James Mersing
Morgantown
Summary
Board Certified Family Physician with a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive patient care. Highly skilled in diagnosing and treating wide range of medical conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless collaboration and effective patient outcomes. Known for compassionate approach, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WVU Family Medicine Core Faculty Member
WVU Medicine
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Core Faculty member involved in student and resident mentorship, teaching, and learning.
- Inpatient staff physician that oversaw Family Medicine Inpatient residents and patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring that all students made progress toward academic goals.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and ensuring open communication.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and promoting collaboration among peers.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive and personalized care plans for each individual.
- Mentored junior faculty members and provided constructive feedback, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Family Medicine Physician
Wedgewood Family Practice
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Became associate partner of large family community practice in Morgantown, WV as a result of hard work, work ethic, and focus on care of the patient as a whole
- Operated fully functional, busy family practice in Morgantown area with focuses on patient care and satisfaction with patient population ranging from birth to the elderly with an elderly focus
- Performed bi-annual evaluations and reviews of mid-level providers leading to increased and enhanced mid-level performance and satisfaction
- Mentored family medicine residents and nurse practitioner students with focus on patient care, general medical knowledge, and succeeding in a community family practice
- Liaison for local media outlets including personal appearances on television, radio, social media, and print regarding health and wellness
- Admission privileges to local community hospital (Mon General Hospital) during entire tenure at Wedgewood Family Practice
- Served in a volunteer capacity at Monongalia County Health Fair, 2016-2018, assisting staff develop, construct, and implement health and wellness projects for our patient population
- Contributed to the overall success of the practice by collaborating effectively with colleagues and medical staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through careful monitoring, follow-up appointments, and timely interventions.
- Managed chronic illnesses effectively by developing and implementing long-term care plans that prioritized patient goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in diagnosis and treatment, staying current on medical advancements and research.
Education
Board Certified Family Physician - Family Medicine Residency
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV06.2016
M.D. - Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV01.2013
Psychology -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.2009
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Research expertise
- Educational technology
- Academic advising
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Lectures and discussions
- Departmental leadership
- Effective communication
- Faculty collaboration
Local Lectures and Presentations
- Diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease and carotid atherosclerosis, 03/10/20, WVU Department of Family Medicine, Resident Didactic Lecture
- Diagnosis and management of diarrhea (infectious, C diff, and chronic), 06/16/20, WVU Department of Family Medicine, Resident Didactic Lecture
- Upper and lower GI bleeding, 09/22/20, WVU Department of Family Medicine, Resident Didactic Lecture
- Pulmonary hypertension, 11/10/20, WVU Department of Family Medicine, Resident Didactic Lecture
- Review of the Pharmacological Weight Loss Management, 04/06/21, WVU Department of Family Medicine, Resident Didactic Lecture
Certification
- Active American Board of Family Medicine certified Family Physician, 04/2016 - present, expiration 12/2025.
- American Board of Family Medicine licensure examination, 04/2016, passed.
- WV State Medical Licensure, active, expiration 06/2025.
- DEA license, active, expiration 01/2025
Timeline
WVU Family Medicine Core Faculty Member
WVU Medicine
07.2019 - 09.2023
Family Medicine Physician
Wedgewood Family Practice
07.2016 - 07.2019
M.D. - Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board Certified Family Physician - Family Medicine Residency
West Virginia University
Psychology -
West Virginia University