Rosa M. Burroughs
Medical Student
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with managing clinic operations and improving patient care processes. Utilizes organizational and communication skills to enhance team coordination and clinic efficiency. Track record of successfully implementing procedures that streamline workflow and improve patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Research Assistant
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
06.2023 - Current
- Manage research materials for my project for analysis and publication.
Clinic Coordinator
El Bari Community Health Center
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Coordinated patient care, managed clinic and staff schedule
- Managed collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Managed onboarding and training of new clinic staff members.
Primary Care Optimization Support Specialist
Defense Health Agency
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed high-priority, multi-disciplinary team, and cross-organization action plans, ensuring timely resolutions.
Clinic Director
Corazon Clinic
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare providers deliver free healthcare to marginalized individuals.
- Collaborated with various organizations to secure funding to deliver clinical care.
Clinic Pharmacy Co-Chair
Corazon Clinic
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Co-chaired pharmacy program, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Coordinated procurement of medications for marginalized communities.
Executive Assistant
U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
11.2015 - 08.2019
Psychotherapist, Biofeedback, & Neurofeedback Technician
InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Psychotherapist & Lead Technician, specializing in PTSD, eating disorders, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
- Provided therapy for Spanish-speaking and marginalized populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to secure funding for higher level of care for marginalized populations.
- Trained new technicians and students, ensuring high standards in mental health care.
Human Resources Specialist & Career Recruiter
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc
08.2015 - 10.2015
Administrative Chief
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised teams, managed logistics, coordinated training programs.
- Coordinated mission readiness with domestic & international military branches.
Administration Specialist Supervisor
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Led a military platoon ahead of rank expectations, managing operations in collaboration with domestic and international forces.
- Leadership in high-stakes environments, including combat readiness training, wilderness survival preparedness, mass casualty readiness, and tactical decision-making
Administration Specialist
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
05.2012 - 01.2013
Relationship Banker
Bank of America
07.2008 - 11.2011
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
McGovern Medical School
08.2022 - 05.2026
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology
Capella University
11.2017 -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
American Military University
09.2015 -
Skills
- Patient Care & Clinical Management: Direct patient interaction, clinical decision-making, care coordination
- Research & Data Analysis: Abstract and manuscript writing, data organization, literature review, IRB protocol development
- Military Leadership & Strategic Operations: Cross-national collaboration, large-group leadership in high-pressure environments, and crisis management
- Healthcare Leadership & Program Development: Medical leadership, event coordination, mentorship, and training program creation
- Team Leadership: Leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering accountability, goal alignment
- Teamwork & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication, interdepartmental collaboration, shared decision-making
Publications
Etherton, J., Osborne, R., & Burroughs, R. (2020). “Disability exaggeration and cognitive task performance: Potential role of cognitive dissonance”. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.15640/jpbs.v8n2a5
Poster Presentations
Gorbachev, J., MD., Burroughs, R., Zima, L., MD., Bandopadhay, J., Suresh, A., Amezquita-Contreras, C., Bueno-Alvarez, A., Wilson, T., MD, Tandon, N., MD. “Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: Revision Rates in Ventricular Catheter Entry Site in Adults.”
Presented at the AANS Conference, Boston, MA. 25-28 April 2025.
Burroughs, R., Zima, L., Bandopadhay, J., Gorbachev, J., Park, E., Olavarria, O., McCormack, R., Wilson, T., Tandon. “Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: Factors Correlated to Increased Revision Rate and Prolonged OR Time.” Presented at the AANS Conference, Chicago, IL, 3-6 May 2024.
Burroughs, R., Zima, L., Olavarria, O., Bandopadhay, J., Park, E., Gorbachev, J., McCormack, R., Wilson, T., Tandon. “Shunt Placements: OR times in Open vs Laparoscopic.” Poster session at McGovern Summer Research Program Symposium, Houston, TX, 31 October 2023.
Burroughs, R. M., Perez, J., & Alba, L. “Development of a Method for the Extraction of Potential Pharmacologically Active Compounds from the Ball Moss, Tillandsia recurvata”. Poster session presented at CIMA-LSAMP Program Symposium, St. Phillips College, San Antonio, TX, 2 August 2019.
Park, J., Armstrong, C., Burroughs, R. M., & Alba, L. “InVitro Growth Characteristics of Tillandsia recurvata (Ball Moss)”. Poster session presented at CIMA-LSAMP Program Symposium, St. Phillips College, San Antonio, TX, 2 August 2019.
Burroughs, R., Wilson, R., Farley, R., Kilchrist, K., Brooks, C., Brinkley, K., Salazar, E., Hernandez, R.K., Salazar, S., Etheron, J., & Osborne, R. Does Cognitive Dissonance Influence Subsequent Performance in Disability Exaggeration?”. Poster session at Psychology Day Conference at Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 24 April 2019.
Invited Speaker
- November 2022
- Annual Rise and Shine Event - UT Health Houston
- Https://inside.uth.edu/inside/story.htm?id=a839ef52-c9b8-4aa1-9a40-7bbd6ce9df88
Publication Features
- September 2022 - Newest Faces of McGovern: https://med.uth.edu/newest-faces/rosa-burroughs/
Leadership
- 2023 – 2025 Mentor - Frontera de Salud – Mentorship Program
- 2022 – 2024 Secretary - Veterans in Medicine Student Association – McGovern Medical School
- 2019 – 2024 Clinic Coordinator - El Bari Health Community Center Volunteer
- 2023 – 2024 Mentor - The Latino Medical Student Association
- 2023 – 2024 Mentor - McGovern – Rice Medical Humanities Mentorship Program
- 2019 – 2020 Dean’s Student Board - Vice President - University of Texas San Antonio
Volunteer/Community Service
- 2020 – 2023 Corazon Clinic Volunteer
- 2019 – 2022 Street Medicine Volunteer
- 2019 – 2022 Hill Country Mission for Health Volunteer Medical Assistant
- 2019 – 2022 Christus Children’s Hospital Volunteer
- 2015 – 2016 University Health System Volunteer
- 2012 – 2015 Military Funeral Escort – United States Marine Corps Funeral Honors
School Activities
- 2022 – Current McGovern Student Ambassador – Ambassador
- 2022 – Current Latino Medical Student Association – Member – National
- 2022 – Current Neurological Surgery Student Association - McGovern Medical School
Professional Organizations
- 2024 – Current: American College of Physicians
- 2022 – Current: The Latino Medical Student Association National
Timeline
Research Assistant
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
06.2023 - Current
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
McGovern Medical School
08.2022 - 05.2026
Primary Care Optimization Support Specialist
Defense Health Agency
08.2021 - 07.2022
Clinic Coordinator
El Bari Community Health Center
06.2020 - 06.2024
Clinic Director
Corazon Clinic
06.2020 - 05.2022
Clinic Pharmacy Co-Chair
Corazon Clinic
01.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology
Capella University
11.2017 -
Psychotherapist, Biofeedback, & Neurofeedback Technician
InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center
12.2016 - 02.2018
Executive Assistant
U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
11.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
American Military University
09.2015 -
Human Resources Specialist & Career Recruiter
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc
08.2015 - 10.2015
Administrative Chief
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
02.2014 - 06.2015
Administration Specialist Supervisor
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
02.2013 - 02.2014
Administration Specialist
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
05.2012 - 01.2013
Relationship Banker
Bank of America
07.2008 - 11.2011
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