Brandon Lew
American Canyon,CA
Summary
Ambitious incoming M1 at the California University of Science and Medicine with exceptional public health and policy advocacy skills, extensive teaching and leadership experience, and a scientific publishing history. Exhibits a strong passion for pediatric primary care, underserved medicine, and health equity. Adaptable with the capacity to grasp new responsibilities and concepts rapidly. Excellent work ethic, interpersonal, and organizational talents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Musician/Music Educator/Co-Director
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
07.2017 - Current
- Spearheaded a new segment during rehearsal where I educated the adult choir on dozens of musical theory fundamentals to improve execution.
- Demonstrated unwavering performance quality, even in challenging scenarios like last-minute lineup changes, technical difficulties, or absent members.
- Expanded repertoire by learning new musical styles and techniques through self-guided study or collaboration with other musicians.
- Crafted unique setlists that catered to diverse audiences, ensuring each service was a memorable and tailored experience for all.
- Coordinated community engagement opportunities, such as providing entertainment for senior citizens at local nursing homes.
Outpatient Clinic Scribe and Ambassador
NorthBay Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported timely diagnoses and streamlined patient care by recording relevant symptoms, medical conditions, and test results in Cerner and SYSTOC electronic health records.
- Upheld the highest standards of accuracy and patient confidentiality in records management by diligently performing routine quality checks, strictly adhering to HIPAA guidelines, and promptly addressing discrepancies or inconsistencies with the physician.
- Facilitated the practical floor training of four recruits.
- Updated 20 physicians' documentation preference guides to ensure the replication of high-quality patient charts.
- Obtained exposure in seven specialties: vascular surgery, wound care, orthopedic surgery, occupational health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and cardiology.
Youth Piano Teacher
Self-employed
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Boosted the confidence of three students in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Implemented tailor-made regimens for students to develop appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions, and pedal use.
- Established a strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Communicated transparently with parents regarding student progress.
Virtual COVID-19 Public Health Instructor
Johns Hopkins Health Education And Training Corps
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best sanitation and hygiene practices during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Applied various engaging teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Mentored teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
- Optimized lectures based on student and teacher feedback.
Health Legislative Intern
Maryland Office of the Attorney General
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported policy development by conducting comprehensive background research on dozens of public health issues, including Telehealth expansion, COVID-19, and health equity.
- Attended 80 legislative and regulatory hearings to record testimony.
- Updated databases for tracking legislation movement to ensure the accuracy of information provided to staff members.
- Critically analyzed policy to compose five letters of support, opposition, and information as testimony for legislative briefing.
HHMI Staff Research Associate I: Rape Laboratory
University Of California, Berkeley
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Published the discovery of a novel mechanism, dimerization quality control (DQC), and its pathway, which monitors human neuronal development.
- Published structural analysis that provides a mechanism for the reductive stress quality control pathway, which has been linked to cancer and diabetes.
- Obtained a $400,000 grant for future research on Huntington's Disease and the Huntingtin protein.
Clinical Workshop Coordinator
Global Medical Training
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted dozens of workshops on clinical medicine and public health topics in the context of medically underserved Latin American regions.
- Performed clinical humanitarian work for one week in rural Panama in January 2017 and tended to the medical and emotional needs of ~400 citizens of all ages at or near our mobile clinics.
- Coordinated and facilitated Mock Clinic Day to assess the competency of members before traveling abroad.
- Mentored four new Workshop Coordinators in best practices for planning and executing successful events, especially Mock Clinic Day.
Biology 1A Undergraduate Student Instructor
University of California, Berkeley
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Reinforced basic cell and systems biology in a one-hour discussion section of 28 students once a week with engaging worksheets and collaborative activities to accelerate mastery of the material.
- Held office hours once a week, which boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback (41% of my class received a grade of A- or better).
- Collaborated with staff members and professors to design midterm and final examinations .
Field Study Intern
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Shadowed Dr. Elizabeth Gleghorn and her medical team in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and physicians working in the NICU and PICU.
- Gathered valuable insight into how physicians and nurse practitioners collaborate with patients from diverse backgrounds, especially medically underserved regions, to optimize care plans.
Education
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Child and Adolescent Health and Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Inequalities
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular And Cell Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2018
High School Diploma -
American Canyon High School
American Canyon, CA06.2014
Skills
- Community Outreach and Advocacy
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Literature reviews
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Electronic Health Records Expertise
- Biochemical and Public Health Research
- Group and individual instruction
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications
- Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
- Intermediate proficiency with STATA
Publications
- Manford AG, Mena EL, Shih KY, Gee CL, McMinimy R, Martínez-González B, Sherriff R, Lew B, Zoltek M, et al. (2021). Structural basis and regulation of the reductive stress response, Cell, 10.1016/j.cell.2021.09.002
- Mena, E. L., Jevtic, P., Greber B. G., Gee C. L., Lew, B. G., Akopian D., et al. (2020). Structural basis for quality control of protein complex composition, Nature, 10.1038/s41586-020-2636-7
- Mena, E. L., Kjolby, R. A. S., Saxton, R. A., Werner, A., Lew, B. G., Boyle, J. M., et al. (2018). Dimerization quality control ensures neuronal development and survival, Science, 10.1126/science.aap8236
Presentations
Molecular and Cell Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology Symposium, Berkeley, CA (04/2018)
- Presented the cryogenic electron microscopy structure of the E3 ubiquitin ligase, SCF-FBXL17, bound to a BTB substrate, KEAP1, to provide insight into a mechanism for dimerization quality control
Timeline
Outpatient Clinic Scribe and Ambassador
NorthBay Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Youth Piano Teacher
Self-employed
11.2021 - 07.2023
Health Legislative Intern
Maryland Office of the Attorney General
12.2020 - 05.2021
Virtual COVID-19 Public Health Instructor
Johns Hopkins Health Education And Training Corps
09.2020 - 06.2021
HHMI Staff Research Associate I: Rape Laboratory
University Of California, Berkeley
07.2018 - 06.2020
Biology 1A Undergraduate Student Instructor
University of California, Berkeley
01.2018 - 05.2018
Field Study Intern
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
08.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Musician/Music Educator/Co-Director
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
07.2017 - Current
Clinical Workshop Coordinator
Global Medical Training
01.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Child and Adolescent Health and Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Inequalities
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular And Cell Biology
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
American Canyon High School
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