GENERAL INFORMATION
AND PROGRAM PROFILES
(2011-2012)
SURVEY 1
A. General application/interviewing information
How many programs did you apply to? ____42____
How many interviews did you do? ___16_____
How many programs did you rank? ___11_____
Any programs you would not recommend interviewing at? __no______
B. Specific program information
1. Name: USC
2. Location: Los Angeles, Ca
3. Positives: Location, community hospital, don’t turn away patients, absolutely AMAZING
abuse/rape center (Dr. Heger)
4. Negatives: Lacking global health funding, no pulmonologist, lots of more intensive things sent
to CHLA, no retreats, no book money, interesting ward “call” system
1. Name: UC: Davis
2. Location: Sacramento, Ca
3. Positives: Smaller program, fun location (young population surrounding hospital), great
university support, great program director, best interview here with a hospitalist, past Creighton
SOM students there, best (healthiest) children’s cafeteria
4. Negatives: smaller program, pushy nurses (good and bad)
1. Name: Children’s Hospital: Orange County
2. Location: Orange County, Ca
3. Positives: New peds ED being built, nice facility, large population, large program, offer
subsidized housing, really social residents, location
4. Negatives: 2 locations that are far apart (orange and long beach) and can be rotating at long
beach and have clinic at orange which can take about an hour to drive in traffic, traffic, cost of
living, problems adjusting to duty hours, one work room per wards per location, bad dinner
1. Name: Harbor-UCLA
2. Location: Torrence, Ca
3. Positives: Absolutely amazing staff, small program so a chance to really know everyone (both
faculty and residents), ED month has good interaction with ED residents (getting to know other
specialities), new peds ED this fall, residents happy, great coordinator (Lisa), great if interested
in gen peds
4. Negatives: community based, no peds hospital, location (although everyone lives in Redondo
area), small program, no pulm, no real international oppurtunities unless you pay to go
1. Name: UCLA
2. Location: Los Angeles, Ca
3. Positives: Location, although no stand-along peds hospital it functions as one, CHAT
program, lots of opportunities for involvement in whatever interested in, awesome residents,
great attendings, name, loved it ranked it number 2
4. Negatives: commute, underwhelmed on my second look, name, cost of living with salary is
hard
1. Name: U. of Minnesota
2. Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
3. Positives: Location, history of taking Creighton students, great faculty, huge on international
oppurtunities and offer a track if interested, brand new huge peds hospital
4. Negatives: huge program yet didn’t connect with anyone on interview day, 4 separate
locations (although the residents say they like it, it seems like a lot)
1. Name: U. of Wisconsin
2. Location: Madison, WI
3. Positives: Great group of residents, nice hospital, best dinner I had
4. Negatives: Seemed to put on a face and not really answer questions or lie, having trouble with
the duty hours
1. Name: Medical College of Wisconsin
2. Location: Milwaukee, WI
3. Positives: Location, great social group of residents, good dinner, good staff, residents seem
happy
4. Negatives: Just not comfortable there, hospital outside of the city
1. Name: Jefferson/DuPont
2. Location: Philadelphia/DuPont Delaware
3. Positives: Great program, amazing residents, super supportive faculty and staff, residents
happy
4. Negatives: location, not many males
1. Name: U. of Connecticut
2. Location: Hartford, CT
3. Positives: large residency, very involved director
4. Negatives: location, didn’t connect
1. Name: Mount Sinai
2. Location: New York, New York
3. Positives: Great program, diverse patient population, diverse residents, wonderful faculty
support, roof deck, location!, subsidized housing everyone lives in, new ICU ward being built
then new NICU follwoing
4. Negatives: Not many males, cost of living, small pulm dept
1. Name: UNMC/Creighton
2. Location: Omaha, Ne
3. Positives: Known program, comfortable, little learning curve
4. Negatives: Very few single residents, very few males, still in Nebraska
1. Name: University of Utah (Primary Children’s)
2. Location: Salt Lake City, UT
3. Positives: Location, stand alone, diverse group of residents, diverse population, only peds
hospital in surrounding area, offer all subspecialties, relaxed residents
4. Negatives: Location, few males
1. Name: Phoenix Children’s
2. Location: Phoenix, AZ
3. Positives: Beautiful new hospital, location
4. Negatives: Maricopa community hospital, extremely large residency, randomly assigned to
either Maricopa or Phoenix Children’s, supposedly doesn’t mean anything, but it was weird,
really long interview day
1. Name: Mercy Children’s
2. Location: Kansas City, MI
3. Positives: Stand alone peds, cost of living, salary, benefits, location, program directors
4. Negatives: location, long interview day
1. Name: Rainbow Babies
2. Location: Cleveland, OH
3. Positives: 4. Negatives: so not for me, bad location and had to walk or cab to hospital which they say is
close, but a 15 min walk in a suit and heels in negative degree weather in winter – not okay.
C. Externships
Did you do any externships? ________ If so……
Where did you go and what rotation did you do there?
Harbor-UCLA: Peds ED
University of Utah: Peds GI
Where did you stay/how did you find housing?
UCLA – stayed with friends
Utah – lived at home
Was the externship worth doing?
Yes to both! If doing one at Utah, would not recommend GI, but better than nothing.
D. Additional advice
What months did you use for interviews? Nov, Dec, Jan
Any travel tips – stay with friends, group together if possible (Super hard), buy refundable
tickets if possible so can purchase cheaper tickets and then reschedule if necessary. Pack light
What was most important for you to find out during the interview? How it felt – if I was
comfortable with the other residents and felt like I fit in and would be happy.
What would you change about the interview/matching process? I wouldn’t apply and interview
at so many places (at least definitely wouldn’t apply to as many). I would try to do more
research on programs ahead of time.
Survey 2
A. General application/interviewing information
I couples matched so these numbers are likely overboard for anyone not couples
matching.
How many programs did you apply to? 34
How many interviews did you do? 16
How many programs did you rank? 14
Any programs you would not recommend interviewing at? Kansas University
B. Specific program information
1. Name: UMKC
2. Location: Kansas City
3. Positives: Best benefits, large program (if you’re looking for that), great fellowship
opportunities, great hospital facilities.
4. Negatives
1. Name: Kansas University
2. Location: Kansas City
3. Positives: Great program director
4. Negatives: Lots of FMGs, low pediatric board pass rates, recently on probation.
C. Externships
Did you do any externships? Yes If so……
Where did you go and what rotation did you do there?
