Christopher Antoniello
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
I am a highly motivated medical student interested in expanding my experience with patient advocacy. I have experience as a tutor, medical assistant, and volunteer for medical initiatives aimed at health maintenance. I start rotations this June at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, and will be based out of Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Fellow at Institute of Clinical Bioethics
St. Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Attend volunteer "health promoter" events throughout Philadelphia, at which I assist with providing health screenings such as BMI, blood pressure and pulse oximetry, blood glucose and cholesterol, PT/OT, mental health, wound care, dental, and vision
- Conduct research projects with the ICB
- Serve as a mentor for undergraduate students interested in attending medical, dental, or PA school
Medical Student Advocate
Main Line Health - Lankenau Hospital
Penn Wynne, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Speak with patients in the ED without a primary care provider to connect them with a new PCP
- Make phone calls to schedule patient appointments and ensure patients receive their appointment information
- Call patients with upcoming colonoscopy appointments to establish a rapport with them, review their preparation instructions, ensure they understand the procedure that will be done, answer any questions to the best of my ability, and coordinate with colleagues as needed
PCOM Volunteer Tutor
PCOM
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Volunteer tutor for first-year medical students and students in the PA and biomedical programs
- Motivate students using feedback and encouragement
PCOM PASS Mentor
PCOM
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Mentor a small group of 10 first-year medical students, helping them with their transition to medical school
- Set up meetings with my mentees to discuss study strategies and answer questions about particular classes
Academic Peer Tutor
Self-employeed
New Orleans, LA
08.2018 - Current
- Self-employed, with 200+ hours of tutoring undergraduate students at Tulane University in both General and Organic Chemistry
- Tutored in-person while a student at Tulane
- Currently hold sessions online through Zoom
Laboratory Researcher
PCOM
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Designed experiments to test the effects of SkQ1, a mitochondrial antioxidant, on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat hearts
- Analyzed experimental results and completed a poster, which will be presented at PCOM research day in April, 2025
Medical Assistant
MacInnis Dermatology
Mount Dora, FL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Took and updated patient histories, scribed during doctor visits, sent prescriptions to pharmacy, explained treatment plans and doctor recommendations to patients, assisted in biopsies and surgical excisions, got patients approved for certain prescription medications, scheduled patient appointments
Medical Assistant
U.S. Dermatology Partners
Rockville, MD
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Took and updated patient histories, scribed during doctor visits, sent prescriptions to pharmacy, explained treatment plans and doctor recommendations to patients, assisted in biopsies and surgical excisions, got patients approved for certain prescription medications, scheduled patient appointments
Hospital Volunteer
Tulane Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members
- Delivered meals to patients
- Spoke with medical students, residents, and nurses about their experiences
Student Volunteer
Gigi's Playhouse
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped lead sports and exercise activities for children with Down Syndrome
Education
DO - Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
PhiladelphiaBachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Chaminade High School
Mineola, NY06-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical research
- Health education
- Mentorship
- Time management
- Resource development
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- Ethical considerations
Timeline
Medical Student Advocate
Main Line Health - Lankenau Hospital
10.2024 - Current
PCOM Volunteer Tutor
PCOM
08.2024 - Current
PCOM PASS Mentor
PCOM
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Fellow at Institute of Clinical Bioethics
St. Joseph's University
05.2024 - Current
Laboratory Researcher
PCOM
05.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
MacInnis Dermatology
08.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
U.S. Dermatology Partners
03.2022 - 08.2022
Hospital Volunteer
Tulane Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Volunteer
Gigi's Playhouse
08.2021 - 12.2021
Academic Peer Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2018 - Current
DO - Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
Tulane University
High School Diploma -
Chaminade High School
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