Maci Martin

Highly motivated and dedicated aspiring physician assistant with a strong academic record in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Skilled in teamwork, leadership, and time management as an athlete on the WVU Dance Team. Has extensive experience at WVU Medicine, excelling in compassionate patient care and EHR documentation. Shadowed a physician assistant in various specialties: plastic surgery, pediatrics and thoracic surgery. Volunteered at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital and with the WVU Dance Team throughout undergraduate career. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams while maintaining professionalism. Passionate about pursuing a career as a PA and motivated to provide effective patient care.

Shadowed physician assistants at:

Generalovich Plastic and Reproductive Surgery | Boardman, Ohio July 2022

• Observed new patient consults, follow-ups, suture removals, and drain removals.
• Observed a PA and a physician in a private practice, showcasing their teamwork while maintaining individual autonomy with separate patient cases.
• Furthered knowledge on the medical and cosmetic side of plastic surgery.
• Gained significant knowledge of the obstacles in plastic surgery, such as insurance authorization, and witnessed a peer-to-peer review.

Wee One's Pediatrics | Boardman, Ohio June 2024

• Observed annual physicals and sick visits.
• Witnessed how education is utilized during encounters with patients and families.
• Observed a PA working under more than one MD, demonstrating the need to adapt to each physician's workflow.

Ruby Memorial Hospital - Thoracic Med Surg Step Down Unit and OR | Morgantown, West Virginia April 2025

• Observed the role and elements of a PA while rounding with multiple physicians.
• Shadowed a Thoracic Surgery PA in the operating room, clinic, and floor.
• Witnessed a lung resection and a jejunal feeding tube insertion.
• Observed thoracic surgery follow-ups in a cancer clinic along three different PAs and one physician.

WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital | Morgantown, WV    Feb 2024 - May 2024

• 40 hours
• Assisted the Child Life assistants in the Activity Center of the Children’s Hospital.
• Delivered a much-needed distraction and play opportunities for patients either in the Activity Center or bedside.
• Helped allow parents to have a break from their child.
• Kept the Activity Center maintained, sanitized, and organized Cleans soiled toys and games.
• Stocked units with stuffed animals, games, and crafts.
• Learned interpersonal skills and bedside manner.

WVU Dance Team Community Appearances and Volunteering | Morgantown, WV    Fall 2020 - May 2024

• over 1,600 hours of community service
• Attended elementary schools, golf outings, parades, fundraisers, and other university and community events.
• Worked many kids dance clinics and learned how to adapt teaching styles to various age groups.
• Learned leadership throughout these roles by designating tasks and being in charge of underclassman.
• Developed skills to interact with a variety of demographics in the community.

• BSL Certified - June 2023

National Champion - WVU Dance Team 2021

• Trained extensively with the WVU Dance Team to prepare for nationals.
• Learned self-discipline in a team setting.
• Mastered time management while balancing athletics and academics.