Rush University in Chicago, I did Peds hem/onc
Where did you stay/how did you find housing?
Lived with parents
Was the externship worth doing?
Yes, I loved my time there, awesome residents, great attendings. Learned a lot, was allowed to
do bone marrow biopsies on my own. Worked with world expert hemophilia guy, great teachers
all the way around.
D. Additional advice
What months did you use for interviews?
November and December
Any travel tips: Keep eye out for southwest deals. Also UMKC will pay for your travel costs,
most places outside of west coast and Chicago will pay for hotel.
What was most important for you to find out during the interview?
A place I felt comfortable at. A place I thought residents seemed happy. Whether many
residents came out to dinner, cause that was a sign to me that they enjoyed the program and
enjoyed hanging out with each other.
What would you change about the interview/matching process?
Letters program send out saying they will rank you high, or letters students send out saying they
are ranking a program high. While I myself did it, and received letters, I think it affects your
match list and how you rank places, and it really shouldn’t. My biggest piece of advice is rank
program based on how much you like and NOT how high you think they’ll rank you.
SURVEY 3
A. General application/interviewing information
How many programs did you apply to? ___30 or 35, can’t remember_____
How many interviews did you do? ____14____
How many programs did you rank? ___14_____
Any programs you would not recommend interviewing at? __Las Vegas______
B. Specific program information
1. Name: Oakland Children’s
2. Location: Oakland, CA
3. Positives: great reputation in the area, supportive nice attendings, get to see a lot, residents
seem to get along well
4. Negatives: not in the greatest neighborhood, older hospital not as fancy as some you will see
1. Name: University of Washington
2. Location: Seattle, WA
3. Positives: great reputation, a lot of opportunities for really whatever you want to do, in a great
city
4. Negatives: I didn’t get the impression that attendings were very supportive or available for
residents/students
1. Name: University of Hawaii
2. Location: Honolulu. HI
3. Positives: I loved this program, great location, really great attendings/staff, small not free
standing children’s hospital but I really liked the hospital
4. Negatives: have a hard time recruiting residents due to distance/cost and therefore have had
trouble filling the program in the past
1. Name: CHOC/UC Irvine
2. Location: Orange, CA
3. Positives: great location, seemed like a great program, I liked the program director a lot
4. Negatives: cost to live in/near Orange, some questions about recent merge of CHOC/Irvine
1. Name: Harbor UCLA
2. Location: Torrance, CA
3. Positives: seemed like a great program with a lot of support of residents
4. Negatives: not the safest city but good areas nearby, not a free standing children’s hospital (if
that is what your looking for)
1. Name: Loma Linda
2. Location: Loma Linda, CA
3. Positives: seemed like a good program with a lot of support, less expensive area of California
4. Negatives: no meat served at hospital (I actually didn’t really care about this, the food the
gave us on interview day was really good)
1. Name: Utah
2. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Positives: loved this program
4. Negatives: it gets cold in Utah
1. Name: New Mexico
2. Location: Albuquerque
3. Positives: great location with a lot to do outdoors, nice hospital, everyone seemed really
supportive and to get along well
4. Negatives:
1. Name: Phoenix Children’s
2. Location: Phoenix, Az
3. Positives: nicest hospital I went to, all you can eat free food, really liked the chief residents
and everyone else I met.
4. Negatives: husband didn’t want to live in Phoenix
C. Externships
Did you do any externships? __Y______ If so……
Where did you go and what rotation did you do there?
Oakland (cardiology) and Seattle (NICU)
Where did you stay/how did you find housing?
Stayed with friends in both places
Was the externship worth doing?
Both were worth doing. I think I got a really good feel for both programs although the NICU
rotation I did was at UW and not the Children’s hospital where residents spend most of their time
D. Additional advice
What months did you use for interviews?
I did 2-3 interviews in November, the majority in December and then I think 3 more at the
beginning of January
Any travel tips
Try to schedule interviews in nearby locations around the same time. Stay near where the
interview is going to be so that you don’t need to rent a car.
What was most important for you to find out during the interview?
Just if I thought it would be a good place to spend the next 3 years. I found a lot of programs to
be very similar and actually had a really hard time making a rank list and ranking one over
another.
What would you change about the interview/matching process?
I probably would have applied to fewer schools if I were to do it over. I still feel good about the
number of interviews I did though.
SURVEY 4
A. General application/interviewing information
How many programs did you apply to? ___30_____
How many interviews did you do? ___14_____
How many programs did you rank? ____14____
Any programs you would not recommend interviewing at? ___No—all depends what your
looking for_____
B. Specific program information
1. Name: Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston and
BMC)
2. Location: Boston, MA
3. Positives: Multiple site system that combines a huge free-standing children’s hospital that
sees just about everything with a city hospital that deals largely with the underserved population
of Boston: I liked the balance between these two hospitals and it seemed to me like I would get
exposure to absolutely everything. The residents were some of the friendliest I met at any
program and went out of their way to include my fiancé as well. Tons of great opportunities for
research and global health and advocacy projects. Great program directors who really seem to
stick their necks out for the residents and their families. For me, this program was the total
package I was looking for.
