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Joseph Jennings, M.D.
Home: 9208 Wadsworth Dr. Bethesda Maryland 20817 | 908-461-8672 | jj298992@gmail.com
Office: 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington DC 20007 | 202-444-8541 | joseph.j.jennings@gunet.georgetown.edu
Employment
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Attending Physician, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, July 2019 – Present
Director, The Center for GI Bleeding at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program
Medical training
Fellowship
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Chief Fellow, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, June 2016 – June 2019
Thomas Taylor Award for Outstanding Fellow (2018-2019)
Medical Educators Interdisciplinary Course (2018-2019)
Residency and internship
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC and Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA
Chief Medical Resident June 2015 – June 2016
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Resident Physician (PGY 2-3), Internal Medicine July 2013- June 2015
Dudley P. Jackson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014-2015)
Georgetown University Hospital Chairman’s Award (2014-2015)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School for Health Professions Certificate of Completion (2013)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Intern (PGY-1), Internal Medicine June 2012 – July 2013
W. Proctor Harvey Intern of the Year (2012-2013)
Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Doctor of Medicine 2008-2012
Clerkship Honors in: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Family Medicine,
Internal Medicine Acting Internship, Emergency Medicine, ER Ultrasonography, Medical ICU, Gastroenterology, and Independent Research, Medical Spanish
USMLE Step 1 Score: 235
USMLE Step 2 CK Score: 251
USMLE Step 2 CS Score: Pass
USMLE Step 3 Score: 240
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
B.S. in Biology 2004-2008
Graduated Magna cum laude
University Honors Program Graduate
University Scholar – Research Fellow ‘06-‘08
Licensure/Board Certifications
ABIM, Internal Medicine: ABIM ID 364388 August 2015 – Present
ABIM, Gastroenterology: ABIM ID 364388 November 2019 – Present
DC Medical License: MD042557 Expires 12/31/2022
VA Medical License: 0101257960 Expires 2/2/2024
Federal DEAs: Virginia Expires 12/31/2022; District of Columbia Expires 12/31/2023
DC Controlled Substance: CS1500067 Expires 12/31/2022
National Provider Identifier: 1538435714.
Academic appointments
Assistant Professor of Medicine – Georgetown University School of Medicine – January 2020 – Present
Clinical Instructor of Medicine – Georgetown University School of Medicine – June 2015 – January 2020
Hospital appointments/privileges
Attending Physician, Gastroenterology/Hepatology – MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Georgetown University School of Medicine July 2019 – Present
Attending Physician, Internal Medicine – INOVA Fairfax Hospital August 2015 – Present
Attending Physician, Internal Medicine – Washington DC VA Medical Center August 2015 – Present
Attending Physician, Internal Medicine – Virginia Hospital Center August 2015 – July 2016
Research/educational activities
Peer Reviewed Publications
Barnhill MS, Steinberg JM, Jennings JJ, Lewis JH. Hepatotoxicity of Agents Used in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: a 2020 Update. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2020 Jul 15;22(9):47. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00781-3. PMID: 32671616.
