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EDUCATION
State University of New York Upstate Medical University College of Medicine Syracuse, New York Doctor of Medicine – anticipated May 2002 Scored 252, United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step I – June 2000 Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, magna cum laude – May 1998 Bachelor of Science, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences, magna cum laude – May 1998 HONORS AND AWARDS
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society – September 2001 Sigma Xi Student Research Competition Undergraduate Winner – April 1998 Phi Beta Kappa – Spring 1997 Golden Key National Honor Society – Fall 1996 Alpha Epsilon Delta National Pre-Medical Honor Society – Spring 1996 Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society – Fall 1995 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Upstate Medical University Department of Medicine Student Research Fellowship – Summer 1999 Mentors: Dr. Tawfic Hakim, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Dr. Jeffrey Freedman, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology Project: “Effects of Hypoxia and Hypercapnia on Human Red Blood Cell ATP Release” Summary: I had the opportunity to conduct research with Dr. Hakim and Dr. Freedman in the field of red blood cell physiology. I gained experience in grant application preparation, phlebotomy, measurement and manipulation of blood gases, determination of ATP release and hemolysis, and data entry and analysis. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program for Excellence in Biological Sciences Research Scholar, University at Buffalo – 1995-98 Mentor: Dr. Gail Willsky, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry Project: “Vanadium Compounds in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus” Summary: With a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, I had the opportunity to participate in this exciting randomized, controlled, clinical drug trial. I would measure
the levels of vanadium in blood, serum, or urine samples, and then correlate these levels
to clinical response. My contributions to this study were acknowledged in: Willsky GR,
Goldfine AB, et. al. Effect of vanadium(IV) compounds in the treatment of diabetes: in
vivo and in vitro studies with vanadyl sulfate and bis -(maltolato)oxovanadium(IV).
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 85(1): 33-42.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Presentation and Competition – May 1998 Prepared a research poster and orally presented it to faculty judges at the University at Buffalo. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program for Excellence in Biological Sciences Symposium – April 1998 Selected to prepare and give a slide presentation before faculty members and students. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
President’s Forum Series on Curriculum Change – 1999-2000 Organized and moderated a series of panel discussions with faculty, staff, and students. Member, Orthopedic Surgery Club – 1998-present Member, Surgery Club – 1998-present Member, Pass the Torch – 1999-present PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Medical Association, Medical Student Section – 1998-present Vice Chairman, Syracuse Medical Student Chapter – 1999-2000 Attended 2000 American Medical Association, Medical Student Section Annual Meeting Voting Delegate from Syracuse Chapter Co-authored a resolution that was passed by the assembly. Medical Society of the State of New York, Medical Student Section – 1998-present Onondaga County Medical Society – 1998-present VOLUNTEER WORK
Coordinator, Alpha Omega Alpha Annual Holiday Coats and Cans Charity Drive – December 2001 Homeless Flu Shot Clinic – 1999-2000 Blood Pressure Clinics at local shopping malls – 1998-2000 Emergency Medical Technician, Baird Point Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Buffalo, New York – 1995-97 RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, November 2001 – January 2002 Served as teaching assistant in Gross Anatomy. Special Dissections Preparer, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, October 2001 – February 2002 Prepared anatomical dissections for use in the Gross Anatomy course, as well as orthopedic-related anatomical case studies for student and resident education. Tutor, Department of Physiology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York – 1996-98 Tutored undergraduate students in various physiology courses offered by the department. Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo – Spring 1997, Spring 1998 Taught laboratory sections for a course in Evolutionary Biology, including developing and grading exams and reports. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I enjoy fishing, boating, reading novels, baseball, football, ice hockey, basketball, travelling, and listening to music.

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