4. Negatives: Far from my family; Boston is expensive; Larger class size is not ideal for some
people. ~85% go on to fellowships… They mentioned they still train great general pediatricians
but I think there is a strong emphasis on preparing for a fellowship or academic career so might
not be the best place if you are thinking general peds
1. Name: Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital (Stanford) (26/class)
2. Location: Palo Alto, CA
3. Positives: Was an excellent program in a really cool location; the clinical experience seemed
to provide adequate exposure but wasn’t as overwhelming as some other big programs; Excellent
global health program; They have had Creighton grads in their residency program (one of the
third years was from Creighton); Multiple site system (Some view as negative but I liked this);
strong emphasis on EBM; good exposure to inpatient and outpatient services on electives
4. Negatives: Expensive city; This changes from year to year but there was a lower percentage
of males in the program compared to others; Won’t see some of the issues may see in a larger
city (eg, trauma)
1. Name: Michigan
2. Location: Ann Arbor, MI
3. Positives: Brand new children’s hospital that is incredible; There was a very strong emphasis
on gen peds but definitely carries a great name and great fellowships; Michigan has a ton of
money so there were great benefits and resident assistants (take over the clerical duties of
residents such as scheduling follow up, getting outside records, etc.) Do a second continuity
clinic in 2nd and 3rd year (can be primary care, specialty, or research)
4. Negatives: Population of Ann Arbor didn’t seem incredibly diverse (although this is hard to
gauge in an interview day); most of the residents were nice but there was one or two that seemed
a little stuck up (again, something you will probably find everywhere);
1. Name: Baylor (Texas Children’s Hospital)
2. Location: Houston, TX
3. Positives: The best program and resources for global health out of everywhere I
interviewed—The Chief of Pediatrics is a huge advocate for it and this is what he puts a lot of his
efforts into; Multiple sites; strong experiences in primary care, subspecialty, diversity and
research; residents were very friendly
4. Negatives: This program is HUGE (~55 residents/class); And for how big it was, I didn’t get
to meet a ton of them; Houston seems like an OK city but not the greatest
1. Name: Children’s Memorial (Northwestern)
2. Location: Chicago, IL
3. Positives: Excellent teaching conferences—the morning report and noon conference were the
best I saw on the interview trail; brand new Children’s hospital right in the Loop. Residents were
awesome and very friendly. Really seemed to push residents but at the same time were very
supportive and watched out for residents
4. Negatives: Never got to meet the program director, which I believe this was the only
interview I was on that the program director didn’t come in and at least say a few words; One of
my faculty interviewers didn’t even read my application beforehand and another seemed like he
could care less about talking with me; Very disappointing since the program itself and residents
were awesome; Chicago has lots of pediatrics residencies
1. Name: University of Wisconsin
2. Location: Madison, WI
3. Positives: I had a great time in my interview here; the residents were great—very friendly and
down to earth and really got along well. Global health track where you get two weeks per year
devoted to global health lectures; Rotate through every subspecialty throughout the three years;
Madison seemed like a very fun town;
4. Negatives: This seemed like a very ‘up and coming’ program to me. Their program director
has very high goals: they are increasing the number of beds in the hospital, increasing the class
size, and he is working hard with current residents to improve the program; so not too many
negatives, but I think I was just looking for a slightly bigger program
1. Name: Colorado
2. Location: Denver, CO
3. Positives: Huge catch area where you get exposure to both urban and rural health issue;
diverse patient population; lots of rural options available; multiple site; can tailor electives how
you want them; medical Spanish classes available that are taught by residents; lots of elective
time
4. Negatives: I couldn’t tell if the training here was really as good as it seemed. They kept
saying how awesome the training was but then the resident who gave my tour said for his GI
elective all he did was watch scopes. Everyone seemed to say positive things more about Denver
than about the program itself. Almost everyone stayed at Colorado for fellowship, but I couldn’t
tell if that was because they liked the program or because they couldn’t go anywhere else
C. Externships
Did you do any externships? ____No____ If so……
Where did you go and what rotation did you do there?
Where did you stay/how did you find housing?
Was the externship worth doing?
Having not done an externship, I would recommend doing one for the sole fact that you get to
see a program for more than one day. Sometimes it was really hard to get a feel for how I would
like a program for three years in less than 24 hours.
D. Additional advice
What months did you use for interviews? November-January
Any travel tips: Try and group where you can. Make sure your letters of rec are in—I felt like
this is what held up some of my interviews, unfortunately. Don’t be afraid to call and try and
rearrange interviews if it is more convenient (but easier to call than to email).
What was most important for you to find out during the interview? Biggest thing for me was to
see if I could fit in with the residents and the faculty I met. I also wanted to make sure my fiancé
was okay with the city and that she got along with residents. The dinners got to be a pain by the
end but I think they are very important.
What would you change about the interview/matching process?
It wouldn’t be as expensive and we would be able to find out earlier… It sucks having to
scramble for a place to live and move in such a short amount of time.
SAMPLE PERSONAL
STATEMENTS
“It’s ok Maurice. The doctor is almost done,” I translated as empathetically as I possibly could
through a language barrier. Maurice was a young boy who came to our makeshift clinic in the rural
Dominican Republic. He suffered a terrible accident two years prior and endured a tree branch penetrating
his arm. Despite reasonable care for the region, he still had the vague sensation of a part of that branch
remaining in his arm. Our doctor did not think it was anything more than scar tissue, but at Maurice’s
insistence, she made a small incision in his forearm. After a few minutes of exploration, sure enough she
removed a small stick. When he had been sutured, Maurice smiled, said, “Muchas gracias,” and made his
way home.
“You know there are a lot of people here in Omaha that need help.” I inevitably hear these words
every time I tell my grandfather about an upcoming mission trip abroad. He’s right. Whether it’s the
unvaccinated children I saw in Ghana, or the 4-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis who I cared for in Omaha
whose parents were unable to secure comprehensive care, the medical and social issues are the same.
Nonetheless, across all of these situations, whether near or far, my desire to provide the best care possible
remains strong. The relationships and experiences I have forged with people all over the world have
shown me that despite location, we often have the same needs, hopes, and struggles. At the same time,
these unique individuals have helped teach me how to serve and address their care as a physician that both
enjoys my career and understands the universal nature of serving others.
Through all of these interactions, I have found that the ones that make me smile the most are
those involving children. Children have an energy and an outlook on life that makes all of the hard work
and long hours put in at the hospital worth it. During my pediatrics clerkship, it was very interesting to
see the disease processes I had read about the first two years of medical school firsthand. What the first
two years don’t teach you, however, is how these diseases affect families. I enjoyed working as a team
with residents, attendings, nurses, and, above all, families to form a treatment plan to help a child feel
better. I found it very rewarding to watch a child go from the brink of being intubated because of the
severity of his asthma attack to walking out of the hospital smiling from ear to ear with his baseball in
hand.
While I learned a lot about caring for patients during my third year clerkships, I think I learned
even more about myself. I am a team player that is always willing to do what is asked of me. I am flexible
and can work with many different personalities. I am teachable and always open to improvement while
working hard to use mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. When I tackle a new and challenging
concept, often the only way I can understand it is if I break it down into the simplest fashion possible.
This allows me to conceptualize difficult topics and then explain them in simple ways to others, including
eager students and worried family members of patients.
When looking ahead to residency, I am looking for a program that will foster my strengths and
improve my weaknesses. When I finish residency, I want to be a self-sufficient pediatrician that can
manage many different patients in a variety of situations as well as be prepared for an assortment of
different fellowship opportunities. I am looking for a program that encourages caring for the underserved
areas throughout our country and throughout the world. I hope that such a program also has residents that
work well together and create a supportive environment.