Jennings JJ, Lewis JH. “Overview of medication adjustment for adult patients with cirrhosis” UpToDatE. Published Oct 22 2019. [https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-medication-adjustments-for-adult-patients-with-cirrhosis/print?search=clostridium-&source=search_result&selectedTitle=8~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=8]
Jennings JJ, Mandaliya R, Lewis JH. “Hepatotoxicity induced by immune checkpoint inhibitors: a comprehensive review including current and alternative management strategies” Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology, 15:3, 231-244, DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2019.1574744 PMID: 30677306
jennings J, Bastida-Coelho R, Lipman T. “Novel use for maloney dilators in the management of gastrostomy stenosis” ACG Case Rep J. 2019 Apr 5;6(4) doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000054. eCollection 2019 Apr. PMID: 3161673
Hamzah Abu-Sbeih; Faisal S. Ali; Dana Alsaadi, MD; Joseph Jennings, MD; Wenyi Luo, MD; Zimu Gong, MD; David Richards; Aline Charabaty; Yinghong Wang. “Outcomes of vedolizumab therapy in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor–induced colitis: a multi-center study” Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer 2018 6:14 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40425-018-0461-4 PMID: 30518410
petrilli CM, saint s, jennings jj, et al. “understanding patient preference for physician attire: a cross-sectional observational study of 10 academic medical centres in the usa”. bmj open 2018; 8; e021239. doi 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021239 PMID: 29844101
Jennings J, Faselis C, Yao M. “NAFLD-NASH: an under-recognized epidemic”. Current vascular pharmacology. 2017 Volume 15. issn 1570-1611/1875-6212, doi 10.2174/1570161115666170622074007 PMID: 28676024
Other publications
Jennings, Jj “H pylori treatment reduced risk for gastric cancer in patients with a family history of gastric cancer.” Annals of Internal Medicine 172 (2020): JC66. PMID: 32539507
Jennings J, Charabaty A. “Vedolizumab-Induced Remission in 3 Patients With Refractory Microscopic Colitis: A Tertiary Care Center Case Series”. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, izz042, https://doi.org/10.1093/ibd/izz042 PMID: 30889247
Peer Reviewed Abstracts
Stone B, Clinton J, Real M, Shafa S, Jennings j. “A Case Series of esophageal granular cell tumors in eosinophilic esophagitis” [Abstract] ACG 2020 nashville, tn
minhem m, nakshabandi A, mattar m, jennings j. “does same day dual endoscopy have better inpatient outcomes compared to endoscopy on separate days? analysis of national inpatient sample” [abstract] acg 2020 nashville, tn
Woo S, Johnson K, Xi R, G. d’ Aliberti O, Duong N, Jennings JJ. “Pre-Endoscopic Intubation for emergent gi bleeding associated with increased adverse outcomes” [abstract] ACG 2020 nashville, tn
johnson K, davis W, muzzi K, G. d’aliberti O, duong n, jennings jj. “post-procedural outcomes after emergent endoscopy for gi bleed based on etiology of cirrhosis” [abstract] ACG 2020 nashville, tn
Duong N, woo S, Xi R, d’Aliberti O, Jennings J. “Pre-endoscopic risk stratification scores associated with intubation for emergent endoscopy for severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage” [abstract] ACG 2019 San antonio, TX
Higley C, Cherian N, Steinberg J, Jennings j, lewis J. “Hematochezia? Think Histoplasmosis” [Abstract] Acg 2019 san antonio, tx
Hsu A, Higley C, Gupta B, Jennings j, Charabaty A. “Air everywhere: Post-colonoscopy pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in perianal crohn’s disease” [abstract] DDW 2019 San Diego, CA
Jennings J, Charabaty A. “Refractory microscopic colitis and vedolizumab: another option before colectomy?” [abstract] ACG 2018 Philadelphia, pA
Jennings j, sivaraman A, mattar m. “Endoscopic Remission of Ulcerative Pancolitis Induced by Qing-Dai After Biologic Therapy Failure” [abstract] ACG 2018 Philadelphia, pA
jennings j, gupta p, baig k, nguyen n, smith c. “Incidentally Found Back Mass in a Liver Transplant Patient Reveals Possible Muir-Torre Syndrome” [abstract] ACG 2018 Philadelphia, pA
wopperer S, Baig K, jennings J, lalos A. “A Rare case of xiao chai hu tang induced acute liver failure” [abstract] ACG 2018 Philadelphia, pA
Gupta P, Nguyen N, jennings j, lalos a. “escherichla coli bacteremia following liver biopsy: a case report of hemobilia related cholangitis from transjugular liver biopsy” [abstract] ACG 2018 Philadelphia, pA
Jennings J, Kallus S, Shafa S. “Morbidity and mortality conferences in the gi department and endoscopist behaviors: timeless tradition or effective tool for change?” GASTROENTEROLOGY, Volume 154, Issue 6, S-146 - S-147.
