Kim Darden, MEd, PA-C
627 N. Brentwood Ct.
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 841-7049
kimdarden@cox.net
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dynamic, trailblazing physician assistant and educator with over 15 years of extensive clinical and research experience in
diverse therapeutic areas, including: Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Internal medicine, Orthopedics, and
Emergency medicine. Demonstrated collaborative leadership in current and previous employment opportunities with ability to
work effectively across functional and organizational boundaries. Accomplished, confident, and driven professional with
initiative for new challenges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALIMERA SCIENCES, Atlanta, GA
Medical Science Liaison – Midwest / Great Plains
October 2014 – Current
Medical science liaison for pharmaceutical company specializing in prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
 Develop professional relationships with thought leaders and health care professionals across a 12 State
region.
 Promote compliance with national industry guidelines and initiate on-going compliance training
programs for corporate peers.
 Establish relevant therapeutic education training for colleagues and corporate commercial
representatives.
 Instrumental in the launch of newly US Food and Drug Administration approved ILUVIEN ®.
 Support corporate research and development through facilitation of clinical trials.
 Critically review relevant research articles for participation in internal peer and external physician
journal club meetings.
CENTRAL PLAINS EYE MDS, Wichita, KS
Physician Assistant
August 2008 – August 2014
Ophthalmic physician assistant specializing in medical and surgical retina.
 Administered intravitreal injections for primary and adjunctive treatment of a variety of retinal
conditions.
 Managed surgical patients pre- and post-operatively by providing patient education, surgical consent,
anti-coagulation management, and communication with primary care physicians.
 Analyzed disease trends for most appropriate treatment recommendations and clinical research.
 Adept with electronic health records, electronic prescribing, and telemedicine.
 Completed ancillary medical forms including FMLA paperwork, patient assistance programs, and
medication prior authorization forms.
 Supervised, educated, and trained staff ophthalmic technicians.
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROFESSIONAL ASSOC., Wichita, KS
Physician Assistant
November 2007 – July 2008
Emergency Medicine physician assistant providing services to Wesley Medical Center.
 Provided emergency medical care as member of physician-directed team.
 Educated patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and preventive health recommendations.
 Ordered and interpreted diagnostic laboratory tests, radiology studies, or various other therapies.
 Referred patients to appropriate specialists, health facilities, agencies and resources.
 Performed diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as directed by supervising physician.
January 2001 – October 2007
WICHITA CLINIC, Wichita, KS
Physician Assistant
Gastroenterology / Hepatology / Internal Medicine physician assistant in multi-specialty clinic.
 Assessed and treat patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic and biliary conditions.
 Managed hospital inpatient consults, daily rounds, and dismissal reports.
 Sub-investigator for specialty related clinical research.
 Obtained insurance prior authorizations for prescription medications & therapies.
 Provided counsel on preventative healthcare and patient education.
September 1995 – August 1998
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle, WA
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Primary athletic trainer for the baseball and women’s soccer teams.
 Administrator of student athletic trainer program.
 Designed and implemented injury and post-surgical rehabilitation programs.
 Initiated baseball injury prevention program.
August 1993 – June 1995
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, KS
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Responsible for the overall medical care of baseball student-athletes.
 Graduate teaching assistant for undergraduate introductory athletic training course.
 Supervised student athletic trainers and daily training room operation.
 Administered preseason physicals and routine drug screenings.
COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Arkansas City, KS
Head Athletic Trainer
September 1992 – July 1993
Responsible for the care and prevention, recognition and evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic
injuries for all varsity athletes.
 Established a new athletic training program and implemented medical referral system.
 Responsible for budget, inventory, and purchase of medical supplies and equipment.
 Initiated student athletic trainer program and athletic training courses.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE / ROTATIONS
August 1999 – August 2000
PREFERRED MEDICAL ASSOCIATES / CROW-TRETBAR, Wichita, KS
ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, Wichita, KS
MID-AMERICA DIABETES ASSOCIATES, Wichita, KS
KANSAS ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, Wichita, KS
RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS – WEST CLINIC, Wichita, KS
KEPKA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER, Ellsworth, KS
HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, Phillipsburg, KS
NEOSHO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Chanute, KS
Internal Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Diabetes / Medical In-Patient
Orthopedic Surgery
Family Practice
Family Practice / Internal Medicine
Family Practice / Emergency Room
Emergency Room
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Physician Assistant, July 2000
Wichita State University
Honors: Cum Laude
Master of Education (thesis option), June 1995
Wichita State University
Concentration: Exercise Science / Wellness
Bachelor of Science – Education, May 1992
University of Kansas
Major: Exercise Science / Athletic Training
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Physician Assistant – Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – Member
Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants - Member
CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross
Guest Lecturer – Wichita State University Department of Physician Assistant
Guest Lecturer – Wichita State University Athletic Training Department
CLINICAL RESEARCH
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, multi-center study to investigate the safety and efficacy of 2mg TID of Study
Drug over 12 weeks followed by a 40 week re-randomized treatment period in diarrhea-predominate irritable bowel syndrome
subjects. (2002 – 2003, sub-investigator)
A multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study of low dose Study Drug in male patients with
irritable bowel syndrome. (2004, sub-investigator)
A 6-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study to assess the efficacy and safety of Tegaserod
(6mg BID) and placebo in female patients with dyspepsia. (2004, sub-investigator)
Pegaptanib Sodium for Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Edema in Poor Candidates for Standard Transpupil Focal Grid
Photocoagulation: Results of a Retrospective Case Series (2011 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Poster
Presentation, co-author)
Selective Triple Therapy Induction / Pegaptanib Maintenance for Occult Pattern Neovascular Age-Related Macular
Degeneration in a Patient with Retinal Pigment Epithelium Detachment (2013 Approved and funded original prospective
clinical trial: Valeant Pharmaceuticals / Bausch and Lomb Pharmaceuticals, initiating investigator)
Efficacy and Safety Study of iSONEP with and without Lucentis/Avastin/Eylea to Treat Wet AMD (NEXUS). (2013, Lpath,
sub-investigator)