ELIZABETH REGINA DAVIDSON

Professional Leadership & Administration

• Will coordinate clinical rotations and on-call schedules for 21 residents to ensure 24/7 departmental coverage and patient safety.
• Will serve as a primary liaison among residents, attending physicians, and hospital administration to facilitate smooth communication and resolve issues promptly.
• Will manage the residency educational curriculum, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide residents with constructive feedback on differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans.

Resident Clinical Duties:

• Leads clinical case presentations and board review discussions using AAP resources to foster education among faculty, residents, and medical students.
• Actively participating in QI and research initiatives, including integrating MyChart access for teenagers and raising awareness of firearm safety among the general pediatric population.
• Manages 13–15 daily patient encounters across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing comprehensive exams and evidence-based treatment plans for a diverse patient population.
• Performs comprehensive newborn assessments and manages neonatal complications in high-risk deliveries, including NRP protocols and respiratory support.
• Counsels patients and families on chronic disease management, including Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, and Sickle Cell Disease, and preventative care to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Achieving high patient satisfaction and improving health literacy by effectively utilizing translation services for a diverse patient population to ensure clear communication and informed care.

Clinical Instructor in the Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Immunology Department

• Facilitated Interactive Team Instruction (ITI) and small group discussions for Term 3, 4, and 5 medical students, focusing on high-yield USMLE Step 1 and 2 prep and basic science integration.
• Served as an evaluator for the Term 4 and 5 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs); assessed and critiqued clinical simulation lab skills, and graded Term 4 and 5 SOAP notes.
• Presented common clinical pathologies during senior faculty review sessions, which contributed to departmental medical education and curriculum development.
• Served as a Certified BLS Instructor, leading training sessions on high-quality chest compressions, AED operation, and bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation to Term 5 medical students.

Physician and Academic Leader

• Managed high-volume pediatric care (10-15 patients/day) across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing autonomous clinical oversight and leading daily ward rounds for a diverse patient panel.
• Acted as a primary responder to pediatric and neonatal emergencies; spearheaded stabilization and acute treatment protocols in high-pressure environments, including NRP, PALS, seizure management, hypoglycemia, and HIE (Prompt Therapeutic Hypothermia Initiation).
• Performed and supervised neonatal procedures, including neonatal intubation with surfactant administration, umbilical catheterization, intraosseous (IO) insertion, and exchange transfusions for severe hyperbilirubinemia.
• Managed respiratory support for unstable patients, including the initiation and titration of mechanical ventilation and CPAP, BIPAP, with team support.

Physician and Academic leader

• Supervised medical interns in clinical procedures, including lumbar punctures and specimen collection (blood/urine cultures).
• Performed neonatal intubation, surfactant administration, and acute respiratory stabilization for term and preterm infants in critical care settings.
• Supervised and performed neonatal resuscitation for high-risk deliveries; coordinated stabilization and safe transfer of neonates to maternity, neonatal, or tertiary care units

Subspecialities rotation and training

• Completed intensive core rotations in Pediatrics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Internal Medicine; managed daily inpatient rounds and clinical concerns for diverse patient group populations.
• Performed and assisted in general surgery procedures, including Decubitus ulcer debridement, incision and drainage of abscesses, and lower limb digit amputations.
• Attended Cesarean sections for neonatal delivery, providing immediate post-delivery assessment, NRP protocols, and stabilization for both term and preterm infants.
• Performed essential pediatric and neonatal procedures, including intravenous cannulation, phlebotomy, Lumbar Puncture (CSF collection), and sterile culture collection under senior supervision.

Rotated in the General Surgery

• Managed preoperative and postoperative checklist documentation for surgical cases, ensuring strict adherence to surgical protocols and patient safety standards.
• Performed and assisted in minor surgical procedures, including decubitus ulcer debridement, incision and drainage of abscesses, and lower limb digit amputations.
• Observed and assisted in complex surgical cases, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, indirect/direct hernia repairs, and hemorrhoidectomies.

Pediatric Outpatient Experience

Student Volunteer | Dr. Chatterdeo Seepersaud Pediatric Clinic | Georgetown, Guyana

• Conducted neonatal examinations and plotted anthropometric data (height, weight, HC, BMI) on growth charts to monitor developmental milestones.
• Counseled postnatal mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding and age-appropriate introduction of complementary feeding.
• Assisted in the administration of age-appropriate vaccines and educated parents on immunization schedules, emphasizing the critical importance of vaccine compliance.
• Learnt how to navigate the EMR system.

Leadership and Clinical Rotation

Clinical rotation representative in the 4th and 5th years of medical school representative

• Coordinate specialty-led teaching rounds; organized curriculum sessions by collaborating with senior faculty across various subspecialties.
• Directed peer teams in preparation for ward sessions, ensuring a supportive learning environment and the successful execution of clinical responsibilities.