Jose Parra

Healthcare professional prepared to drive excellence in clinical operations. Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing patient care, and fostering collaborative environment. Known for adaptability, strong communication skills, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - 2025-2026

• Appointed as chief resident for my internal medicine residency program

Student Doctor of the Year - 2023

• Recognition on behalf of the students, faculty, and staff at Touro University Nevada

Thirty Under 30 Alumni Award, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity - 2020

• Awarded to alumni members of the organization who continue to represent the core values of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Best Overall Academic Performance, Touro University Nevada - 2019

• Medical Health Sciences Program

Manuscript Publications

• Sikand, A., Parra, J. A., & Weeks, B. H. (2023). Evaluation of sufentanil sublingual tablet 30 mcg for perioperative pain management of in-office rhinology procedures. Otolaryngology Case Reports, 27, 100521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xocr.2023.100521
• Joseph, S., Bagin, S., Parra, J., Pandit, M., & Patel, D. (2022). Innovative ways of treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the United States: A narrative review. Open Access Journal of Endocrinology, 6(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.23880/oaje-16000173
• Parra JA, Malekghassemi H, Hardy JP, Havins W. Should Healthcare Workers Treat COVID-19 Patients Despite Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment? [abstract]. In: Journal of Legal Medicine; May 2021.

Poster Presentations

• Parra JA, De Vera C, Vasaya S, et. al. Intractable Vertigo: The Cryptogenic Case of Lateral Medullary Syndrome. Poster presented at: ACP Souther Nevada; 2023 Sep.
• Parra JA, Malekghassemi H, Hardy JP. Should healthcare workers treat COVID-19 patients despite inadequate PPE?. Poster presented at: American Medical Association National Research Symposium; 2020 Jan 13; Remote.
• Parra JA, Landavazo J, Browder C. Synthesis of isoxazoline bacterial growth inhibitors via nitrile oxide cycloaddition reactions. Poster presented at: Northern Arizona University Undergraduate Research Symposium; 2017 Apr 28; Flagstaff, AZ.

Oral Presentations

• Ross-Lee B, Darko R, Darko N, Parra JA, Lewis A. (2022, April 27-29). Past & Present: Experiences of Underrepresented Groups and Populations in Medicine Across Generations. Panel in Honor of Dr. Meta Christy. [Conference session]. AACOM Educating Leaders Conference, Denver, CO, United States.
• Ross-Lee B, Gevitz N, Ward D, Parra JA. (2021, October 22-24). Meta Christy, DO, plenary session [Conference session]. OMED, Virtual Platform, United States.
• Parra JA. COSGPower Talk: Remember Your Why. Oral presentation at: Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Winter Business Meeting; January 2021.
• Parra JA, Parks T. TUNCOM School Report. Oral presentation at: Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Winter Business Meeting; January 2021.

Otolaryngology Research - (March 2022 - March 2023)

Ear, Nose, and Throat Consultants of Nevada

• Advisor: Ashley Sikand, MD
• Analyzing the use of sufentanil sublingual tablet as a pain control adjunct to minimal sedation protocols for in-office rhinology procedures.
• Manuscript published.

New Frontiers in Diabetic Nephropathy - (July 2022 - January 2023)

Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV

• Advisor: Saju Joseph, MD
• Analysis of current treatments and new frontiers in treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
• Manuscript published.

COVID-19 Pandemic & Ethical Implications - (June 2020 - August 2020)

Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV

• Advisor: Weldon Havins, MD, JD
• Analyzed the legal and ethical implications regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare professionals continuing to treat COVID-19 patients despite inadequate personal protective equipment and putting their own lives at risk.
• Poster presented at numerous conferences, abstract published.

Organic Chemistry - (August 2015 - May 2017)

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Advisor: Cindy Browder, PhD
• Designed and synthesized novel organic compounds with antibacterial properties in a research lab.
• Purified the synthetic products using column chromatography techniques and analyzed using 2D-NMR.
• Poster presented at undergraduate research symposium.

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

National Chair - Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) - (April 2021 - April 2022)

• Advocated on behalf of the unified osteopathic medical student voice in the United States to further develop and optimize medical education.

Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, NV

President - Osteopathic Medical Student Government Association (OMSGA) - (March 2020 - April 2021)

• Advocated on behalf of students at TUNCOM to better represent their interests alongside faculty administration.

President - Latino Medical Student Association - (August 2019 - May 2020)

• Advocated on behalf of students identifying as Latino/a to better represent their interests alongside faculty administration.

COSGP Wellness Committee - (2020 - 2021)

Regional Director

• Collaborated alongside other student leaders and administration at AACOM to develop wellness initiatives and brainstorm ideas to promote healthy lifestyles and mental wellness for medical students across the country.
• Oversaw a region of osteopathic medical schools on the west coast.

Touro University Nevada Stands for Justice Committee - (2020 - 2021)

Founding Member

• Collaborated alongside other student leaders, faculty, and administration at Touro University Nevada to promote awareness and educational resources regarding social justice issues being faced in the United States and globally.
• Recruited distinguished experts in social justice fields to provide educational content to the students at the university.

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity - Alumnus