Geisinger Wyoming Valley/Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
07.2022 - Current
Currently working as an attending physician actively providing exemplary patient care and medical expertise
Actively engaged in the Allied Pediatric Emergency Medicine Program to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of pediatric emergency medicine
Participated in a medical mission trip to Guatemala, providing care at the Casa Materna Atitlán birthing center
Emergency Medicine Residency
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2022
Served as Chief Resident from 2021-2022
Recognized as ICU Resident of the Month in December 2020 and February 2021
Completed the NASA Aerospace Medicine Clerkship in October 2021
Developed an innovative task trainer for auricular hematoma simulation in June 2022
Education
J.D. -
Seton Hall Law School
Newark, NJ
05-2029
Emergency Medicine Residency -
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
06.2022
Doctor of Medicine -
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Biology
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
05.2015
High School Elective Program -
New Visions Medical Career Program
Geneva, NY
06.2011
Publications
11/22, AvoMD pediatric clinical guideline app, Created an app utilized in the Geisinger system to provide updates on pediatric emergency medicine guidelines, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in pediatric emergency care.
10/21, NASA Flight Surgeon Reference Guide Updates, Aerospace Medicine Poster Presentation.
04/21, Man with persistent low back pain radiating down leg, Published in JACEP OPEN Images in Emergency Medicine.
05/20, Unlocking the MIC-KEY: Understanding and Troubleshooting Low-Profile Gastrostomy Tubes, Published in Academic Life in Emergency Medicine.
05/16, Identification of Recurrent Chromosome Breaks Underlying Structural Rearrangements in Mammary Cancer, Worked directly under Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dr. Wenyi Feng, on a breast cancer research project. Published in Genes June 2022.
Education Electives
07/23, Casa Materna, Developed and implemented a comprehensive neonatal resuscitation course for medical staff at a birthing center located in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Instructed local medical professionals on essential resuscitation techniques for newborns in critical situations. Facilitated practical training sessions to ensure proper application of resuscitation procedures.
08/22, Society for Pediatric Sedation Course
11/22, Fundamentals of Pediatric Critical Care Course
10/21, NASA Aerospace Medicine Clerkship, Participated in educational lectures on aerospace medicine to enhance knowledge in the field. Revised and updated the NASA Flight Surgeon Reference Guide to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Created aerospace medicine simulations to facilitate practical learning and skill development in the field.
12/15-05/17, Miracle Continuity Elective, Successfully completed a comprehensive fifteen-month elective program specialized in women's health, acquiring practical experience in the field. Actively engaged with expectant mothers throughout all stages of their pregnancy journey, including attending prenatal appointments, assisting with labor and delivery, and participating in post-natal care appointments.
Leadership Positions
08/22-present, Pediatric representative, Geisinger Wyoming Valley
06/21-06/22, Chief resident, Geisinger Medical Center
02/20-02/21, Representative council, Geisinger Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
Attending Physician/Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emergency DepartmentAttending Physician/Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emergency Department