I have not always known that I wanted to be a pediatrician, but I have always been aware of my
desire to serve others. Working with children is one of the most rewarding aspects of life and gives me the
opportunity to aid families while enjoying my profession. I relish most of all in that this unique and
rewarding interaction can take place in the heart of a metropolitan city or in the rural village of an
underdeveloped country where I can help others like Maurice.
“There is nothing more toxic and deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill
you! Leave a door open, and one could walk right into this factory. Right into the monster
world!” – Henry J. Waternoose (Monsters, Inc.)
If I could change this quote around to fit myself, it would say, “There is nothing more
beautiful and astonishing than a human child. A single touch could enlighten you! Leave a door
open, and one could walk right in. Right into my world!” This re-worked quote would make an
ideal sentence for me. Growing up I always found babies and children fascinating. I wanted to
play with them and watch them for their unique movements and sounds. From this, grew my
interest in pediatrics.
My pediatric clerkship solidified my desire to be a pediatrician. During my inpatient
month I saw an 11 year-old patient for a week. She was my first pediatric oncology patient. In
all honesty I was scared to go into her room. Here I was, 27 years old, healthy and in medical
school, about to go into the room of an 11 year old who had been hospitalized more times than I
knew and was fighting for her life. I was nervous; what would I say to her, how would I react?
After a couple of minutes in the room, I discovered I had nothing to worry about; for as unsure as
I was of myself, this little girl’s confident personality put me at ease. At the end of the exam,
after laughing through her witty and mature comments, I walked out of the room astonished by
the fact that I had not taught the patient, but that she had taught me not only about herself and her
clinical problems, but about myself and my strengths as a communicator and care-giver.
All my life I have been sociable. My neighbors used to comment on the fact that my
brother and I would always wave to them or converse with them if asked questions. To this day I
still find it easy to talk to adults and peers, to reassure them and be a listening ear. I have
patience with children that allows me to sit with them and play games, but also a respect for
them that allows me to talk and relate at their level, with language they can understand, without
baby-talking them. This is a valuable characteristic in pediatrics, where parents are silently
freaking out, and kids are unsure of what is occurring and just need comfort. On top of this, I am
a well-educated woman who is able to be the medical provider to a child, voicing opinions,
suggesting treatments, and taking an active part in the care team.
I find it important to feel a sense of camaraderie with my fellow residents, attendings,
students, and staff. I want to be a part of a care team that functions together in a synergistic
fashion. It is also important to have exposure to a variety of medical problems and specialties, as
well as to a variety of races, religions, and ethnicities to ensure a well-rounded education. I want
to finish residency as the most competent physician I can be – in treating medical problems, and
also treating different individuals as well. It is also important for me to maintain my physical
and emotional well-being throughout residency. I look forward to planning or attending group
activities with my fellow residents that will allow for continued personal and social growth
outside the hospital.
I always tell people “I know this sounds bad, but I love really sick kids.” What I mean is
I see myself doing inpatient pediatrics somewhere and would currently prefer a bigger city. As I
think about my future, I believe I would like to specialize in something, but my mind is open to
the possibilities that training will allow me to experience. Kids, or “little monsters” as some
people call them, think in a different way, their bodies act in a different way, and they have their
own language. In the future, I see myself striving to understand this special, unique world that is
pediatrics. I hope to accomplish this through continued education, experience, and exposure at
my location for residency.
I walked into the waiting room at Children’s Memorial Hospital feeling on top of the world. Besides
the fact that volunteering at the hospital was my favorite day of the week, I had also just received my first
medical school acceptance a few days earlier. That feeling disappeared when I saw a couple who I adored, but
who I hoped I would never see again, at least not under these circumstances. They were the parents of the
most amazing little girl I had ever met. Ashlynn was four years old and she had the ability to put a smile on
anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She had been diagnosed with leukemia for the 2nd time a year
before, and her cancer had been in remission for the last 6 months. When I saw her parents, the despair in her
mother’s eyes said everything, Ashlynn’s cancer was back. I walked over and hugged them, and as I did so, I
could not control the tears streaming down my face. I was inconsolable because I knew how hard Ashlynn had
fought the last few years and knew this was not fair. Still crying as I walked into the playroom, I saw
Ashlynn’s beautiful smiling face as she ran over to me and gave me a huge hug. She looked up at me with so
much innocence and said, “What’s wrong Wally?” All I could respond with was a forced smile, so she
grabbed me by the hand and led me further into the playroom. “Let’s go paint a picture together and make you
feel better,” so sweet were her words and her gestures. As we walked to her paint supplies, I realized that
Ashlynn’s heart was so kind that she cared more about how I was feeling than her own feelings. We spent the
rest of the day painting, drawing, and playing games and never once did that smile or glowing personality
leave her, not even for a moment. Ashlynn was resilient.
Whenever asked how I decided I wanted to go into pediatrics, my instant response is always Ashlynn.
She, along with the several other children I had the pleasure of meeting, made my decision for me. I have
always enjoyed spending time with youth, whether by tutoring elementary school students, spending time with
my young cousins, umpiring little league baseball, or volunteering in the Hematology/Oncology department at
Children’s Memorial Hospital, my time spent with young people has given me some of the most rewarding
moments of my life. Furthermore, during my medical school career I have shown a dedication to the
community’s young in addition to a strong work ethic, as evidenced by my various volunteering efforts. I also
believe I have shown a keen ability to connect with young people and their families, which is likely a
reflection on the close-knit family structure I grew up in, and the strong relationships I have formed.
My years at both Loyola Chicago and Creighton University have instilled in me a dedication to
service in the Jesuit tradition, and I have had many experiences that have shaped me into the adult I am today
and the future physician I know I will be tomorrow. For as long as I have been developing my interest in
medicine, I have been accumulating essential skills and strengths that will enable me to become a competent
and compassionate physician. My greatest strength is my work ethic, and it can be applied to many aspects of
my life. Through my work with different charities and groups in the Omaha area, including Magis Clinic and
Project Homeless Connect, I have gained the ability to provide truly compassionate care while celebrating
diversity. Through previous experiences, I have gained critical decision making skills, an attention to detail,
and a genuine responsibility for the care of others. I will use these skills to build strong relationships with the
youth I meet, and to my residency program where I will bring enthusiasm, a good sense of humor, and a
dedicated work ethic.
