EMILY KILEN
Reddington Shores,FL
Summary
Physician and scientific writer with a background in primary care, internal medicine, and translational research. Experienced in analyzing clinical data, synthesizing scientific literature, and communicating complex medical concepts to diverse audiences. Published author with expertise in evidence-based medicine, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in translating research findings into clear, accurate, and engaging medical content for clinical, academic, and digital health applications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Physician
Twin Cities Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Produced detailed, accurate clinical documentation aligned with evidence-based guidelines
- Synthesized patient data and medical literature to inform clinical decision-making
- Communicated complex medical information clearly to patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis
General Medical Officer
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered comprehensive medical care while maintaining high-quality clinical documentation
- Interpreted clinical data and translated findings into actionable care plans
- Collaborated across specialties, reinforcing strong written and verbal communication skills
- Supported operational medical readiness through structured reporting and documentation
Intern Physician (Internal Medicine)
National Capital Consortium
Bethesda, MD
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted clinical assessments and documented detailed patient histories and treatment plans
- Integrated clinical evidence into patient care and documentation
- Developed concise and accurate medical summaries for interdisciplinary teams
Medical Student Research Assistant – Gastroenterology
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Analyzed clinical data for quality improvement related to medication safety (ranitidine recall)
- Synthesized findings into actionable protocols and reports
Graduate Research Assistant – Brain Injury Lab
Hennepin County Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed Python-based tools for imaging data analysis (DICOM)
- Interpreted complex datasets and translated findings into research outputs
Undergraduate & Translational Research (Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics)
United States Naval Academy & Johns Hopkins University
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted multidisciplinary research and authored thesis on metalloproteins
- Presented scientific findings at national conferences
- Selected for competitive Trident Scholar research program
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biophysics
United States Naval Academy
Skills
- Medical & Scientific Writing
- Clinical Research & Literature Review
- Evidence-Based Content Development
- Regulatory & Clinical Documentation
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Manuscript & Publication Development
- EMR/EHR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Python & Data Processing (DICOM, imaging)
- Python (data analysis, imaging processing)
- Statistical interpretation
- EMR/EHR systems
- Scientific literature review tools
Timeline
Primary Care Physician
Twin Cities Physicians
10.2023 - 03.2024
General Medical Officer
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2023
Intern Physician (Internal Medicine)
National Capital Consortium
07.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Student Research Assistant – Gastroenterology
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate Research Assistant – Brain Injury Lab
Hennepin County Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
Undergraduate & Translational Research (Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics)
United States Naval Academy & Johns Hopkins University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biophysics
United States Naval Academy
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota Medical School
PUBLICATIONS
- Kilen, E., et al. “Protein Engineering: Development of a Metal Ion-Dependent Switch.” Defense Technical Information Center (2017)
- Kilen, E., et al. “Nonlinear scattering of cross focused ultrasonic beams…” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2016)
- Kilen, E., Meninger, L., Lewis, S., Brennan, A., and Jones, R. “CLL Remission Induced by Treatment of Prostate Cancer.” ACP Tri-Service Meeting, September 2021.
- Kilen, E. and Swanson, H. “Military Sexual Assault and the effect on the Veteran population.” VA Longitudinal Undergraduate Education Report, April 2020.
- Kilen, E. “The treatment of MI in the Veteran Population.” VA Longitudinal Undergraduate Educational Report, March 2020.
- Kilen, E. “Integrative Volumetric Analysis of CSF using Python Analysis.” HCMC Brain Injury Research Lab Weekly Report, July 2018.
- Kilen, E., Johnson, T., Fisher, D., and Korman, M. “Nonlinear scattering of cross focused ultrasonic beams in a constricted flow for the detection of a thrombosis.” Acoustical Society of America 172nd Meeting, December 2016.
- Waychoff, K., Kilen, E., Terry, S., Anderson, N., Kynoch, M., Shabshab, S., Gilbert, E., McCrary, C., Cho, A., Gandhi, A., Barry, R. “Exoplanet Detection with WFIRST.” DC/MD/VA Summer Astrophysics Meeting, June 2015.
- Kilen, E., Waychoff, K. Anderson, N., Terry, S., Gandhi, A., Tiwari, R., Barry, R. “Searching for the Occultation of HAT-P-11b.” DC/MD/VA Summer Astrophysics Meeting, June 2015.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Resident Education Committee Representative
- President, Public Health Advocacy Student Alliance
- Legislative healthcare advocacy leadership
AWARDS
Trident Scholar (competitive research distinction), Public Health Advocacy Fellow, MedHacks First Prize Winner, Superintendent’s List (Top academic performance)