Aejin Shon
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Dedicated Internal Medicine resident physician with a strong commitment to patient care, academic growth, and community service. Experienced in clinical research with several ongoing and completed projects, demonstrating diligence, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity. Passionate about advancing the field of medicine through evidence-based practice and contributing to research that improves patient outcomes while fostering meaningful connections within the medical community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Physician
University of Chicago Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Diagnose, treat and prevent various physical injuries and diseases in adults.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Clinical Research Assistant
Sibel Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated clinical research to test for efficacy and safety of the product
- Drafted and executed IRB protocols, post-processed collected data and organized them for further investigation by the engineering team
- Coordinated patient recruitment efforts and maintained communication with study participants.
Medical Assistant
Dr. John Oh, MD
02.2019 - 03.2020
Obtained vital signs, assisted the doctor with procedures, performed EKG, made appointments, and triaged more than 70 patient phone calls daily
- Made meaningful connections with the patients and staff
- Utilized ECW to organize laboratory results and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Medical Scribe
Christie Clinic, Orthopedic Department
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Documented patient interactions and clinical data in real-time during medical examinations.
- Streamlined charting processes, improving efficiency in information retrieval and patient care coordination.
Education
Residency - Internal Medicine
University of Chicago- Endeavor Health
Chicago06-2027
D.O. - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL12-2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication and empathy
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Clinical research experience
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Detail oriented
Research Experience
Clinical Implementation of Polygenic Risk Scores for Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease - Uptake and Impact in a Large Community Health System, 6/2025
- Retrospective chart review studying the impact of PRS for CRM disease on clinical decision making
- Study suggests PRS may influence clinical decision making, guide early intervention and personalized treatment
Digital health technology for Parkinson's disease with comprehensive monitoring and artificial intelligence-enabled haptic biofeedback for bulbar dysfunction, 4/2025
- Pilot feasibility study for Advanced acousto-mechanic (ADAM) sensors which offers artificial intelligence-driven haptic biofeedback to enhance swallowing frequency in Parkinson Disease patients.
Genome Sequence of “Candidatus Carsonella Rudii” Strain BC, a Nutritional Endosymbiont of Bactericera cockerelli, 1/2018
- Contributed to the genome sequencing and annotation of Candidatus Carsonella ruddii strain BC, characterizing its role as a nutritional endosymbiont of Bactericera cockerelli.
Ongoing Publication: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- Not sure how much to include
Leadership
- Internal Medicine Club- Liaison, member, Aug 2020-2024
- Integrative Medicine Club- President, Liaison, member, Aug 2020-2024
- Medical and Research Society- Vice President, Aug 2017 – Dec 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Awards
- Resident Teaching Award, Spring 2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Golfing
- Exercise
- Violin, Piano
- Reading
- Participating in church activities
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Resident Physician
University of Chicago Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Sibel Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Dr. John Oh, MD
02.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Scribe
Christie Clinic, Orthopedic Department
07.2018 - 12.2018
Residency - Internal Medicine
University of Chicago- Endeavor Health
D.O. - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
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