My decision to pursue a pediatric residency is based on many factors: I am attracted to the daily
interactions with young people and the opportunity to have a positive lifelong impact on their wellbeing. I
value the notion of working with the families in a team-oriented approach toward both preventative medicine
and treatment of illnesses. The flexibility of a career in pediatrics is also appealing in that numerous
possibilities for both primary care and subspecialty work are available. My immediate goal is to join a
residency program that is both challenging and supportive, providing an environment in which to work with a
diverse population, expand my clinical reasoning skills, and explore fellowship opportunities. I hope to be
involved in a program that provides a supportive and energetic learning environment with a sense of
community and belonging among the residents and faculty. I plan to take on an active role in the community
through advocacy and educational programs. My goals are clear as I have illustrated, but there is one that I
cannot truly express in words. I hope to live up to the expectations I have for myself, based on what I learned
from Ashlynn and every other child I have had the pleasure of knowing. They are a large factor in my decision
to pursue a pediatric residency so that I can continue learning from them, as well.
The hospital contained little more than the necessities, beds and a few important medical supplies. The
rooms were old and painted a simple white. But, walking into the sun-filled pediatric unit with bright
blue Winnie the Pooh curtains and children’s books and toys scattered on a nearby shelf, it was clear
this would be a great experience. For the next month I volunteered at El Hospital del Nino in La Paz,
Bolivia. The patients suffered a variety of maladies, from broken bones and treatable rashes to more
critical flesh eating infections and third degree burns, yet they all had some things in common. They all
squealed with delight when I handed out donated toothbrushes and toothpaste, smiled from ear to ear
when we played games at their bedsides, and even the patients dealing with tremendous pain could not
have looked more thrilled than when we opened new coloring books and packages of crayons.
When I started medical school several months later I convinced myself to leave my options open and
explore the various fields of medicine, but it was impossible to get the memories of those pediatric
patients out of my head. Despite how sick the children were, they still retained a contagious happiness.
Despite the lack of medical supplies and advanced equipment, I loved learning about the various
pediatric diseases and conditions the patients suffered from. And despite my desire to leave my options
open, I knew I wanted to be a pediatrician.
I am attracted to a career in pediatrics not solely because of my love of working with children or my
strong interest in pediatric diseases, but also because it is a career in which my actions will generate a
lifelong impact. An important part of this impact comes through teaching both children and their
parents about healthy behaviors and preventative medicine, closely related issues that I feel strongly
about. Working with Tar Wars, an anti smoking campaign, and on a research project aimed at increasing
bicycle helmet usage, I saw the positive impact of teaching these behaviors first hand. I believe my
sense of determination and ability to empathize will help me encourage patients and their families to
embrace and incorporate these behaviors. My strong work ethic, demonstrated in the various work and
volunteer positions I have held, will keep me focused on this goal.
As a medical student I treated a patient with a serious inherited heart condition. The mother of the
patient had the same condition but for various reasons neglected her health and refused to be treated.
Interestingly, she was doing everything possible to ensure her son received the best medical care. I
enjoy pediatrics because I appreciate this partnership that forms not just between parents and
physicians, but in the entire healthcare team. I believe my strong communication and interpersonal
skills, partly developed through years of playing on and coaching sports teams, will enable me to work
well in this team environment. In addition, my sense of humor will further aid me in dealing with
difficult situations that sometimes arise in these interactions.
I hope to join a residency program that embraces these same values, a sense of partnership and a teamoriented approach, and enables me to continue exploring my interests, including advocacy and
educational outreach, while pushing me to reach beyond my comfort zone and develop additional skills.
I appreciate the flexibility of a career in pediatrics with numerous possibilities for both primary care and
subspecialty work. I seek a program with opportunities to explore these various areas within the field.
Importantly, I also aspire to find a program that provides opportunities to work with a diverse
population, including the underserved. As I prepare to enter a residency program I am eager to further
explore pediatric medicine, hone my clinical skills, and pursue the passion that arose when I entered the
Bolivian Winnie the Pooh themed pediatrics ward.
SAMPLE CV’S
CV:
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
 Doctor of Medicine, anticipated May 2012
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
 B.S., Phy., Physics, Minor in Biophysics, conferred May 2008
V.J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School, Omaha, Nebraska
August 2000– May 2004
 High School Diploma, conferred May 2004
August 2008-Present
August 2004 – May 2008
HONORS &
DISTINCTIONS____________________________________________________
AOA Honor Medical Society, 2011-Present
Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2011-Present
Creighton University School of Medicine Clinical Curriculum Honors, 2010-2011
 Internal Medicine Clerkship, Family Medicine Clerkship, Pediatrics Clerkship, Obstetrics and
Gynecology Clerkship, Psychiatry Clerkship
Beirne Scholarship, 2010-2011
 Given to students who are in good academic standing
Creighton University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Curriculum Honors, 2008-2010
 Principles of Pharmacology, Behavioral Development II: Social Marginalization and Behavioral
Health, Gastrointestinal System
Creighton Family Medical Scholarship, 2008-2012
Creighton University, Magna Cum laude, May 2008
Alpha Sigma Nu, Spring 2008
Dean’s List honors, Fall 2004, Fall & Spring Semesters, 2005-2008
WORK EXPERIENCES ______________________________________________
Institute for Latin American Concern Summer Program Coordinator, 06/2011-07/2011, Santiago,
Dominican Republic
 I spent 6 weeks in the Dominican Republic leading a group of medical, pharmacy, dental, and
nursing students along with various professionals in setting up a clinic in the rural community of La
Vereda. The clinic ran in the mornings and provided basic health care services to the community and
the surrounding communities. The afternoons were spent making house calls and teaching
preventive medicine.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES ______________________________________________
Vital Signs Mentoring Program
Fall 2010- Present

Goal of the program is to foster the professional and personal development of a group of first,
second, and third year medical students through a series of group meetings and activities, one-on one
mentoring, correspondence through email and phone, and leadership by example.
Magis Clinic
Fall 2008 – Present
 Student facilitated comprehensive healthcare clinic for the underserved Omaha population allowing
substantial autonomy in conducting complete histories and physical exams, developing assessments
and rendering treatment plans for a wide variety of acute and chronic diseases, as well as the
spectrum of mental illness.
Make-A-Wish Run Organizer
2009
 Organized a 5K race in Omaha to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. We did fundraising,
solicited sponsorships, and took care of logistics for the race. We raised over $3000.
