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Megan  Burns

Megan Burns

Boulder,CO

Summary

NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with a strong interest in dermatology, cultivated through dedicated clinical training during a dermatology rotation. Gained experience in evaluating and managing common dermatologic conditions, assisting with in-office procedures, and providing patient education on skincare and disease prevention. Committed to ongoing professional development in clinical and procedural skills while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Rotations

Touro University Nevada
11.2024 - 10.2025

Dermatology at Thomas Dermatology

  • Performed shave biopsies, cryotherapy, and electrocauterization.
  • Utilized dermoscopy during full-body skin examinations.
  • Diagnosis and management of a broad range of skin cancers and conditions.

Emergency Medicine at UMC

  • Performed laceration repairs and abscess incision and drainage.
  • Treatment of bacterial and fungal dermatologic infections.

Pediatrics at Southern Nevada Pediatric Center

  • Management of atopic dermatitis and acne in pediatric populations.

Family Medicine at Southwest Medical

  • Management of common skin conditions, including contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne.

Orthopedic surgery at Orthopedic Institute of Henderson

  • Closed surgical incisions with sutures.

Endocrinology at Las Vegas Endocrinology

Orthopedic Surgery at Desert Orthopedics

Psychiatry at Calm Clinic

Cardiology at Southwest Medical

OBGYN at WHASN

Medical Technician

Retina Consultants San Diego
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive patient interviews regarding their chief complaint and medical history, and accurately documented all relevant information in the HPI.

Medical Technician and Scribe

Retina Associates Of Orange County
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Accurately recorded retinal exam results in EMR as reported by the physician.

Service Intern

Atlantis Fellowship
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed data from the District of Columbia's Community Health Needs Assessment.
  • Created educational resources for community and professional audiences that addressed health inequities, and proposed possible solutions.

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Intern

Arizona Youth Partnersip
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Increased community members' health knowledge by creating and presenting health education curriculum.
  • Addressed prevalent public health concerns by assisting in leading health education programs.

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Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Touro University Nevada
Las Vegas
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2021

Skills

  • Documentation in multiple EMRs
  • Medical history taking
  • Patient education
  • Clinical decision making
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication

Certification

ACLS certification - issued 8/24 by American Heart Association

BLS certification - issued 8/24 by American Heart Association

NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA-C) - issued 11/25

Timeline

Clinical Rotations

Touro University Nevada
11.2024 - 10.2025

Medical Technician

Retina Consultants San Diego
07.2022 - 05.2023

Medical Technician and Scribe

Retina Associates Of Orange County
09.2021 - 05.2022

Service Intern

Atlantis Fellowship
06.2021 - 07.2021

Intern

Arizona Youth Partnersip
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arizona

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Touro University Nevada
Megan Burns