Nguyen V, Jennings J, Smith C, Satoskar R, Lewis J. “Benefits of Incorporating Serial FibroScan Scores to Manage NALFD Patients Being Treated With Lifestyle Modifications” The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October; 112 Suppl 1: S503
jennings J, chalhoub C. “Refractory shock due to acute hepatic sequestration during sickle cell crisis” The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October; 112 Suppl 1: S1221
jennings j, Mahajan S, Charabaty A. “Treatment with Irreversible Electroporation for Pancreatic Cancer Resulting in Massive Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage from a Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm” The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October; 112 Suppl 1: S710
Jennings J, Charabaty A. “Diarrhea and Hematochezia in a Cirrhotic: A Rare Case of a Metastatic HCC Lesion in the Sigmoid Colon Masquerading as Colitis on CT” The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October; 112 Suppl 1: S1220
jennings J, Bastida-Coelho R, Lipman T. “Novel use for maloney dilators in the management of gastrostomy stenosis”. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October
Sharma T, Kallus S, Jennings j, Shafa S, Lewis J. “The Role of a Gastroenterologist in Detection of a Hypopharyngeal Cancer: A Case Report” The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 October
O’Brien C, Chang J, Campos R, Sarges P, Jennings J, Dos Santos B, Shen W, Satoskar R, Montero A. “Characterizing the safety of paracentesis in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites from 2004-2012 in the united states” [abstract]. Gastroenterology. 2016 april; 150 Issue 4 suppl 1: s641
Jennings J, Kallus S, Chalhoub W, Haddad N. “Safety and Efficacy of EUS-Guided Fiducial Placement in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer” [abstract]. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2014 October; 109 Suppl 1: S221
Jennings j, Finklea B. “ATYPICAL POST MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA” [abstract]. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2014 March; 9 Suppl 2:460
Monzur F, Jennings J, Mattar M, Charabaty A. “IBD-associated CRC: Are We Screening Often Enough?” [abstract]. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2013 October; 108 Suppl 1: S501
Jennings J, Monzur F, Mattar M, Charabaty A. “Colonic Lymphoma Associated with Biologic and Immunomodulator Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease” [abstract]. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2013 October; 108 Suppl 1: S504
Invited talks/lectures
jennings j. “COVID-19 and the GI tract” Internal medicine grand rounds, University of Virginia Novant Health prince william Medical center october 2020
jennings j. “Esophageal emergencies for the eR physician” university of illinois-chicago department of emergency medicine grand rounds september 2020
jennings j. “COVID-19 and the GI tract” Internal medicine grand rounds, medstar montgomery general hospital july 2020
jennings j. “Management of acute upper Gi bleeding in the ICU” Department of critical care medicine noon conference, medstar georgetown university hospital july 2020
jennings j. “Gastroenterology board review for the internal medicine resident part 1” Medstar georgetown university hospital may 2020
jennings j. “Gastroenterology board review for the internal medicine resident part 2” Medstar georgetown university hospital may 2020
jennings j. “SARS-COV-2, covid-19, and the GI tract” department of internal medicine noon conference april 2020
jennings j. “SARs-cov-2 and covid-19 information session for associates” medstar Gastroenterology service line (north + south) april 2020
Jennings J. “Gastrointestinal pathology I”. pathology course lectures for medical students. georgetown university school of medicine april 2020
Jennings J. “Gastrointestinal pathology II”. pathology course lectures for medical students. georgetown university school of medicine april 2020
jennings j. GI Pathology and Physiology Boot camp for 2nd year medical students. course co-director. Georgetown university school of medicine march 2020
jennings j. “GERd and ppi therapy for the primary care provider” Georgetown University Student Health academic conference march 2020
jennings j. “long-term proton pump inhibitor use: is it still safe?” medstar health gastroenterology for the primary care provider 2019. ritz-carlton washington dc october 2019
Jennings J. “Neuroendocrine tumors of the GI tract” Noon conference for residents and medical students. virginia hospital center september 2019
jennings j. “GI bleeding survival guide” noon conference for residents and medical students. medstar georgetown university hospital august 2019
jennings j. GI Pathology and Physiology Boot camp for 2nd year medical students. course co-director. Georgetown university school of medicine may 2019
Jennings J. “Gastrointestinal pathology I”. pathology course lectures for medical students. georgetown university school of medicine april 2019.
