Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Leadership Experience
Organizations
Research
Related Healthcare Experience
Awards
Publications
Timeline
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Zachary Travis

Greenville,SC

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Maternal Fetal Medicine OBGYN Student Shadow

Greenville SC
01.2023
  • Observed and learned from Dr
  • Amy Crockett a MFM OBGYN physician
  • Witnessed and assisted in multiple cesarean and natural deliveries
  • Rounded with MFM service and learned from physicians on the Prisma Health OBGYN service.

Pediatric Cardiology Student Shadow

Charlotte NC
01.2019
  • Observed and learned from Pediatric Cardiologist Dr
  • Joseph Paolillo
  • Witnessed multiple minimally invasive cardiac catheterization procedures
  • Gained experience in pediatric medicine and minimally invasive cardiology.

Owner, Founder

Travis Medical Group LLC
10.2021 - Current
  • Founder of Travis Medical Group (TMG), a company aimed at providing staffing solutions for Organ Procurement Organizations around the United States
  • Upheld CTP certification while working as a transplant preservationist in multiple states and jurisdictions while managing TMG
  • Daily tasks include first assisting organ procurement procedures for all organ systems, back bench organ preparation for transplant, organ allocation management, travel logistics
  • TMG provides skilled CTP certified professionals for donation specialist roles including but not limited to, OR recovery coordinator, allocation coordinator.

Clinical Donation Specialist II, Lead Trainer, CTP

We Are Sharing Hope SC
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw, coordinated and 1st assisted in the surgical recovery of donor organs for transplant
  • Proficient in flyout, import and local organ recovery cases
  • Proficient in UNOS policy, organ preservation, perfusion, OR circulation and recovery of all organs for research
  • Oversaw the allocation of donor organs to transplant centers around the United States
  • Trained and certified in the use of hypothermic preservation devices such as ORS Lifeport kidney pumps, Exvivo Liver and Lung Perfusion pumps and SherpaPax organ transport devices
  • Helped to develop a new training and education model and maintained organ recovery supplies inventory while minimizing expenses.

General Surgery Undergraduate Internship

Columbia SC
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in operating room procedures and case work with Dr
  • Hart Parker
  • Scrubbed in on multiple cases and performed post-operative patient care.

Education

MD -

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Greenville, SC
05.2026

Bachelor of Science in Public Health -

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; SAS Data Analytics Software
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), State and National certified
  • Certified Transplant Surgery First Assistant (We Are Sharing Hope SC)

Leadership Experience

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Colleges Program, VonHofe College President, 2023, Present
  • Club Golf Team, University of South Carolina, President, 2018, 2020, Member, beginning first semester freshman year, competed in regional and national championships. President of team junior and senior years, brought team to the national championship for two consecutive years, organized and coordinated all tournaments, lodging, finances and logistics.
  • Club Beach Volleyball Team, University of South Carolina, Vice President and Co-Founder, 2018, 2020, Founded and organized first club beach volleyball team at the University of South Carolina
  • Capstone Scholars Service-Learning Medical Mission Course/Trip University of South Carolina, Trip Leader, 2020, Co-taught cocurricular class for the Capstone Scholars service-learning medical mission trip to Guatemala. Responsible for student well-being, as well as constructing the course syllabus, the student field guide, and day to day operation in rural medical clinics in Guatemala.
  • University 101, University of South Carolina, Peer Instructor, 2018, 2019, Taught freshman University 101 class with the goal of orienting the student to the university. Responsible for lesson plan and syllabus creation, day to day class activities and any other student needs. Developed new leadership skills and fostered professional and student relationships.
  • Organic Chemistry Lab, University of South Carolina, Teachers Assistant, 2019, Assisted in the instruction of Organic Chemistry II lab procedures and techniques. Responsible for proctoring and administration of lab quizzes and exams. Prepared procedural lesson plans and prepared the lab for safe and appropriate use by students.

