Kevin Jacome
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Driven by a passion for medical education and wellness, I leveraged my roles at NCC Psychiatry Program and RowanSOM to enhance student and resident engagement and well-being. As a founder, educator, and mentor, I've facilitated key initiatives, including the first CAP case lecture series. My achievements are underpinned by passing all COMLEX levels and a strong ability to foster academic and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder: CAPs Interest Group
NCC Psychiatry Program
Bethesda, Maryland
12.2024 - Current
- Founded the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Interest Group, connecting residents and medical students with faculty mentors and research opportunities within the field, and establishing the program's first monthly CAP case lecture series focused on pediatric psychopharmacology.
Wellness Champion
Walter Reed Graduate Medical Education Committee
Bethesda, Maryland
12.2024 - Current
- Promoted resident well-being as a Wellness Champion by serving on the hospital-wide GME Wellness Committee, collaborating on wellness initiatives, coordinating resident events, including the annual 'Thank a Resident Week,' and ensuring effective communication of wellness resources to residency program leadership through monthly meetings.
Teaching Fellow
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland
12.2022 - Current
- Dedicated to fostering the next generation of physicians, providing comprehensive instruction to medical students in both classroom and clinical settings, including active participation in medical rounds, and delivery of targeted lectures on psychiatric principles and best practices.
- Served as a mentor to medical students interested in psychiatry, offering guidance on career development, residency applications, and navigating the complexities of clinical rotations, contributing to their professional growth, and fostering their interest in the field.
Peer Tutor
RowanSOM Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Peer Tutoring Program
Stratford, NJ
01.2018 - Current
- Provided tutoring and mentoring to first- and second-year medical students in the areas of osteopathic manipulative medicine, pharmacology, clinical medicine, histology and anatomy
Faculty - Operation BushMaster
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Contributed to the development of future military medical officers by serving as faculty for the 5-day Operation Bushmaster (0500-1600 daily). Provided instruction and evaluation on the role of a psychiatrist in a Role 2 treatment facility, grading, and offering feedback on student performance in the Behavioral Health Officer role within simulated deployed environments.
Grand Rounds Chair
NCC Psychiatry Program
Bethesda, Maryland
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Co-led the weekly coordination and execution of Grand Rounds presentations, sharing responsibility for all logistical aspects, including speaker scheduling, venue arrangements, A/V setup, and communication with faculty and residents, ensuring seamless delivery of educational content to the entire program.
Class President
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, ROWANSOM
Stratford, NJ
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Served as the primary liaison between the student body and university administration, leading the Class Council in the development and execution of initiatives designed to enhance student engagement, foster a positive learning environment, and promote academic success.
- Collaborated with university leadership, including the Clinical Education Team, Academic Affairs, and Deans, to identify and address student concerns, proactively proposing and implementing solutions to enhance the student experience.
