COURTNEY AFRAM-GYENING
Orlando,FL
Summary
Osteopathic medical student with hands-on experience from a competitive orthopedic surgery externship, demonstrating clinical skills in EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. Engaged in impactful research on treatment outcomes, contributing to a published manuscript. Committed to a career in orthopedic surgery with a strong interest in sports medicine and academic medicine.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Medi Weightloss
Orlando, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Supported physicians by coordinating patient intake, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, and administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and body composition analysis to enhance understanding and adherence.
NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgery- Externship
Nyu Langone
New York, NY
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Selected for a competitive six-week orthopedic surgery externship.
- Shadowed Dr. Kirk A. Campbell in orthopedic sports medicine clinics and operating room, gaining insights into patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Observed arthroscopic and open orthopedic procedures and perioperative patient care.
- Participated in resident conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs, and orthopedic lectures.
- Collaborated on retrospective study comparing treatments for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears, contributing to evidence-based practice in orthopedic care.
- Performed chart review, operative note abstraction, literature review, and clinical data extraction.
- Assisted in creating scientific abstract and manuscript for publication, enhancing dissemination of research findings to the medical community.
- Summer Medical Student Externship Program in Orthopedic Surgery (SMEPOS), Newburger–Wechsler Scholar
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Orlando, FL01-2029
B.S. - Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors
Florida International University
Miami, FL01-2024
Skills
- Patient Care Techniques
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Injections
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Data Analysis
- Literature Review
- Documentation Management
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Communication
Honors And Awards
- Dean's Honor Roll
- Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Track & Field District Champion
- Basketball Hustler Award
Clinical And Technical Skills
- Clinical Research
- Data Analysis
- Literature Review
- Manuscript Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs
- Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Injections
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- President, Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group
- Volunteer, Orlando Health
- Volunteer, South Miami Hospital
- Shadowing, Internal Medicine – Orlando Health
Research
- Alzheimer's Research (Transgenic Swine): behavioral testing, brain tissue processing, and histology.
- Perceptions of Exercise in Obese Hispanic Males Using EEG: EEG acquisition and Brainstorm software analysis.
- Effects of Music in Exercise and Sport: BIODEX isokinetic strength assessment.
Timeline
NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgery- Externship
Nyu Langone
06.2026 - 07.2026
Medical Assistant
Medi Weightloss
09.2024 - Current
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. - Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors
Florida International University