Jennings J. “Gastrointestinal pathology II”. pathology course lectures for medical students. georgetown university school of medicine april 2019
jennings j. “GI Motility – From Cajal to colic reflexes” Virginia hospital center department of gastroenterology and hepatology March 2019
hamzah A, jennings j, et al. “outcomes of vedolizumab treatment in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced diarrhea and colitis: a multi-center study”. ACG 2018 Plenary session 4a October 2018
jennings j. “Managing acute GI bleeds” Noon conference for residents and medical students. Virginia hospital center sEPTEMBER 2018
jennings j. “upper and lower GI bleeding” Noon conference for residents and medical students. medstar georgetown university hospital august 2018
jennings j. “GI Motility – From Cajal to colic reflexes” Medstar georgetown university hospital department of gastroenterology and hepatology may 2018
jennings j. “Peptic ulcers disease” Medstar georgetown university hospital department of internal medicicne noon conference april 2018
jennings j. “Immune checkpoint inhibitor colitis” washington dc VA Medical center department of gastroenterology interdisciplinary conference December 2017
Jennings J. Kallus, S. Shafa, S. “Unexplainable dysphagia or a missed lesion? EGDs, the Hypopharynx, and the Impact of morbidity and mortality conferences on physician behavior” MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Internal Medicine Morbidty and Mortality conference November 2017
Jennings J. “C is for CURE: Understanding Direct-Acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis c” Noon conference for residents and medical students. Washington DC VA Medical Center October 2017
jennings j. “UPDATES IN gastoenteric and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors” Virginia Hospital center department of internal medicine october 2017
Jennings J. Kallus, S. Shafa, S. “Impact of morbidity and mortality conferences on physician behavior” MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Gastroenterology Morbidty and Mortality conference september 2017
Jennings J. “Liver disease and pregnancy” Medstar Georgetown University Hospital department of gastroenterology and hepatology September 2017
jennings J, kallus S, mattar m, charabaty a. “Inflammatory bowel disease for the primary care provider” medstar georgetown university hospital department of internal medicine core didactics
Jennings J. “C is for CURE: Understanding Direct-Acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis c” Noon conference for residents and medical students. Washington DC VA Medical Center August 2017
Jennings J. “management dilemmas in patients with inflammatory bowel disease” Case Presentations and discussions. MedStar Washington Hospital center Gastroenterology CME Event may 2017
Jennings J. “Refractory Ulcerative colitis in a young female” inflammatory bowel disease multidisciplinary conference Georgetown university hospital april 2017
jennings j. “how fast can we band? Appropriate frequency of endoscopic variceal band ligation in cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices” Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Transplant institute october 2016
jennings j. “gastoenteric and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors” MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Gastroenterology august 2016
jennings j. “Interdepartmental communication and patient outcomes” Internal Medicine Morbidity and mortality conference Georgetown university hospital may 2016
jennings j. “medical student grand rounds” Georgetown University school of medicine case presentation and discussion december 2015
Jennings J. “Life on the wards – thriving in medicine” New third year student orientation. Georgetown university hospital july 2015
Jennings J. "Help! My ACLS Algorithm Isn’t Working!" Case Presentation and Discussion from Internal Medicine 2015, Boston, MA April 30th, 2015.
Jennings J. "Help! My ACLS Algorithm Isn't Working!" Case Presentation and Discussion from ACP Regional Research Competition at Georgetown University, Washington, DC June 7th, 2014.