Vaccinator
Rowan Medicine COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Stratford, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered vaccines to local healthcare providers and general members of the community and assisted other students and staff with running the clinic
Panelist
Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment (PULSE)
Camden
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Tasked with providing mentorship and transparency to premedical students regarding medical school’s academic rigor and how it compares to undergraduate education, as well as giving advice on how to maximize efficiency and minimize stress during the application process and beyond
Volunteer
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Stratford, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Volunteered to teach premedical students about the principles of osteopathy through direct interactions and inviting students to shadow me during OMM labs throughout the first two years of medical school
Participant
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
Stratford, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Participated in over 50 hours of training in preparation to promote diversity, acceptance and cultural competency within the community through an annual dinner show
- The event showcased Asian and Indian food, traditional dances, and keynote speakers presenting on medically relevant topics within the community
Volunteer
International Federation of Medical Students Associations
Ho, Ghana
01.2019
- Triaged, diagnosed, and treated underprivileged patients who would not otherwise have access to healthcare
- Assisted with setting up mobile clinics and helped organize recreational activities at orphanages over the course of 3 weeks
Presenter
Health Careers Opportunity Program
Camden
01.2018
- Created a PowerPoint presentation to educate and provide awareness to local high school students about the history, science and prevalence of opioid addiction in Camden, NJ
- The goal was to teach young students about the opioid epidemic and prevent potential future abuse through early educational intervention
Educator
Anatomy Lab High School Education Day
Stratford, NJ
01.2018
- Provided an educational experience to High School students interested in learning about anatomy and medicine at the medical school’s Cadaver lab
Education
NCC Psychiatry PGY-3
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center06-2026
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine -
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Stratford, NJ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2017
Associate of Liberal arts and Sciences -
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05.2015
Skills
- From Hashtags to Health: Navigating the Digital Minefield of Mental Wellness in the Era of Accelerating Technology In preparation to be presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting Bhagwan A Bahroo, Wendi Waits, Thanh T Nguyen, and Kevin Jacome
- Thinking Outside the Pillbox: A Case of PolytoxicityPresented at the Maryland, DC, Thoracic Society on April 25, 2023 M Williams, MD, K Jacome, DO, G Ellis,MD, G Londeree, DO
- Balancing GABA and glutamate in the treatment of catatonia: A case report and review of the literatureIn preparation to be submitted to the British Medical Journal Submitted to the Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists Research Symposium in August 2024 A Cross, DO, K Jacome, DO, C Hines, MD
Certification
- COMLEX Level 1, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 06/20, Pass
- COMLEX Level 2, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 06/21, Pass
- COMLEX Level 3, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 10/23, Pass
- Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, 07/24
- Virginia Medical License—full and unrestricted, currently active
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association
- Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists
- American Osteopathic Association
- Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity Alumni
Trainings
- Prolonged Exposures Training Psychotherapy | Uniformed Services University Of Health Sciences
01/2025: Completed a 16-hour live virtual training program presented by USU faculty on the principles and application of Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD to enhance my clinical skills. - The Bryson Institute of the Attic for supporting LGBTQ+ People in Healthcare Settings Training, 04/19, Attended a training lecture aimed at teaching medical students how to be an ally.
- QPR(Question, Persuade, Refer) Institute Training, 03/21, Completed suicide prevention training.
Community Service
- Rowan Medicine COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, Stratford, NJ, 2020-2021, Administered vaccines to local healthcare providers and general members of the community.
- Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment (PULSE), Camden, NJ, 2018-2020, Tasked with providing mentorship and transparency to premedical students.
- International Federation of Medical Students Associations, Ho, Ghana, 2019, Triaged, diagnosed, and treated underprivileged patients.
Accomplishments
- Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) Gold Award, Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP). Recognized for completing over 90 hours of community service and outreach during one academic year.
- National Health Careers Opportunity Program Scholarship, Awarded by the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) Diversity Office to eight students with excellent academic standing, aspirations to promote diversity in medicine, and a desire to mentor underprivileged students interested in medicine.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling to new places
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Plant care
- Getting out of my comfort zone through new experiences
Timeline
Founder: CAPs Interest Group
NCC Psychiatry Program
12.2024 - Current
Wellness Champion
Walter Reed Graduate Medical Education Committee
12.2024 - Current
Faculty - Operation BushMaster
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
10.2024 - 10.2024
Grand Rounds Chair
NCC Psychiatry Program
07.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Fellow
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
12.2022 - Current
Vaccinator
Rowan Medicine COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer
International Federation of Medical Students Associations
01.2019
Class President
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, ROWANSOM
08.2018 - 05.2022
Peer Tutor
RowanSOM Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Peer Tutoring Program
01.2018 - Current
Panelist
Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment (PULSE)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Participant
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Presenter
Health Careers Opportunity Program
01.2018
Educator
Anatomy Lab High School Education Day
01.2018
NCC Psychiatry PGY-3
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine -
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Rowan University
Associate of Liberal arts and Sciences -
Rowan College at Burlington County
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