Project CURA
Summer 2009
 Four-week service trip to Senchi Ferry, Ghana with a group of classmates between first and second
year of medical school. We participated in a 3-day effort sponsored by Rotary International to
administer the live oral polio vaccine to children in several small towns. We also helped in clinics,
schools, and participated in building a library for the community.
Institute for Latin American Concern Ayudante
Summer 2008
 Spent the summer before medical school in the Dominican Republic in the small community of El
Papayo. As an ayudante, I helped do intakes, take vital signs, and translated for the medical students
and doctors.
San Lucas Mission
Summer 2008
 Spent two weeks in Guatemala helping build a school, participated in a reforestation project, and
volunteered in an eye clinic where cataract surgeries were done.
Up ‘Til Dawn, Executive Director
2007-2008
 Directed a letter-writing campaign that raised over $60,000 for St. Jude’s Hospital. Had the
opportunity to travel to Memphis, Tennessee to tour St. Jude’s.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
____________________________________________________
Admissions Committee: Fall 2009-Present
 Interview and give tours to prospective medical students
Pediatrics Interest Group: Fall 2008-Present
RESEARCH_EXPERIENCES___________________________________________________
Biophysical Optics Research
January 2007-May2008
Creighton University Biophysical Optics Research Group, Omaha, Nebraska
 Under the supervision of Dr. Mike Nichols, Associate Professor of Physics, utilized an optical
stretcher to apply force to bone cells stained with a dye to measure intracellular calcium
concentrations in an attempt to better understand cell signaling response to an applied force and
bone cell biomechanics
 Gained experience applying skills in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer
programming
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS______________________________________________
C.L. Posey, A.E. Ekpenyong, M.M. Marquardt, _________, T.J. Smith, R.P. Thomen and M.G. Nichols.
Determination of Bone Cell Elasticity through Ray Optics Modeling of the Optical Stretcher. Presented at
Posters on the Hill, April 30, 2008, Washington D.C.
C.L. Posey, A.E. Ekpenyong, M.M. Marquardt, _________, T.J. Smith, R.P. Thomen and M.G. Nichols.
Determination Cell Elasticity through Hybrid Ray Optics and Continuum Mechanics Modeling of Cell
Deformation in the Optical Stretcher. Presented at 52nd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society, February
2-6, 2008, Long Beach, CA.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS____________________________________________________________
Travel, baseball, running, camping, basketball, college football, music, Spanish
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**********@creighton.edu
EDUCATION
Creighton University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, anticipated May 2012
2008-2012
Boston University
M.A. Medical Sciences
Thesis: “Obesity and its treatment by various anti-obesity agents”
GPA: 3.78
2007-2008
University of California – Santa Barbara
B.A. Psychology; B.A. Biological Sciences
GPA: 3.73
2002-2006
Salt Lake Community College
GPA: 4.0
2003
East High School, Salt Lake City, Utah
GPA: 4.0
1998-2002
LEADERSHIP
M3/M4 Component Committee Student Representative
Attend monthly meetings with the faculty leaders of M3 rotations and coordinators
to voice student concerns, criticisms, and ideas from students.
2010-Present
Vital Signs Peer Mentor
Meet with M1s and M2s to provide support, answer questions, and help with any
problems they may be encountering in medical school.
2010-Present
Physician Liaison for Magis Clinic
Coordinated physician volunteers for Magis Acute Care and Sexual Health Clinics
(student-run clinic for the underserved) and attended weekly officer meetings for
clinic organization.
2009-Present
Student Admissions Committee
Interviewed prospective medical school applicants and provided hospitality for
potential students.
2009-Present
Perinatal Program
2010
Provided support for a 15-year old pregnant girl by accompanying her to medical
appointments and through hospital visits.
January 2009 – January
M2 Class Creighton Medical Student Government (CMSG) Representative
Attended monthly meetings with all medical school class officers and CMSG officers
to voice student concerns and communicate with students about campus and
medical issues.
2009-2010
Interactive Study Supplements
Helped prepare online study supplements for some of the classes held during the
M2 year.
2009-2010
Nebraska Medical Association (NMA) Alternative Delegate
Alternative delegate to the Nebraska Medical Association Conference.
2009-2010
M1 Class Secretary
Kept minutes at our class officer meetings and assisted with various activities.
2008-2009
Kappa Kappa Gamma Vice President Standards
Implemented sorority policies.
2004-2005
Kappa Kappa Gamma Vice President Scholarship
Monitored members’ academic performance to conform with sorority standards.
2004
EMPLOYMENT
CiCi’s Café
Worked as a cashier, hostess, and server at Cici’s café in Tarzana, California which
served breakfast, lunch, and brunch.
Summer 2007
Market Street
Worked full-time as a waitress at the only fresh fish restaurant in Utah.
2006-2007
Health Professions Peer Advisor
Advised students on medical school processes, including the application process,
time lines, and various resources for potential students.
2005-2006
Princeton SAT Instructor
Provided SAT preparation courses for Princeton Review in Santa Barbara, California
area high schools.
2005-2006
CLAS Tutor
Worked as a Genetics tutor summarizing lectures and providing individual student
interventions. University of California, SB.
Fall 2005
Nordstroms
Worked as a cashier and sale help during winter and summer breaks.
2000-2005
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Magis Clinic – Student Volunteer, Manager, Fundraisers
Volunteered performing physical exams, diagnosing, and treating underserved and
homeless individuals in Omaha. I also worked as a clinic manager, and attended
weekly officer meetings where I contributed to organizing of the clinic and
fundraising efforts and events.
March 2009 – Present
Kids Explore – Pediatric Health Fair
Volunteered at a community children’s health fair at the “Superhero” Station,
helping kids create masks and arm bands to create their own superhero.
February 2011
Diabetes Run/Walk
Volunteered at the registration table for the run/walk with participant registration.
August 2010
Fit for Life
2010
Helped implement and plan a week-long curriculum for fifth graders teaching the
importance of exercise.
January 2009 – January
Midwest Biomedical Research Forum
January 2010
Provided assistance with registration for poster presenters.
February 2009 &
Global Crossroads in Peru, South America
Participated in Project CURA, a 3-week student volunteer experience in Peru
providing hygiene information and physical exams for children.
May 2009 – June 2009
Creighton Blood Drive
2010
Provided assistance with registration and procedures for blood donors.
January 2009 & January
Make-a-Wish Run
Provided assistance with registration and finish line procedures for fundraiser.