Jennings J. "Lymphoma Associated with Biological Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease" Clinical Research Presentation and Discussion from ACP Regional Research Competition at Providence Hospital, Washington, DC May 18th, 2013.
Poster presentations
jennings J, Bastida-Coelho R, Lipman T. “Novel use for maloney dilators in the management of gastrostomy stenosis”. Georgetown university hospital internal medicine research day. washington, dc may 2017
Hoover A, Clarke B, Petrilli C, Jennings J. “The georgetown TAILOR experience – A study on physician attire”. Georgetown university hospital internal medicine research day. washington, dc may 2017
Jennings J, Brown, A, Motz, K. “New Onset of Seizures and Acute Renal Failure following Synthetic Cannabinoid Use”. Georgetown University Hospital Internal Medicine Research Day. Washington, DC May 2013.
JENNINGS j, KRUEGER e, peters sm. “gambling with your life: infection via poker chips at east coast casinos”. georgetown university school of medicine student research symposium. washington, dc may 2012.
JENNINGS J, SNETSELAAR K. “EFFECTS OF CELL LENGTH ON USTILAGO MAYDIS INFECTION RATES”. SIGMA XI RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. PHILADELPHIA, PA APRIL 2008
JENNINGS J, SNETSELAAR K. “RATE OF CELL DIVISION ON USTILAGO MAYDIS INFECTION RATES”. SIGMA XI RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. PHILADELPHIA, PA APRIL 2007
AWARDS
Thomas Taylor Award for Outstanding Fellow – June 2019
American College of Gastroenterology Jeopardy – First Place – October 2018
American College of Gastroenterology Young Physician Leadership Scholars Program – October 2018
American College of Gastroenterology Poster of Distinction – October 2018
American Gastroenterological Association “Fellows to Know” – June 2018
Georgetown University Research Day – Second Place – Fellow Clinical Research Presentation April 2018
MedStar Research Symposium – Second Place – Fellow Clinical Research Presentation March 2018
Georgetown University Research Day – Third Place – Fellow Clinical Research Presentation May 2017
Dudley P. Jackson Award for Excellence in Teaching June 2015
Georgetown University Hospital Chairman’s Award June 2015
Georgetown University Research Day – Second Place – Resident Clinical Research Presentation May 2015
American College of Physicians Young Achiever April 2015
American College of Physicians DC Regional Meeting – First Place – Clinical Vignette Presentation May 2014
Georgetown University Resident Research Day – Best Clinical Vignette April 2014
W. Proctor Harvey Intern of the Year June 2013
American College of Physicians DC Regional Meeting – Third Place – Clinical Research Presentations May 2013
Dennis J. Foreman Leadership Award Spring 2008
SJU Medical Alumni Scholar Award Spring 2008
SJU Health Professions Advisory Committee’s Recommendation: Highest Honors Spring 2008
SJU Student Leader of the Year Spring 2008
SJU Presidential Scholarship Recipient Fall 2004 – Spring 2008
Pre-Medical Alumni Scholarship Recipient Fall 2004 – Spring 2008
Teddy Gleason High Scholar Award and Scholarship Fall 2004 – Spring 2008
Teaching experience
Research Symposium Faculty Moderate – Georgetown University School of Medicine – 2019 - Present
Course Co-Director – Pathology/Physiology Boot Camp – Georgetown University School of Medicine – January 2019 – Present
Course Lecturer – Pathology – Georgetown University School of Medicine – November 2018 – Present
Course Lecturer – Physiology – Georgetown University School of Medicine – November 2018 – Present
Course Instructor – Physical Diagnosis – Georgetown University School of Medicine – August 2015 – Present
Course Instructor – EKG Interpretation – Georgetown University School of Medicine – August 2015 – Present
Abstract Reviewer/Judge – ACP Annual Internal Medicine Meeting – July 2015 - Present
Faculty Judge – Georgetown University School of Medicine Student Research Day – April 2015 and April 2016
Course Instructor – Evidence Based Medicine – Georgetown University School of Medicine – August 2015 – June 2016
Leadership EXPERIENCE
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Summer Research Scholar Mentor and Symposium Judge – 2019 - Present
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Associated Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship – 2020 - Present
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Chair, Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) – 2019 – Present
American College of Gastroenterology
Young Physician Leadership Scholars Evaluation Committee – 2019 – Present
