Jason Kim
Infectious Diseases Fellow
Holland,OH
Summary
Diligent Resident Physician bringing a proven expertise in making accurate diagnoses and developing effective treatment plans. Highly committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Personable and focused with a passion for creating strong rapport with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Infectious Diseases Fellow
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Worked as part of an infectious diseases consult service to diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and recurrent infections
- Provided Infectious Disease-focused care under the supervision of an attending physician
- Identified and diagnosed a variety of different infections located in different body systems
- Counseled providers on appropriate antibiotic usage in patients with infections
- Counseled providers on how to recognize and treat rare infectious diseases
- Adjusted antibiotics for patients based on guideline-directed therapy and culture data
- Exercised antibiotic stewardship to prevent complications of inappropriate antibiotic use such as antibiotic resistance and C. Difficile
- Provided counseling to patients diagnosed with HIV on how to minimize viral load and the risk of accompanying conditions such as sexually transmitted infections.
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center
Lima, OH
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Communicated with patients to gain medical history and lifestyle information.
- Demonstrated care and compassion in explaining diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to patients and family members.
Emergency Room Volunteer
Northshore Evanston Hospital
Evanston, Illinois
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought them items for support.
- Oversaw items in patient rooms and replenished low supplies.
- Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
Education
D.O. - Medical Student
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Downer's Grove, IL 08.2017 - 2021.05
Master of Medical Sciences - Medical Sciences
Boston University
Boston, MA 09.2016 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Medicine
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 09.2012 - 2016.06
Skills
Health history acquisition
Chronic disease management
Inpatient care
Internal medicine
Care plan management
Medication Management
Diagnostics
Patient counseling
Bedside care
Interdisciplinary team coordination
Staff collaboration
Patient care standards
Health Risk Assessments
Chart review
Certification
BLS
Leadership
- Mobile Health Resident Committee: Coordinates with Ohio Northern University to deliver health care and develop preventive screening algorithms to underserved communities through a mobile health clinic bus - Committee Member.
Accomplishments
- Internal Medicine Board Certification - Passed the Internal Medicine Board Exam, 10/2/24
- Hospital-Wide Grand Rounds Presentation: "Much Worse than Just a COVID-19 Infection" - Primary Presenter, 8/9/23
- Case Report: "Cryptococcus Neoformans Presenting as a Large Pulmonary Cavitary Lesion in an Immunocompetent Female" - Primary Author, published on ElSevier IDCases, 11/1/23
- Case Report: "A Case of Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Pericarditis Progressing to Complete Atrioventricular Heart Block and Cardiac Arrest" - Co-Author, published on ElSevier HeartRhythm Case Reports, 7/23/23
- Literary Thesis: "Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Potential Clinical Vaccines for the Ebola Virus" - Author, published on OpenBU Boston University Theses and Dissertations, 8/17
Timeline
Infectious Diseases Fellow
University of Toledo Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
D.O. - Medical Student
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
08.2017 - 2021.05
Master of Medical Sciences - Medical Sciences
Boston University
09.2016 - 2017.08
Emergency Room Volunteer
Northshore Evanston Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Medicine
Northwestern University
09.2012 - 2016.06
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