CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
M.D. Candidate, Year 3
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail:
name@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
EDUCATION
2012-Present
University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California,
Doctor of Medicine, Expected Graduation May 2016
2010-2012
University of California, San Diego, Bioengineering, La Jolla, California, Master
of Science
Thesis: Characterizing the Muscle Architecture in Cadaveric Female Pelvic
Floor Muscles
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Richard Lieber
2006-2010
University of California, Berkeley, Bioengineering, Berkeley, California, Bachelor
of Science
Graduated with Honors
HONORS AND AWARDS
2015
Honors, Internal Medicine Clerkship, University of California, Davis School of
Medicine, Sacramento, California
2015
Honors, Pediatrics Clerkship, University of California, Davis School of Medicine,
Sacramento, California
2014
Honors, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship, University of California, Davis
School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
2014
Mary Demmond Robertson Scholarship Award, Merit Based, University of
California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
2014
Honors, Surgical Clerkship, University of California, Davis School of Medicine,
Sacramento, California
2014
William E. Dochterman Medical Student Scholarship, Merit Based, Sierra
Sacramento Valley Medical Society, Sacramento, California
2012
Williams D. James Foundation Scholarship Award, Need Based, University of
California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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2010
Honors, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley,
California
2009
Honors, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley,
California
2008
Honors, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley,
California
2007
Honors, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley,
California
2006
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship, Merit Based, Society of Women
Engineers, Sierra Foothills Section, Folsom, California
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2014- Present
2014- Present
2013- Present
2013- Present
2012- Present
2012- Present
Member, America Medical Women’s Association
Member, American Academy of Family Physician
Member, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Member, American College of Physician
Member, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
Member, American Medical Association
RESEARCH
2011-2012
Graduate Research, Muscle Physiology Laboratory, University of California, San
Diego, Department of Bioengineering, Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Biomedical
Sciences Group, La Jolla, California
 Investigated the architecture-function relationship of female pelvic floor
muscles
 Harvested pelvic floor muscles from cadaveric donors
 Dissected and characterized muscle architecture using laser diffraction to
measure sarcomere length
2011
Graduate Research, Biodynamics Laboratory, University of California, San
Diego, Department of Bioengineering and Biological Sciences, La Jolla, California
 Fabricated microfluidic devices to trap cells with a mechanical setup
 Examined the individual cell response to environmental factors
2010
Undergraduate Research, Wildsoet Laboratory, University of California,
Berkeley, Department of Vision Science, Berkeley, California
 Studied the impact of visual behavior and environment on the
development of myopia in human subjects
 Assessed the relationship between focus distance of near work activities
and axial length/refractive error
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2008-2009
Developed MATLAB functions and scripts to analyze eye tracker data
and ocular measurements
Undergraduate Research, Shapira Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley,
Department of Integrative Biology, Berkeley, California
 Researched host-pathogen interactions through lifespan and
susceptibility assays
 Explored the impact of infection during the early development on the
lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans
PUBLICATIONS
Tuttle LJ, Name, Cook MS, Alperin M, Shah SB, Ward SR, Lieber RL. Architectural Design of the
Pelvic Floor is Consistent with Muscle Functional Subspecialization. International Urogynecology
Journal. 2014 Feb; 25(2):205-12. Epub 2013 Aug 1.
CLINICAL SERVICE
2012-2014
Paul Hom Asian Student Run Clinic, Sacramento, California, Medical Student
Mission: To provide free primary care services to the medically uninsured, an
opportunity for medical student and undergraduate patient advocates to gain experience
in community medicine, and translation services in a clinical setting for Asian
immigrants
 Examined patients independently, presented findings to attendings, and
determined appropriate treatement
 Conducted EKGs and drew blood for labs
 Worked with undergraduate students and translators to coordinate
patient care
2012-2013
Shifa Community Student Run Clinic, Sacramento, California, Medical Student
Mission: To provide free basic health services to the diverse and uninsured population of
the greater Sacramento area
 Performed interviews and physical examinations to provide free
medical care to the community
 Conducted pelvic exams and blood draws for labs
 Worked with undergraduate students and translators to coordinate
patient care
2012-2013
UC Davis Flu Crew, University of California, Davis School of Medicine,
Sacramento, California, Medical Student
 Administered free influenza vaccines to the community at various
student run clinics and health fairs
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INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
2013-Present
American Medical Women’s Association, University of California, Davis School
of Medicine, Sacramento, California, Co-founding officer
 Promoted awareness of issues related to women in the field of medicine
including their success and struggles
 Advocated for women’s advancement in medicine and science
 Coordinated events for medical students to interact with successful
physicians and residents
 Collaborated events with the UC Davis Women in Medicine and Health
Science group
2013-2014
Admissions Ranking Committee, University of California, Davis School of
Medicine, Sacramento, California
 Worked with faculty, residents, and other medical students to review
medical school applicants
 Ranked applicants with consideration of an offer of admission for the
incoming class
2012-Present
Asian Pacific American Medical Association, University of California, Davis
School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, Officer, Officer
 Organized events that raised awareness of the Asian culture and the
specific health issues that arise in this population
2013
UC Davis Women in Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, California,
Panelist
 Discussed my experiences and pathway to medicine
 Answered questions from undergraduate students about the healthcare
field
 Advised students on their applications
2012-2013
Wine Auction Committee, Annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting Benefit for
the Student Run Clinics
 Obtained donations from local vendors and valued patrons
 Helped organize the event with 100% of profits going to exclusively
support all of the UC Davis School of Medicine Student Run clinics.
LOCAL & NATIONAL SERVICE
2013
Power of Know Conference, The Sacramento CAPITAL Foundation, Sacramento,
California, Facilitator
 Facilitated interactive workshops for youth (age 13-18)
 Encouraged open dialogue about healthy and unhealthy relationships
including domestic and family violence
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2011-2012
Compensation and Pension Clinic, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare
System, San Diego, California, Volunteer
 Chaperoned physical examinations
 Assisted with administrative duties like scheduling patient
appointments
2009-2010
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay, Berkeley, California, Volunteer
 Interacted with Alzheimer patients as a companion
 Participated with special events organized by the center
2013
National Hepatitis B Conference 2013 Planning Committee, Asian Pacific
American Medical Student Association
 Coordinated the national conference event held in Washington DC
 Arranged talks from renowned faculty studying Hepatitis B
 Organized a medical student research poster session
TEACHING SERVICE
2010
Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics, University of California, San Diego,
La Jolla, California
 Instructed physics laboratory courses for undergraduate students.
INTERESTS
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Snowboarding
Wakeboarding
Kayaking
Traveling
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