Summer internship that involved working alongside attending physicians and residents in various medical specialties, especially within the department of anesthesiology
Several opportunities for intubating and assisting with arterial and central line placements
60+ hours of IV practice alongside phlebotomists in the VA lab.
ACDT Certified Surgical & Medical Assistant
Mohs Surgery Center
Bloomington, IL
01.2018 - 01.2019
Mentored by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon
Duties included collection of relevant medical history from patients, administration of various medications (subcutaneous, intramuscular injections), excision and closure of malignant cutaneous lesions, charging all visits, sending prescriptions and referrals, consulting pharmacists and other physicians by phone as needed.
Miracle Network Hospital Organization
Children's Hospital of Illinois
Peoria, IL
01.2015 - 01.2019
Executive board member of IWU's chapter of Miracle Network Dance Marathon Organization
Maintained regular presence at Children's Hospital, especially with families in the NICU & PICU
Invited to 2019 National Miracle Network Conference in Indianapolis, IN
Despite smaller academic program size of approximately 2,000 students, IWU managed to raise over $60,000 across 4 years
100% went directly to the benefit of Children's Hospital and Miracle Network families.
Clinical Research Experience, Interventional Pain Anesthesia
Millennium Pain Center
Bloomington, IL
01.2016 - 01.2018
Worked alongside anesthesiologists sub-specialized in interventional pain
Learned fundamentals of anesthetics and chronic pain management
Procedures included cervical, lumbar, and sacroiliac nerve blocks, radio-frequency ablation, as well as major joint injections
Clinical research consisted of exploring pulsed non-ablative radio-frequency (PRF), ranging from investigating the molecular basis of pain and PRF in experimental animal models to implantation of spinal cord stimulators on patients participating in clinical trials.
Medical Externship (Plastic Surgery)
Twin City Surgery Center
Bloomington, IL
01.2017 - 01.2017
Externship that involved working alongside plastic surgeon for hundreds of consultation visits as well as subsequent reconstructive surgical procedures for oncologic (breast cancer, head and neck cancer) and traumatic deformities.
Medical Externship (Orthopedics, Oncology floors)
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
Normal, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assisted patients and nurses with day-to-day tasks such as nutrition, linens, secretarial responsibilities, transportation, janitorial duties, and guest services.
Student Educator (Biology, Chemistry)
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Worked alongside professors in providing undergraduate students education within the subjects of general biology, organic chemistry, genetics, and microbiology
Duties also included laboratory teaching and supervision.
Undergraduate Residence Hall Supervisor
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Facilitated an environment for college campus residents to maintain an overall healthy intellectual, social, physical, moral, and cultural development and frequently assessed readiness for evacuation and other emergency situations.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training Program
Trace Ambulance Services
Tinley Park, IL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Successfully completed year-long training program offered during senior year of high school in partnership with local Cook County EMS
Requirements included 200 hours of didactics and at least 50 hours of clinical ride-along training sessions
Skills learned include field airway management, emergency childbirth, trauma assessment and basic hemostatic techniques.
Education
Doctorate in Osteopathic (DO) Medicine (2019-2023) -
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)
Indianapolis, IN
Resident, Anesthesiology Residency Program (2024-2027) -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology (2015-2019) -
Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU)
Bloomington, IL
Chief Resident, Transitional Year Program (2023-2024) -
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Chicago, IL
Affiliations
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), 2022-present
American Osteopathic Association (AOA), 2019-present
Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA), 2019-present
American Heart Association (AHA) with BLS certification, 2019-present
Accomplishments
AHEC Scholars Program, University of Indianapolis, Central Health Education Center, 2021
Endowed Scholarship Recipient, Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), 2019-2020
University Dean's List, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2016-2019
Alumni Scholarship, Board of Trustees IWU, 2017-2018
AP National Scholar Award, College Board, NSMC, 2014-2015
Volunteer Experience
Medical Student Volunteer Clinician, Near West Clinic, Indianapolis, IN, 2020-2021: Obtained medical history and performed physical exams for patients seeking evaluation at free clinics serving the greater Indianapolis area. Presented findings and differential diagnosis to attending physician. Engaged in discussion of treatment options and plan of care.
International Service and Outreach, Global Medical Brigades, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 2017-2018: Facilitated mobilization of an annual free medical clinic in rural Honduras and traveled internationally with a team of 25 students and various healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, anesthesiologists, dentists, primary care physicians, optometrists, and general surgeons.
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL, 2017-2018: Participated in daily wellness activities aimed at preventing delirium in hospitalized elderly patients. Responsibilities included engaging patient in frequent conversation, particularly during mealtime and social entertainment (playing cards, board games). Patients were encouraged to walk outdoors if ambulatory. Friends and family members were often invited to join in on activities.
Research & Publications
Handy, J., Khrisat, D.. (2023, May 06). Cross Field Ventilation For Tracheal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patient With Prior Single Lung Transplant [Poster presented]. Annual Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Meeting /Portland, OR, USA.
Khrisat, D.. (2022, Sep). Review of Reactive Oxygen Species and Development of Neuropathic Pain. SCIRP Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Manuscript submission ID: 1920798.
Timeline
HME Internship
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
ACDT Certified Surgical & Medical Assistant
Mohs Surgery Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Externship (Plastic Surgery)
Twin City Surgery Center
01.2017 - 01.2017
Clinical Research Experience, Interventional Pain Anesthesia
Millennium Pain Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Medical Externship (Orthopedics, Oncology floors)
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Student Educator (Biology, Chemistry)
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Undergraduate Residence Hall Supervisor
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Miracle Network Hospital Organization
Children's Hospital of Illinois
01.2015 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training Program
Trace Ambulance Services
01.2014 - 01.2015
Doctorate in Osteopathic (DO) Medicine (2019-2023) -
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)
Resident, Anesthesiology Residency Program (2024-2027) -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology (2015-2019) -
Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU)
Chief Resident, Transitional Year Program (2023-2024) -
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center