I have a passion for creating visuals that enlighten and impress. Medical education informs my artwork, resulting in detailed, accurate depictions of complicated medical or scientific topics. My enthusiasm for melding art and science fuels me to explore and create effective solutions to design challenges. I enjoy working with clients to produce clear and concise representations of complicated content. I am equipped to produce visuals including, but not limited to, illustrations for textbooks, patient education material, editorial artwork, 3D models of anatomical structures and medical devices, informational graphics, educational games, etc.
EXPERIENCE
Content Developer and Designer, Jan. 6, 2020–June 30, 2020
NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI), Stratford, NJ
After working for the NMI as an intern from Sept.1, 2019–Jan. 5, 2020, I joined full-time to configured the visual presentation of Continued Medical Education (CME) learning modules. These modules aimed to improve opioid prescription practices and patient centered care. I designed and developed customized icons and detailed illustrations for learning modules, which included supplemental materials such as digital tool-kits, workbooks, patient education handouts, resource information handouts, and more. I primarily focused on the New Jersey Opioid Medical Education Program, which is featured on the NMI's Research and Grants webpage.
Virtual Reality (VR) Total Hip Arthroplasty Simulation Internship
Rowan University, June 2019–Dec. 2019
As the lead student of the biomedical visualization team in the development of an orthopaedic surgical resident training simulation in VR, sponsored by the Camden Health Grant, I supervised and delegated tasks including storyboarding, anatomical modeling, user experience design, 3D animation, simulation script research and development, and collaboration with medical experts.
EDUCATION
BFA in Biomedical Art and Visualization, Jan. 2018–Jan. 2020
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.00/4.00
Ann B. Ward Creative Achievement in Fine and Performing Arts Award
Graduate Medical Education, Aug. 2015–May 2017
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), Camden, NJ
As an MD candidate, I passed all Phase I curriculum courses (pass/fail) at CMSRU. This curriculum covers human anatomical structure & function through cadaver dissection, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, behavioral science, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology in the context of each major system: dermatology, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, psychology and ortolaryngology.
BS in Biological Science & BS in Biochemistry, Aug. 2011–May 2015
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.99/4.00
Student representative of the College of Science & Mathematics chosen to address graduates at Commencement
Robert N. Renlund Preprofessional Award in the Allied Health Field
Robert D. Bole Humanitarian Award
RESEARCH
Neurosurgery Research Volunteer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Summer 2013
I volunteered in the neurosurgical research laboratory of Dr. Adam Resnick, PhD, conducting research on a drug that inhibits HDACs from acetylating histones with the greater goal of preventing the transcription of tumor causing genes. Collaboration with clinicians to determine the most constructive field of study at the time, allowed us to research therapies that would directly benefit future patient outcomes. It was gratifying to conduct research with a true purpose and direction. During my time with their team I learned various research techniques and data visualization, took part in lab meetings, and attended lectures on other research projects.
Rowan University, Aug. 2013 – May 2015
Under the guidance of Dr. Gregory Caputo, PhD, two other students and I performed an analysis of the structure-activity relationships of antimicrobial peptides. We studied peptide interactions with varying membrane compositions, resembling mammalian, bacterial, and intermediate lipid bilayers. This required us to collaboratively interpret our results. I have gained experience in trouble shooting problems in the lab and have enjoyed interpreting results to determine the effects of different amino acid substitutions on the efficacy of antimicrobial peptides. I took leadership of the design and presentation of our poster for the 2014 and 2015 STEM symposiums, held at Rowan University.
Effect of medical students as patient health coaches on 30-day readmission rates of at-risk patients
Cooper University Hospital (CUH), Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2017
I collaborated with one other medical student to research a potential new program implementing medical students as health coaches for patients who have a high risk for readmission. The goal was to ultimately reduce 30-day readmission rates at CUH and to give medical students hands on experience with patient centered care, connecting patients with community resources, and understanding the challenges patients face during and after being discharged from the hospital. We studied the effectiveness of this potential program using ourselves as the first student health coaches. We became familiar with the resources available in Camden, developed meaningful relationships with patients, and grew more knowledgeable in patient care post-discharge, research strategies, and statistical analysis. After the first summer in this role we also recruited other medical students to serve as health coaches. After implementation, there was a decrease in the rate of 30-day readmission rates of at risk patients at Cooper University Hospital.