RENITA HO MANDIA
Voorhees,NJ
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rowan-Virtua School Of Osteopathic Medicine
03.2023 - Current
Department of Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hospitalist
Virtua Medical Group
04.2019 - Current
Attending physician at Virtua Marlton, Voorhees, Memorial Hospitals and affiliated post acute care facilities
Attending physician
TripleCare
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Attending physician providing telemedicine coverage during evenings and weekends to subacute rehab and nursing home facilities in the state of NY
Attending physician
TeamHealth
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Attending physician at Terence Cardinal Cooke and Mary Manning Walsh subacute rehabilitation and long-term nursing home facilities
Geriatrics Fellow
NYU Langone Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
- 12 month geriatrics fellowship rotating at NYU Langone, Bellevue, and VA hospitals
Resident physician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Categorical Internal Medicine resident rotating at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Riverside County and VA Loma Linda hospitals
Research Assistant
Midwestern University
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Assisted Dr. Plochocki in identifying the role of serotonin agonist activity on skeletal muscle, bone, cartilage and cardiac muscle in mice with osteogenesis imperfecta
- Assisted Dr. Plochocki in identifying the role of resveratrol treatment on femur resistance and torsion in leptin-deficient mice
Music therapist
VistaCare and Odyssey Hospice
10.2003 - 05.2008
- Performed classic violin and viola as music therapy to terminally ill patients
Research Assistant
University of Arizona
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Assisted Dr. Lisa Nagy and Dr. William Sewell in specifying the role of the dachshund gene in a crustacean
- Investigated Notch activity in arthropod limbs and body segments through of shotgun cloning, in-situ hybridization, and antibody staining
Sectional Coach
Tucson Junior Strings
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Employed as sectional coach for students K-12 on violin, viola and cello
Education
Geriatrics Fellowship
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York2017
Categorical Internal Medicine Residency
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA2016
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ2013
Master of Arts - Biomedical Science
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ2009
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ2007
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ2007
Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine Certified (2017 - current)
- Geriatric Medicine Board Certified (2021 - current)
- NJ Medical License (No 25MB10471400)
- NJ DEA License (No FM8078518)
- NJ CDS License (No D11372700)
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Respecting Choices Last Steps Advanced Care Planning certified facilitator (Dec 2016 - current)
Leadership, Awards and Scholarships
- Attending Preceptor for rotating PA students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2019 - 2023)
- Attending Preceptor for rotating PA students at Weill Cornell College of Medicine (2018 - 2019)
- Attending Preceptor for rotating nursing students at Hunter College of Nursing (2018 - 2019)
- Metropolitan Area Geriatrics Society Certificate of Excellence for Top 3 Poster Presentations at the Annual Fellows' Research Night (May 2017)
- 2017 American Medical Director's Association (AMDA) Futures Scholarship Recipient (March 2017)
- Annual Program Review (APR) Committee Geriatric Fellow Representative (2016 - 2017)
- Preceptor for the Practice of Medicine Module at NYU School of Medicine (2016 - 2017)
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Internal Medicine Club President (2010 - 2011)
- WICHE Scholarship (2011 - 2013)
- Singh Family Scholarship (2012)
- Southern Arizona Area Health Education Center Scholarship (2011)
- Biomedical Sciences Club Ambassador (2009 - 2013)
- Midwestern University Big Sib/Little Sib Program (2009 - 2013)
- Raytheon Scholars Award: Raytheon Missile Systems (2004 - 2007)
- Spirit of Discovery Scholarship: University of Arizona (2003 - 2007)
- Provost Scholarship: University of Arizona (2003 - 2007)
- University of Arizona Honors College: Dean's List (2003 - 2007)
- Tucson Chinese Scholars Award (2003)
- Sunday School Teacher at Apple Tree Church (2003 - 2008)
Publications
- Saima Ajmal, David Sutin and Renita Ho. Anemia. The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, 4th edition (27 Dec 2017).
- Jeffrey Plochocki, Douglas Blaty and Renita Ho. The effects of a serotonin 5-HT2b receptor agonist on bone, cartilage and cardiac growth in heterozygous OI mice. The Journal of the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology 25 April 2011 25:492.3.
- William Sewell, Terri Williams, James Cooley, Matthew Terry, Renita Ho and Lisa Nagy. Evidence for a novel role for dachshund patterning in the proximal leg. Development, Genes and Evolution 16 May 2008(6): 293-305.
- Renita Ho, William Sewell and Lisa Nagy. Notch Activity in Triops longicaudatus. University of Arizona Honors College, May 2007.
- Jeffrey Costas, Renita Ho and Jeffrey Plochocki. The effects of exercise, methylprednisolone, and a serotonin 5-HT2br agonist on cardiac remodeling and quadriceps fibrosis in dystrophin deficient mice (under review).
Presentations and Conferences
- R. Ho, et al. (2017, June). Patient and Provider Perceptions of Barriers to Glycemic Control. NYU Quality Improvement Research Day, New York, NY.
- D. Bogomolskiy, A. Buttar, L. Gonzalez-Stark, R. Ho, M. Perskin, Y. Zweig. (2017, June). A Novel Geriatric/Cardiology/Nursing Partnership to Assess Inpatient Falls. NYU Quality Improvement Research Day, New York, NY.
- R. Ho, et al. (2017, May). Patient and Provider Perceptions of Barriers to Glycemic Control. American Geriatrics Society Conference, San Antonio, Tx.
- D. Bogomolskiy, A. Buttar, L. Gonzalez-Stark, R. Ho, M. Perskin, Y. Zweig. (2017, May). A Novel Geriatric/Cardiology/Nursing Partnership to Assess Inpatient Falls. American Geriatrics Society Conference, San Antonio, Tx.
