VALERIE HARDOON
Dedicated emergency medicine professional with 3 years of residency training and research experience. Proven track record of excellence, with key leadership roles as Wellness Chair and Residency Council Class Representative at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. I bring a strong work ethic, extensive ultrasound and procedural skills, and a passion for education, with a desire to teach and mentor residents and medical students. Committed to staying at the forefront of my field, I've taken the initiative to attend numerous emergency medicine conferences and skills labs nationwide, enhancing my expertise and knowledge.
Work History
Emergency Medicine Resident
3 Years- Chief Resident (7/2025-6/2026)
- Wellness Chair (2024-Present)
- Residency Council Class Representative (2023-Present)
Medical Researcher & Bibliographer
3 Years 5 Months- Analyzed and interpreted medical research studies, identifying relevant articles, evaluating study design and methodology, and summarizing key findings.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive literature databases, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of research information to support arguments.
Transitional Year Resident
11 MonthsIndependent Researcher
1 Year- Assisting in cutting edge research on new technologies for approval by the FDA
- Researching possible indications for the EndeavorRx device
- Collaborating with other physicians, researchers, pharmacists, and Akili Interactive employees
Medical Assessment Writer
2 Years- Contributed to “Enhanced Explanations” project which involved reviewing, editing, and composing USMLE Step 1 practice questions.
- Creation of question answering strategies to help guide students through answering complex questions.
- Opportunity to collaborate with other medical students, physicians, and PhD’s to create content and review material.
Medical Assessment Writer
5 Years 2 Months- Reviewing and editing of USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 style practice questions.
- Creation of unique and original USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 style practice questions.
- Questions were created and reviewed for various independent clients.
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Masters of Science
Bachelors of the Arts - Criminology and Psychology
Interests
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Resident
Medical Researcher & Bibliographer
Transitional Year Resident
Independent Researcher
Medical Assessment Writer
Medical Assessment Writer
Hofstra University
Saba University School of Medicine
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
PUBLICATIONS
Effects of Social Distancing and Lockdown Protocols on Fatality Rates of COVID-19 in the US during the First Year of the Pandemic. International Journal of Medical Students, Hardoon, V., Pierce, B. A., Mbanefo, S. C., Shah, H. N., Markan, K., & Forsythe, M. L. (9/2022)
- https://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/1188
Improvements in the range of motion, power and agility in active people utilizing multiple muscle contract-relax-antagonist-contract (CRAC) stretches. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. Millner, R., Hardoon, V., & Lindsay, D. (02/2022)
- Https://www.efsupit.ro/images/stories/februarie2022/Art%2036.pdf
- DOI:10.7752/jpes.2022.02036