MADISON LEIGH MERRITT
117 Brookway Drive, Greenville, SC 29605 | 864-561-8089 | merritml@email.sc.edu
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville SC
Doctor of Medicine
Anticipated 2016
Furman University, Greenville SC
Bachelors of Science, Biology and Philosophy, Cum Laude
2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Research
2012- Present
Collected data for a retrospective analysis to compare cost and safety of methadone treatment employing
Greenville Hospital System’s palliative care model in treating neonatal abstinence syndrome as opposed to
other hospitals in the state
Mother Daughter Communication Strategies Research
Review of pre- and post- session surveys done by mothers to assess their daughter’s willingness to discuss
and ask questions regarding puberty before and after Girlology sessions.
2015
INTERNSHIPS
Greenville HealthCare Simulation Center
Research Intern
Worked on a team designing skills and assessment for M2 clinical skills labs and helped to organize and
design assessment tools for Resident Orientation
2014
2009
Spartanburg Regional Hospital
Undergraduate Neonatology Internship
160 hours spent observing procedures, bedside manner, individual patient care, and doctor-family interactions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Girlology Programming Manager
Communicated with clients and worked to arrange and organize programs for moms and daughters.
2011-2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Greenville Health System
NICU Volunteer
Worked as NICU stocking stuffer during holidays, volunteered at yearly NICU reunion for “graduates,”
and led the School of Medicine’s t-shirt fundraising for March of Dimes as well as participated in the walk.
2012-2013
Medical School Runners, USC School of Medicine Greenville
Participated in school running club as well as Susan G Komen Race for the Cure and Lungs for Life 5k
with classmates to raise funds and awareness.
2012-2013
MERRITT 2
Haiti Mission Trip
Worked at the only primary school in the area, painting latrines, buildings, and blackboards and visited
former hospital patients to establish their continued care.
2011
Ladies of Distinction Mentor, Furman University
Worked with underserved populations of middle school girls to help them establish a positive self-image as
well as tutoring in order to give them the power and self-confidence to make good decisions in the future.
2007-2011
Safe Harbor Volunteer, Furman University
Offered childcare for victims of domestic violence to allow mothers respite and the chance to attend group
therapy sessions and aided in providing personalized attention for children during group therapy sessions.
2009-2010
LEADERSHIP
Admissions Committee Member
2015-Present
Work alongside biomedical and clinical faculty to interview undergraduates and help select the incoming class of USC
School of Medicine Greenville
Peer Mentoring program participant
2013-Present
Paired with an incoming M1 student to provide guidance and advice throughout their medical school career
Founding leader of Pediatric Interest Group and Secretary
2012-2014
Helped establish first pediatrics interest group at USC School of Medicine Greenville, including gaining funding and
planning events, arranging meetings and lunch lectures, and acting as first secretary for the group
Career and Personal Development Chair
Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega, Furman University
2010-2011
Alumni Relations Chair
Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega, Furman University
2009-2010
HONORS AND AWARDS
Chi Omega National Alumnae Educational Grant Recipient
Furman’s Summer China Experience Participant
2014-2015
2007
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
EMT Basic Certified
Beta Beta Beta Honors Society Member
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honors Society Member
HOBBIES
Intramural Flag Football, Horseback riding, Reading
2015
2015
2012-2015
2008-2011
2008-2011