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Isabelle Gell-Levey

Summary

I am a dynamic and multifaceted professional with a proven track record at Boston Medical Center. I am adept in research project design and statistical analysis and skillful in data collecting, analysis, and interpretation with multiple published research articles. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines, and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I aim to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Alzheimer's Disease Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Apply my medical expertise and critical analysis skills to supervise the organization of research clinical trials.
  • Conduct clinical and psychometric assessments, such as the Clinical Dementia Rating and Geriatric Depression Scale.
  • Implement treatment plans involving administering monoclonal antibody IV infusions within the clinical trial environment.
  • Participated in site monitoring visits, addressing any concerns or discrepancies related to patient enrollment or data collection procedures.
  • Monitored safety events during clinical trials by promptly reporting adverse events and implementing corrective action plans as needed.

Health Professions Mentor

Wellesley College
05.2019 - Current
  • Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program for two medical school applicants each cycle.
  • Enhance mentee performance by providing personalized guidance that includes, but is not limited to, editing personal statements, creating study schedules, MCAT preparation and tutoring, mock interviewing, and general support for as long as needed, including through the first year of medical school.
  • I guide my mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing my own personal experiences and offering practical advice, fostering a supportive and understanding environment.
  • Assist mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
  • Of 12 mentees through the years, 100% have gone on to attend medical school.

Research Assistant

Boston Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2024
  • Participated actively across three main areas of research: Psychiatry, Pediatric Neurology, and Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), culminating in multiple published research articles.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Collected, maintained, and analyzed large, extensive quantitative and qualitative data through chart review, experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Research domains: Predicting PTSD symptom severity with a novel model in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults; Factors contributing to international epidemiologic differences in Tourette's Syndrome across Black, White, and Latinx populations; Development of novel assessment tool to assess Sexual and Gender Minority health topics across UME.

Resident Physician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
  • Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
  • Leveraged medical expertise and critical analysis skills to diagnose illnesses and devise treatment strategies for pediatric patients
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of current treatments by participating actively in morbidity/mortality conferences, generating constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Responsibilities included gathering patient medical histories, conducting physical examinations, admitting and discharging patients, and documenting progress notes and hospital summaries.

Coach

Milton Academy
03.2010 - 06.2019
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among female athletes as a Varsity Volleyball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach by fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA
05.2022

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Chemistry

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
05.2013

Skills

  • Teamwork, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving
  • Proficient in SPSS, R, Python, Excel, MatLab, and various other coding platforms, as well as Microsoft Office
  • Research project design, writing, and publication (including IRB & grants)
  • Research Methods, Quantitative and qualitative analysis, Statistical Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Multilingualism: Spanish (native), French (conversational), ASL (conversational)

Certification

Basic Life Support CPR (BLS) – Certified Provider & Instructor, American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Certified Provider AHA

Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Certified Provider AHA

Neonatal/Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Certified Advanced Provider AAP

Publications

1. Second author : Valentine, S.E., Gell-Levey, I.M., Livingston, N.A. (March 2024) The Associations Between Gender Minority Stressors and PTSD Symptom Severity Among Trauma-Exposed Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 1 – 14.

2. First co-author : Crosby, B., Gell-Levey, I.M., Monroe, J., Streed, C.J., Siegel, J., Carter, E.E., Mulkey, N., Zumwalt, A.C. (December 2023) Comparison of faculty and student perceptions of sexual and gender minority content in a pre-clerkship medical curriculum. BMC Medical Education, 23; 973.

3. Second co-author : Zumwalt, A.C.1, Carter, E.E.2, Gell-Levey, I.M.2, Mulkey, N.2, Siegel, J.3, Streed, C.J.4 (April 2022) Development of A Medical Curriculum Assessment Tool Based Medical Education Competencies to improve Healthcare for Sexual and Gender Minorities. Journal of Academic Medicine. Submitted November 2020; Accepted April 2021.

4. Co-author : Crosby, B., Siegel, J., M.D Streed, C.J. Harris, A., Gell-Levey, I.M., Zumwalt, A.C.. Getting to the Root in Medical Education: Teaching Accurately on Gender and Sex. New England Journal of Medicine. Submitted July 2023. Under review.

5. (Forthcoming) First co-author : Gell-Levey, I.M., Kirschenbaum, D., Ginary-Perez, J., Patella, S., Conti, L., Mabray, P.D. Tourette Syndrome: Examining why prevalence varies between racial and ethnic patient populations at the largest safety-net medical center in New England. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Submitted May 2024.

Personal Interests

Live theatre, Broadway shows, pre-1960s musicals, listening to music on vinyl records, competing with myself to PR my completion time for the New York Times crossword puzzles, composing music, performing at open mic nights, cooking Dominican food, writing and publishing poetry, singing a cappella, all the sports all the time, and lounging with my two dogs – Phineas, a 2-year-old Doberman, and Asher, an 8-year-old Australian Shepherd.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Alzheimer's Disease Center
01.2024 - Current

Resident Physician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023

Health Professions Mentor

Wellesley College
05.2019 - Current

Research Assistant

Boston Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2024

Coach

Milton Academy
03.2010 - 06.2019

M.D. - Medicine

Boston University School of Medicine

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Chemistry

Wellesley College
Isabelle Gell-Levey