September 2009
Call or Be Called
Measured Blood pressures, BMIs, and vision for individuals in the Omaha area in an
effort to help raise awareness of heart disease, its implications, and risk factors.
May 2009
Undergraduate Alcohol Awareness at Creighton University
Facilitated a small group discussion with undergraduates about alcohol use and
implications for medical school admission.
February 2009
Food Bank
Helped sort food at the Omaha food bank.
February 2009
Body Basics
Educated children (grades 1-3) about bones, how the heart works, and the eye using
a cow’s eye dissection, cadaver heart, and preserved bones as teaching aids.
October 2008
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Provided golf-cart transportation to cancer patients.
2006-2007
Raggedy Ann – Santa Barbara
Provided weekly visitations at a local nursing home.
2004–2006
Habitat for Humanity – Cape Town, South Africa
Worked for a day in Habitat for Humanity in Capetown while studying abroad in
South Africa.
July 2004
RESEARCH
Creighton University Pediatric Department: “PAP Screening”
Dr. Cristina Fernandez
2011
Looked at the PAP screen results to determine if still an effective way to detect
cervical epithelial changes, in relation to the small amount of inner city kids who
actually are screened and followed-through. Presented a poster at the Annual
Pediatrics Research Forum in Omaha, Nebraska.
University of California: Santa Barbara Student Researcher
Dr. Eduardo Orias
Worked in a genetics lab on campus helping map the genome of the single-celled
organism Tetrahymena using DNA polymorphisms. University of California, SB.
2004-2006
University of Utah Student Researcher
Dr. Dana Carroll
Worked in a biochemistry research lab in Utah exploring the use of zinc fingers as
vectors for gene replacement in C. elegans. University of Utah.
June-Sept 2005
HONORS/RECOGNITIONS
Psychiatry Clerkship Honors
Honored both the clinical component and exam component of the clerkship.
February 2011
NMA Student Leadership Scholarship
Received for outstanding leadership while in medical school.
October 2010
Beirne Scholarship
Awarded at the beginning of the third year for good standing in medical school to
help with tuition, books, cost-of-living.
July 2010
Course Honors
Honored Behavioral Medicine I, Gastroenterology, Applied Clinical Skills, and Case
Studies in Medicine.
2008-2009
Distinction in the Major, Biological Sciences – UC: Santa Barbara
Awarded at undergraduate graduation for completing independent research in the
Biological Sciences.
May 2006
Academic Honors – UC: Santa Barbara
Dean’s Honor (7 times) and participated in Honors Program starting as an incoming
freshman.
2002-2006
PRESENTATIONS
Fuchs, E., Fernandez, Cristina M.D., Hundson, Cathy, M.D., Reinke, Sara M.D., & Toffle, Jeffery, M.D.
“Pap Screening”
May 2011
Poster presented at Annual Pediatric Research Forum at Children’s Hospital and
Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Fuchs, E., Foote, C., Jensen, T., Hill, P., Pudwill, B., et al. “Fit for Life”
Poster presented at Annual Pediatric Research Forum at Children’s Hospital and
Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
May 2010
Fuchs, E., Gotesman, M., & Saks, K. Mapping the Tetrahymena thermophilia genome.
Poster Presentation at UC: Santa Barbara Undergraduate Research Colloquium in
Santa Barbara, California.
Spring 2005 and 2006
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
USMLE Step 2
August 2011
USMLE Step 1: 222
ACLS
BLS
June 2010
2009-Present
2009-Present
MEMBERSHIPS
American Medical Association (AMA) and Nebraska Medical Association (NMA)
American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
Phi Rho
Pediatric Interest Group
Health Professions Association
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
2008-Present
2008-Present
2008-Present
2008-Present
2004-2006
2003-2006
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Dance, Running, Tennis, Skiing, Soccer, Music, Television, Movies, Acting, Reading, Traveling
EDUCATION:
2008 - Present
Doctor of Medicine: To be Conferred May 2012
Creighton University School of Medicine: Omaha, NE
2002 - 2006
Bachelors of Arts with Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago: Chicago, IL
 Major- Economics, Minor- Chemistry
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2010 – 2011
Beirne Scholarship
Creighton University School of Medicine
•
2006
2002 – 2006
2002 – 2003
Scholarship given to third year medical students in good
academic standing
Magna Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago Honors Program
Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Dean’s List
Loyola University Chicago
Illinois State Scholar
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
2010 – Present
2009 – Present
2009-2010
2004 –2006
2003 – 2006
Vital Signs Mentor
Creighton University: Omaha, NE

Mentored 1st and 2nd year medical students on
workload, study habits, and the overall rigors of medical
school
Class Social Chair
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
 Organized class events such as picnics, class dinners, baseball games,
Golden Apple
Body Basics President
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
 Arranged teaching of anatomy to 5th grade students around the Omaha
area by contacting elementary schools, getting medical student
volunteers, and organizing supplies
College Against Cancer Vice President
Loyola University Chicago: Chicago, IL
 Helped run this organization including rallies, fundraisers, and Relay
for life
Freshman Orientation Leader
Loyola University Chicago: Chicago, IL
 Helped freshman become familiar with the campus, organized events,
and made them feel welcome during their first year at Loyola
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2011 – Present
Kids Against Hunger
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
 Bagged and boxed non-perishable foods that would help feed
malnourished and poverty stricken children all over the w
2011 – Present
Children’s Federal Advocacy
American Academy of Pediatrics: Washington D.C.
 Met with several members of Congress advocating for more funds to be
dedicated toward children and their healthcare
2009 – Present
Project Homeless Connect
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
 All day clinic checking the health of thousands of homeless residents of
Omaha
Magis Clinic
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
 Volunteered at the acute care and mental health clinic for underserved
patients
2008 – Present
2009 – 2010
2008 – 2010
Tar Wars
Omaha, NE
 Educated elementary students about the harmful effects of smoking and
preventing them from starting
Body Basics
2008 – 2009
2006 – 2008
2004 – 2008
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
 Volunteered at different schools teaching 5th grade students about
anatomy
Youth Health Extravaganza
Omaha, NE
 Volunteered at a clinic for uninsured children and conducted well-child
checks and school physicals
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Chicago, IL
 Organized events including Light the Night, Connect2Cure, and other
events to raise money.
