards
Medical:
- Regents’ Award. 2005.
- LaButti Outstanding Scholar Award. 2005.
- Clinical Excellence Award. 2005.
- Outstanding Student in Microbiology. 2005.
- Phi Kappa Phi. National Osteopathic Honor Society. 2001-2005.
- Vice President's Award for Academic Excellence. 2001-2003.
Undergraduate:
- Golden Key National Honor Society. 1997-1999. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
- Phi Sigma Biological Society. 1997-1999. UAB.
- President's Honor Roll. 1997-1998. UAB and University of Oklahoma (OU).
- Dean's Honor Roll. 1995-1998. UAB and OU.
Professional Societies
Medical:
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. 2001- Present.
- American Osteopathic Association. 2001- Present.
- Oklahoma Osteopathic Association. 2005- Present.
