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Michael O. Larsen
1848 Sugar Pine Ln Colton, Ca. 92324
PHONE: 480-512-2227 EMAIL: Molarsen@llu.edu
OBJECTIVE
A position as an orthopedic physician assistant focusing on diagnosing, assessing,
and treating patients both non-operatively and operatively, with optimal care and
precision.
QUALIFICATION
A physician assistant student with a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness, 3.5 years of
physical therapy technician experience, and currently obtaining a Masters of Physician
Assistant Sciences.
EDUCATION
September 2013 – Current
Loma Linda University - Physician Assistant Sciences
 Master of Physician Assistant, anticipated completion Sept. 2015. PANCE
scheduled for Oct. 2015.
Clinical Rotations:
o General Surgery Kaiser Permanente 6 weeks
o Family Medicine Loma Linda East Campus 6 weeks
o Pediatrics Beaver Medical Group 6 weeks
o Internal Medicine Riverside County 6 weeks
o Psychiatry Loma Linda BMC 6 weeks
o Orthopedics (Elective) Arrowhead Regional 6 weeks
o OB/GYN (current) Beaver Medical Group 6 weeks
o ER (to be completed) LLUMC 6 weeks
August 2007 – August 2009
Arizona State University – College of Nursing and Health Innovation
 Bachelors of Science, Exercise and Wellness, Summa Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/2015 – 06/2015
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – A University-affiliated teaching hospital
PA Student Elective Six-week Orthopedic Rotation
 Orthopedic Clinic – Casting, bracing, and splinting. Pediatric, hand/upper
extremities, lower extremities, spinal trauma/degenerative conditions, total
joint, and sports.
o Pre-op appointments (H&P, Consent for Surgery, lab/imaging
requisitions, etc.), post-op appointments (wound checks,

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syndesmotic screw removal, recasting, etc.), Injections (Shoulder,
knee including Synvisc, elbow)
 Emergency Department – Lacerations, fractures, and trauma.
 Inpatient Services – Round on assigned patients every morning and chief
to preceptor/resident.
 Operating Room - 1st and 2nd assistant on all cases.
 On Call – One day a week and two weekends during the rotation.
 Perfect attendance and no tardiness.
09/2014 – 10/2014
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
General Surgery Six-week Core Rotation
 Clinic – Conducted detailed, focused examination for specific general
surgery problems.
o Pre-op appointments (H&P, Consent for Surgery, lab/imaging
requisitions, etc.), post-op appointments (wound checks, etc.).
 Emergency Department – Surgical consults for ED patients.
 Inpatient Services – Round on assigned patients during the week and chief
to preceptor/resident.
 Operating Room - 1st and 2nd assistant on all cases.
o Learned appropriate use of surgical instruments: Retractors,
scissors, scalpel, various tissue forceps, hemostats, electrocautery,
skin Stapler, needle holder, and various suctioning instruments
o Learned the appropriate surgical technique for: Suturing, skin
preparation (“prepping”), and draping.
 On Call – One day a week and two weekends during the rotation.
 Perfect attendance and no tardiness.
04/2008 – 11/2011
Spectrum Spine and Sport, Petersen IMS, and (On the Mend on the Move) Name
of the clinic? How about starting a different line?
Physical Therapy Technician/ Lead Technician
 Provided assistance to the physical therapist, performed modalities on
patients, and educated patients on therapeutic exercise routines.
 Managed the schedule, trained new hires, and provided staff development
for the other technicians.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Association of Physician Assistants, 2013 - present
California Academy of Physician Assistants, 2013 - present
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Dean’s List

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 Loma Linda University – 2013 and 2014
 Arizona State – 2008 and 2009
Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa
HOBBIES, INTERESTS, AND ACTIVITIES
Backpacking, canoeing, fishing, playing the piano, and reading
REFERENCES
Available upon request