Children’s Memorial Hospital Volunteer
Hematology/Oncology Dept: Chicago, IL
 Volunteered and interacted with children with cancer. Spent most time
in playroom with them but also helped nurses and physicians with the
care of the children
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
2009 – Present
2009 – Present
2008 – Present
2008 – 2010
American Pediatric Association
Pediatric Interest Group- Creighton University
Creighton Division Fundraising Chair
American Medical Association
Student National Medical Association
Creighton University Division Treasurer
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present
2003 – 2004
Medical Student Tutor: Host Defense and Immunology
Creighton University: Omaha, NE
Math and Science Tutor
Kennedy Elementary School: Burbank, IL
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS:
Rabi SM, Patton LR, Fjortoft N, Zgarrick DP. “Behind Academic Dishonesty in Pharmacy
School: Exploring Characteristics,Prevalence, Attitudes and Perceptions.” Am J Pharm Educ. August
2006. 70(4):1-8, Poster Presentation.
Research under the direction of Dr. D. Crumrine, Loyola University Chicago. Synthesization and isolation of a new
anti-cancer/anti-tumor drug, 2005- 2006.
EMPLOYMENT
2006 – 2008
Blood Bank Technician
Christ Medical Center: Oak Lawn, IL
 Duties included communicating with the floor, issuing blood to floors,
thawing FFP and cryoprecipitate, pooling platelets, irradiating blood
products, washing blood, and others.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Arabic (Spoken)
Working Knowledge of Spanish
Computer Programming
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint Presentations
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES:
Running, Intramural Sports, Watching sports, Movies, Listening to Music, and Spending time with friends and
family.
Name
Address
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone Number
email
EDUCATION
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
 Doctor of Medicine, anticipated May 2012
August 2008 – Present
September 2003 – March 2007
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
 Bachelor of Science, Biology
 Minors: Spanish & Chemistry
 Emphasis Area: Human Biology
Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon
 Spanish Medical Interpreter Training
Spring 2007
June 2004 – July 2004
University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
 Spanish Study Abroad Program
September 1999 – June 2003
Charles A. Sprague High School, Salem, Oregon
LEADERSHIP
Pediatrics Interest Group Officer
2010 – Present
American Medical Association Member
2010 – Present
Class of 2012 Student Government Representative
2008 – Present
Student National Medical Association Member
2008 – Present
2009 – 2010
Family Medicine Interest Group Executive
RESEARCH
Participating in research under Dr. Christina Fernandez
May 2009 – Present
Creighton University School of Medicine, Pediatrics Department
Poster
Miner, F., Fernandez, C., Manar, S., et al. (2010, May). Combined intervention in increasing helmet usage in second
graders: A prospective controlled study. Poster Presented at the Pediatrics Research Forum, Omaha Children’s
Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
HONORS/AWARDS
Salem Hospital Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Salem, OR
2008 – Present
Salem Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Recipient
Salem, OR
2008 – Present
Beirne Scholarship Recipient
Omaha, NE
Cum laude
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2010 – 2011
2007
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2007
Presidential Scholarship Recipient
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2003 – 2007
Dean’s List
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2005 – 2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Tar Wars, Omaha, NE
Coordinator
 schedule and organize anti-smoking presentations for elementary classrooms
 generate financial support for campaign
August 2010 – Present
Student National Medical Association, Omaha, NE
SNMA Mentor
 assist undergraduate mentees in preparing for medical school
August 2008 – Present
 provide mentees support in undergraduate studies
Magis Clinic, Omaha, NE
August 2008 – Present
Medical Student Volunteer
 volunteered over 30 hours providing healthcare for homeless
 assist in special clinics including sexual health and pediatric clinics
Vital Signs Mentoring Program, Omaha, NE
August 2008 – Present
Mentor
 act as peer mentor to other medical school students
 facilitate interaction between alumni and students
Family Medicine Interest Group, Omaha, NE
FMIG Executive
 raised student interest in family medicine through organization fairs
 attended Family Medicine National Conference in Kansas City, MO
 organized lectures with family medicine staff
Perinatal Experience, Omaha, NE
Medical Student Volunteer
 attended perinatal appointments of expectant mother with high-risk pregnancy
 provided support for mother during pregnancy and delivery
Annual Youth Health Extravaganza, Omaha, NE
Medical Student Volunteer
August 2009 – August 2010
January 2010 – May 2010
September 2009
 completed school physicals for Omaha youth
 discussed and distributed information on maintaining good health
Project Homeless Connect, Omaha, NE
Medical Student Volunteer
 took patient histories and vital signs
 performed diabetes screenings
Charles Drew Health Center, Omaha, NE
Body Basics Instructor
 taught minority youth basic anatomy
 educated families on healthy lifestyles
March 2009
October 2008
July 2007 – July 2008
Sacred Heart Hospital, Eugene, OR
Emergency Department Volunteer
 assisted staff in patient care
 prepared examination rooms
VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE, EUGENE, OR
Medical Records Volunteer
 organized medical records
 assembled paperwork from outside sources
 pulled files before patient visits
Patient Assistance Program Volunteer
 contacted drug companies to enroll patients in programs
 ordered prescriptions
 recorded incoming and outgoing medications
 called patients regarding prescriptions
 answered various patient questions
Child Family Health International, La Paz, Bolivia
Pediatric Medical Volunteer
 assisted pediatricians with examinations
 distributed donated medical supplies
 raised money for orphanage to fund medical and nutritional needs
 participated in Grand Rounds
 attended medical Spanish classes
Tutor, Eugene, OR
Chemistry Tutor
 assisted struggling high school students with homework
 helped students develop effective study techniques
EC Cares, Eugene, OR
Spanish Translator
 interpreted for Spanish speaking children during classroom activities
 interpreted teacher instructions for Spanish speaking parents
OCTOBER 2003 – JULY 2008
January 2008
January 2005 – December 2005
March 2004 – June 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Omaha Parks and Recreation, Omaha, NE
Aquatics Assistant Manager
Salem Hospital, Salem, OR
Nursing Assistant
YMCA of Salem, Salem, OR
May 2009 – August 2009
September 2007 – July 2008
June 2003 – July 2008
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
CITY OF SALEM RECREATION LEADER 3, SALEM, OR
Summer Program Supervisor/Lifeguard/Soccer Instructor
Talecris Plasma Resources, Eugene, OR
Donor Processor
JUNE 2001 – JULY 2008
April 2007 – August 2007
Downtown Athletic Club, Eugene, OR
May 2006 – August 2007
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
OTHER SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS/INTERESTS
Spanish proficient, Certified Nursing Assistant, Soccer, Skiing, Hiking, Swimming, Traveling, Movies