Organizations

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Medical Student Member
  • America Medical Students Association (AMA), Medical Student Member
  • American Board for Transplant Certifications, Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)
  • Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity, Member
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Standards Board Guide and Special Events Chair
  • Order of Omega Honor Society, Member
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Member

Research

  • Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Volunteer Researcher, 2021, Present, Worked closely with Dr. Taufiek Konrad Rajab (Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon MUSC) on a project outlining the drastic underutilization of pediatric donor hearts in South Carolina and the greater United States. Authored the research papers: National Utilization of Pediatric Donor Hearts, currently awaiting publication in the World Journal of Cardiology and Mechanisms of Cold Preservation and Reperfusion Injury for Solid Organ Transplantation: Implications for Partial Heart Transplantation
  • University of South Carolina - Office of Undergraduate Research, Columbia, SC, Magellan Undergraduate Research Ambassador, 2019, 2020, Undergraduate research ambassador responsible for presenting research and research funding opportunities to peers and staff and raising student awareness regarding the importance of undergraduate research. Developed strong relationships with staff and research mentors, strengthened public speaking and presentation skills.
  • University of South Carolina - Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Columbia, SC, Researcher and Project Developer, 2018, 2020, Designed and carried out a research project focused on the obesity epidemic in the United States. Focused on factors contributing to the increase in obesity rates in Hispanic and African American communities.
  • University of South Carolina - Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, Researcher and Project Developer, 2019, Developed and carried out research to determine the differences in nutritional health and cost of health food products in the United States compared to the European Union. Traveled to Europe with funding from the University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Research

Related Healthcare Experience

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine OBGYN Student Shadow, Greenville, SC, 2023, Observed and learned from Dr. Amy Crockett a MFM OBGYN physician. Witnessed and assisted in multiple cesarean and natural deliveries. Rounded with MFM service and learned from physicians on the Prisma Health OBGYN service.
  • General Surgery Undergraduate Internship, Columbia, SC, 2018, 2020, Assisted in operating room procedures and case work with Dr. Hart Parker. Scrubbed in on multiple cases and performed post-operative patient care.
  • Pediatric Cardiology Student Shadow, Charlotte, NC, 2019, Observed and learned from Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Paolillo. Witnessed multiple minimally invasive cardiac catheterization procedures. Gained experience in pediatric medicine and minimally invasive cardiology.

Awards

  • MUSC Perry V Halushka Research Day 2023, 2023, Poster Presentation 1st Place. Received a monetary award for excellence in public speaking and poster presentation for a presentation on Mechanisms of Cold Preservation and Reperfusion Injury for Solid Organ Transplantation: Implications for Partial Heart Transplantation
  • USCSOMG Pedestal Scholar, 2022, A scholarship award valued at $60,000 awarded to incoming medical students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to medicine prior to gaining acceptance to medical school.
  • Outstanding Senior in Public Health, 2020, Awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated major achievement in categories of service, leadership and research.
  • Capstone Scholars Fellow, 2018, Elite cohort of Capstone Scholars selected based on high performance in and out of the classroom. Required completion of a specific personal challenge every semester, attendance of professional development events such as guest lectures and seminars as well as stellar academic standing.
  • Magellan Apprentice Grant, 2018-2019, Received $1000 grant to fund research comparing the affordability and accessibility of health meals in the United States vs. the European Union, traveled to England, France and Scotland to conduct research on these topics
  • Professional Development Grant, 2017-2018, Received $500 from the Capstone Fellows program to further professional development.
  • Magellan Apprentice Grant, 2016-2017, Received $1000 grant for research on obesity and cultural perceptions project.
  • Dean’s Honors List for Academic Achievement, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • President’s Honor List for Academic Achievement, 2020

Publications

  • Mechanisms of Cold Preservation and Reperfusion Injury for Solid Organ Transplantations, Transplantology, 4, 3, 124–138, 2023, https://doi.org/10.3390/transplantology4030013
  • MUSC Perry V Halushka Research Day 2023, Poster, 1st Place

Timeline

Maternal Fetal Medicine OBGYN Student Shadow

Greenville SC
01.2023

Owner, Founder

Travis Medical Group LLC
10.2021 - Current

Clinical Donation Specialist II, Lead Trainer, CTP

We Are Sharing Hope SC
06.2020 - 10.2021

Pediatric Cardiology Student Shadow

Charlotte NC
01.2019

General Surgery Undergraduate Internship

Columbia SC
01.2018 - 01.2020

MD -

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Bachelor of Science in Public Health -

University of South Carolina

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