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
GI Practice Council – 2018 – Present
Lead – GI Bleeding Task Force
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Gastroenterology Fellow Selection Committee – 2018 – Present
Active member responsible for recruitment, interviewing applicants, and assisting in selection of gastroenterology fellows for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Internal Medicine Residency Selection Committee – 2015 – Present
Active member responsible for recruitment, interviewing applicants, and assisting in selection of internal medicine interns and residents for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
House staff Quality and Safety Committee – 2015 – 2019
Active member on hospital wide committee to develop quality and safety projects that improve patient care and clinical outcomes at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Internal Medicine Residency Steering Committee 2015-2016
Responsible for curriculum development for internal medicine didactics for internal medicine residency as well as Georgetown University School of Medicine students rotating through internal medicine and all subspecialties.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Clinical Competency Committee 2015-2016
Member of committee dedicated to ensuring adequate internal medicine resident education, progression of residents through ACGME milestones, and professional development of residents for the internal medicine residency program of Georgetown University Hospital.
Virginia Hospital Center
Grand Rounds Planning Committee 2015-2016
Organized and executed weekly Medical Grand Rounds conferences for physicians, nurses, and associates at Virginia Hospital Center
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Grand Rounds Planning Committee 2015-2016
Organized and executed weekly Medical Grand Rounds conferences for physicians, nurses, and associates at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Graduate Medical Education Committee Member 2013-2015
Represented over 100 medical residents at monthly GMEC meetings. Responsibilities included presenting resident concerns to hospital leadership as well as representing resident interests during votes on program structure and new hires.
American College of Physicians, Washington, DC Chapter
Governor’s Councilmember 2012-2014
Represented medical residents of Washington, DC while helping ACP DC Governor to promote the interests of physicians in and around Washington, DC.
Saint Joseph’s University Student Union
Student Body President May 2007 – May 2008
Worked closely with the Director of Student Activities and was responsible for the student activity budget (approximately $200,000/year) while managing a 25-30 student team
Saint Joseph’s University Supplemental Instruction
Physics Tutoring – Team Leader May 2007 – May 2008
Created and presented review courses for Physics I and Physics II students
Saint Joseph’s University Residence Life
Resident Assistant May 2007 – May 2008
Responsible for 30 students in university housing for the 2007-2008 school year. Responsibilities included ensuring student safety and planning programs to promote student unity
Saint Joseph’s University New Student Orientation
Student Leader Jan 2005 – May 2008
Organized activities for 30-40 new students at each New Student Orientation
Service/Volunteer EXPERIENCE
Glenbrook Cooperative Nursery School – Health Officer 2015 - Present
Responsible for development of health screening forms, upkeep of health records, and management of onsite medical issues for faculty, volunteers, and students (ages 2 to 5)
Habitat for Humanity – Collegiate Challenge - Student Leader/Volunteer 2008 – 2012
Organize service trips with other young volunteers to help build affordable housing in various areas of the United States for families with financial need
IONA Senior Services Weekend Meal Program – Volunteer 2009 - 2012
Plan and execute delivery of meals to disabled seniors on weekends
Allen AME Church Kidtalk Project – Group Leader 2008-2009
Developed educational programs and workshops for children ages 6-10 about basic health issues (diet, exercise, hygiene, parts of the body, etc)
Project Mexico Service Immersion Program – Student Leader 2006-2008
Planned and executed an 8 day service trip to Tijuana, Mexico to build school buildings in association with the Los Ninos service program
LANGUAGE Skills
English (native speaker, fluent) and Spanish (conversational and fluent in medical terminology)
Professional MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society
Sigma Xi Research Honor Society