- R. Ho, et al. (2017, May). Patient and Provider Perceptions of Barriers to Glycemic Control. Metropolitan Area Geriatrics Society Annual Fellows' Research Night, New York, NY.
- D. Bogomolskiy, A. Buttar, L. Gonzalez-Stark, R. Ho, M. Perskin, Y. Zweig. (2017, May). A Novel Geriatric/Cardiology/Nursing Partnership to Assess Inpatient Falls. Metropolitan Area Geriatrics Society Annual Fellows' Research Night, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K., Younan, M. (2017, April). Anticoagulation in the Elderly. Powerpoint presentation presented at NYU Geriatrics Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K. (2017, March). Safety and Benefit of Discontinuing Statin Therapy in the Setting of Advanced, Life-Limiting Illness. Powerpoint presentation presented at NYU Geriatrics Fellowship Journal Club, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K. (2017, February). Doorway Thoughts. Powerpoint presentation presented at NYU Geriatrics Fellowship Board Review Series, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K. (2016, November). Bellevue Geriatrics Clinic Diabetes Quality Improvement Project. Powerpoint presentation presented at NYU Geriatrics Fellowship research meeting, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K. (2016, October). The Sprint Trial. Powerpoint presentation presented at NYU Geriatrics Fellowship Journal Club, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- Ho, R.K. (2016, October). Pharmacologic Therapy in Dementia. Powerpoint presentation at NYU Geriatrics Fellowship Board Review Series, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY.
- R. Ho, S. Koh, et al. (2015, June). The Effectiveness of Pharmacist-Led Interprofessional Diabetes Titration Clinic Appointments. Poster presentation at the 7th Annual ACP Integrating Quality Meeting, Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, IL.
- R. Ho, S. Koh, et al. (2015, March). The Effectiveness of Pharmacist-Led Interprofessional Diabetes Titration Clinic Appointments. Poster presentation at the 2015 Annual Postgraduate Convention, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA.
- Ho, R.K. (2014). ABG Interpretation. Presentation at Loma Linda Internal Medicine Residency Noon Conference, Loma Linda, CA.
- Ho, R.K. (2013, August). Dementia. Powerpoint presentation at Loma Linda Internal Medicine Residency Morning Report, Loma Linda, CA.
- D. Blaty, R.K. Ho and J.H. Plochocki. (2011, May). The effects of a serotonin 5-HT2b receptor agonist on bone, cartilage, and cardiac growth in heterozygous OI mice. Poster presentation presented at the 2011 Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ.
- J. M. Costas, R.K. Ho and J.H. Plochocki. (2011, May). The effects of exercise, methylprednisolone, and a serotonin 5-HT2br agonist on cardiac remodeling and quadriceps fibrosis in dystrophin deficient mice. Poster presentation presented at the 2011 Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ.
- J. M. Costas, R.K. Ho and J.H. Plochocki. (2011, April). The effects of exercise, methylprednisolone, and a serotonin 5-HT2br agonist on cardiac remodeling and quadriceps fibrosis in dystrophin deficient mice. Poster presentation presented at the 2011 American Association of Anatomists Experimental Biology conference, Washington, D.C.
- Ho, R.K. (2010, April). Obesity as an Inflammatory Disease. Powerpoint presentation presented at the 2010 ACP Medical Student Association Meeting, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ.
- Ho, R.K. (2009, May). Dermatomyositis: Manifestations and Treatment of Disease. Poster presentation presented at the 2009 Research Poster Session, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ.
- Ho, R.K. and Lisa M. Nagy. (2006, January). Determining the role of Notch in Triops longicaudatus. Poster presentation presented at the 17th Annual UBRP Conference, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Ho, R.K. and Lisa M. Nagy. (2005, September). Determining the role of Notch in Triops longicaudatus. Poster presentation presented at the BMB/MCB Research Retreat in the Southwest Research Station, Portal, AZ.
- Ho, R.K. and Lisa M. Nagy. (2006, January). Determining the role of Notch in Triops longicaudatus. Poster presentation presented at the UBRP/NSF/REU/Beckman Scholars poster session, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Blachuta, B.J., Ho, R.K., and Lisa M. Nagy. (2005, July). Notch activity in Schistocerca Americana and Triops longicaudatus. Poster presentation presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of Society for Developmental Biology, San Francisco, CA.
Professional Affiliations
- American Geriatrics Society
- Metropolitan Area Geriatrics Society (New York City)
- American College of Physicians American Osteopathic Association
- Phi Beta Kappa Honorary: University of Arizona
- Undergraduate Biology Research Program (U.B.R.P) Alumni: University of Arizona
- Tucson Chinese Association
Interests
- Classical and electric violin, viola, piano
- Running, hiking
- Exploring new dining cuisines
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rowan-Virtua School Of Osteopathic Medicine
03.2023 - Current
Hospitalist
Virtua Medical Group
04.2019 - Current
Attending physician
TripleCare
11.2017 - 04.2019
Attending physician
TeamHealth
01.2017 - 03.2019
Geriatrics Fellow
NYU Langone Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
Resident physician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2016
Research Assistant
Midwestern University
05.2010 - 05.2013
Music therapist
VistaCare and Odyssey Hospice
10.2003 - 05.2008
Research Assistant
University of Arizona
10.2003 - 05.2007
Sectional Coach
Tucson Junior Strings
08.2001 - 05.2004
Geriatrics Fellowship
NYU Langone Medical Center
Categorical Internal Medicine Residency
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Midwestern University
Master of Arts - Biomedical Science
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
The University of Arizona
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