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Interventional Spine Fellow,
December 2003 – November 2004, Penn Spine Center, The
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Resident, January 2001 – December 2003, Temple University
Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
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Neurology Resident, July-December
2000, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY |
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Internship in Internal Medicine,
July 1999 – June 2000, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington,
PA |
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Doctor of Medicine, June 1999,
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
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Bachelor of Science in Biophysical,
May 1994, Brown University, Providence, RI |
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| RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS |
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Book Chapter, “Sacroiliac
Joint Syndrome – Epidemiology and Examination”,
in Interventional Spine, An Algorithmic Approach, CW Slipman,
R Derby, FA Simeone, TG Meyer, Editors. Elsevier Science,
Ltd., London, UK, 2005.
Publication forthcoming |
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Current Publication,
“Peripheral Nerve and Orthopedic Injuries in an Inpatient
Brain Injured Population”, Moss Rehab Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA
In progress. |
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Current Publication,
“Effect of Hand Position on Motor and Sensory Action
Potential Amplitude and Latency”, Moss Rehab Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA
In progress. |
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Diagnostic Imaging
July 1995-July 1998, Temple University School of Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA
Analyzed in vivo human kidney anatomy using spiral CT and
three-dimensional image reconstruction software. Supervised
data acquisition and analysis, as well as image reconstruction
and analysis. |
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Research Coordinator
August 1994-August 1995, University of Chicago College of
Medicine, Chicago, IL
Worked with the principal investigator of a national, multi-center
study group investigating the pathobiological determinants
of atherosclerosis in youth (PDAY). In charge of coordinating
research between the twelve centers, grant renewal and other
financial matters, and resource disbursement among the various
investigators. |
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SPECT Signal
Filtering January-June 1994, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence,
RI
As a bachelor’s degree in science senior thesis studied
the volumetric accuracy of various electronic filters as applied
to reconstructed SPECT images, comparing the results to those
obtained by CT. This work was conducted in and used by the
New England Gamma Knife Center, where brain tumors are targeted
and treated with focused gamma radiation. |
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Bioinstrumentation Design August-December
1993, Brown University, Providence, RI
Designed, built, and tested a mechanical force transducer for
use inside an NMR spectrometer. Based on both fiber-optic and
electronic data flow, this system was designed to interface
with a computer-based output. |
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Rex Newton Award April 2002,
Hershey, PA
Abstract entitled “Effect of Hand Position on Motor and
Sensory Action Potential Amplitude and Latency”. Received
award with Doctors Michael Frey and Scott Jarmain, for best
abstract submitted to the annual assembly of the Pennsylvania
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. |
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Sigma Xi National Scientific
Research Honor Society May 1994, Providence, RI
Elected associated member. |
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| PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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Chair, AAPM&R RPC Information
Systems Committee 2001-2003 American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, Resident Physician Council, Chicago, IL
Coordinated development of the Academy’s Resident Physician
Council website, including content and layout. Projects have
included development and expansion of the Residents’ Bulletin
Board of listserv systems, and a major redesign of the Resident
Physician Council website |
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Assistant Team Physician, Philadelphia
University Athletic Department Spring 2002, Philadelphia University,
Philadelphia, PA
Attended games and team practices for the University’s
women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, and men’s
baseball teams, assisting the primary team physician and the
athletic trainer. |
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Computer Systems Consultant September
1995-July 1999, Temple University Health Sciences Center Libraries,
Philadelphia, PA
Served as advisor for computer systems maintenance, upgrades,
and purchasing. |
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| LECTURES & PUBLIC SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENT |
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Abstract Presentation, Annual
Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists of Pennsylvania,
July 2003, Hershey, PA
“Peripheral Nerve and Orthopedic
Injuries in an Inpatient Brain Injured Population” |
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Guest Lecturer, Drucker Brain
Injury Center Educational Lecture Series June 2003, Drucker
Brain Injury Center, Moss Rehab Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
“Electrophysiologic Diagnosis in Traumatic Brain Injury” |
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iGuest Lecturer, Physical Therapy
Residents’ Neuroscience Lecture Series, May 2002, May
2003, Department of Physical Therapy, Moss Rehab Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA
Topics included brain infections, brain tumor, electrodiagnosis,
and cerebellar disease. |
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Guest Lecturer, Temple University
Department of Physical Therapy Lecture Series, February 2003,
Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA
“Evoked Potential Studies: Basic
Science and Clinical Applications” |
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Research Paper Presentation,
Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, October 2002, Orlando, FL
“Peripheral
Nerve and Orthopedic Injuries in an Inpatient Brain Injured
Population” |
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Research Paper Presentation,
Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, October 2002, Orlando, FL
“Effect
of Hand Position on Motor and Sensory Action Potential Amplitude
and Latency” |
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| LECTURES & PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS |
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Abstract Presentation, Annual
Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists of Pennsylvania,
July 2003, Hershey, PA
“Peripheral Nerve and Orthopedic Injuries in an Inpatient
Brain Injured Population” |
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Guest Lecturer, Drucker Brain
Injury Center Educational Lecture Series June 2003, Drucker
Brain Injury Center, Moss Rehab Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
“Electrophysiologic Diagnosis in Traumatic Brain Injury” |
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Guest Lecturer, Physical Therapy
Residents’ Neuroscience Lecture Series, May 2002, May
2003, Department of Physical Therapy, Moss Rehab Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA
Topics included brain infections, brain tumor, electrodiagnosis,
and cerebellar disease. |
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Guest Lecturer, Temple University
Department of Physical Therapy Lecture Series, February 2003,
Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA
“Evoked Potential Studies: Basic
Science and Clinical Applications” |
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Research Paper Presentation,
Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, October 2002, Orlando, FL
“Peripheral
Nerve and Orthopedic Injuries in an Inpatient Brain Injured
Population” |
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Research Paper Presentation,
Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, October 2002, Orlando, FL
“Effect
of Hand Position on Motor and Sensory Action Potential Amplitude
and Latency” |
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