1. Michelle Leigh Owen
6704 Bright Star Lane Austin, Texas 78736
(512)-626-8960 mleigh_o@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas Expected Graduation Date2016
Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2012
Bachelor’s degree in Health
ROTATION EXPERIENCE June 2015- June 2016
University of Texas Health Science Center Orthopedic trauma surgery, Houston, Texas
 Operating Room: Assist in AKA, BKA, hemi arthroplasty of the hip, I&D of infected wounds in a septic
patient, External fixation for a talar fracture, scoliosis surgery, and an achilles tendon elongation.
 Clinic: Assist in suture and staple removal, drain removal and casting and splinting.
 Rounding: Assessing post-op and Pre-op patients.
 ER consult: Preformed H&P of trauma patients. Assist in digital blocks, hematoma blocks, splinting,
and traction of femur fractures.
Emergency medicine, Victoria, Texas
 Preformed lidocaine injections with suturing/stapling, H&P, administration of blood products,
obtaining IV access, assisted in a CODE and observation of cardiac stress testing.
 Participated in 4 flights with PHI air medical in the transportation of critical patients.
General surgery, Victoria, Texas
 Experience with surgical, laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
 Assist in cholecystectomy’s, colon resections, I&D of breast abscess, BKA and AKA amputations,
partial thyroidectomy’s, exploratory laparotomy, various hernia repairs, sentinel node biopsy with
breast mass removal, AV fistula creation, liver biopsy and hemorrhoid removal.
 First assist in over 100 surgeries with Pre-op and Post op rounding
Texas Department of JusticeCorrectional Managed Care, Dayton, Texas
 Women’s correctional unit: preformed intake history and physical exams with geologic exams and
breast exams.
 Men’s correctional unit: preformed chronic care clinics, wound care, dermatology, follow up care,
toe nail removal, EKG and steroid injections.
Veteran Affairs clinic- Psychology, Conroe, Texas
 Observed and preformed follow up and new patient interviews
 Observed inpatient careand Electroconvulsive therapy
Angelina County Health- low income primary care, Lufkin, Texas
 Preformed H&P on all patients ranging from pediatric to elderly as well as practice prescribing and
referrals.
 Procedures: Casting, splinting, unna boots, wound care, I&D, sebaceous cyst removal and intra
articular joint injections.
Nacogdoches Pediatrics, Nacogdoches, Texas
 Familiar with pediatric development, vaccinations and growth charting.
 Preformed pediatric well child check and sick visits. Multiple RSV, Strep and Flu swabs.
 Assisted in vaginal delivery and observed cesarean section delivery.
Women’s health community clinic, Victoria, Texas
 Preformed routine well woman exams, prenatal care and OB visits with ultrasound
 Advised patients on birth control methods and preformed procedures to place and remove birth
control
 Assisted in vaginal and cesarean section deliveries

2. Michelle Leigh Owen
6704 Bright Star Lane Austin, Texas 78736
(512)-626-8960 mleigh_o@hotmail.com
 Assisted in gynecologic procedures in the OR such as endometrial ablations, D&C, tubal ligations,
endometrial biopsy and hysterectomies (vaginal removal, open removal, laparoscopic removal and
robotic removal)
Family medicine residency clinic, Victoria Texas
 Experience with preforming H&P, medication refills, referrals, assessments and plans. Completing
the full notes in clinic which were then reviewed and critiqued by the physician.
 Experience with diabetic patients, diabetic education, diabetic wound care and diabetic medication
education.
 Rounding in the hospital with the Physician to see his admitted patients.
Detar hospitalHospitalist care, Victoria tx
 Experience with seeing new admit patients in the ER and floors. As well as preforming full H&P and
assessments and plans on all patients.
 Observed interventional radiology drain ascites fluid.
 Spent three days with the cardiologist in the cardiac catheterizationlab observing procedures such
as balloon and stent procedures as well as IVC placement.
UTMB dermatology, Galveston Texas
 Experience working in a variety of settings including adult and pediatric clinics, hospital consultations
and TDCJ prison procedure clinic.
 Preformed shave and punch biopsy as well as cyst removals, and curettageand electrodesiccation of
skin cancers.
 Assisted in MOHS procedure and pathology lesions.
EMPLOYMENT
Personal assistant, Austin, Texas 2014
 Assisted in managing home and work related tasks for the president
of FSTI, a chemical engineering plant headquartered in Austin.
Artist at my own art show, Austin, Texas Summer 2010, 2011
 Personally created canvas paintings throughout the year then held an art
show to fund college
National Elite Gymnastics, Austin, Texas
Women’s recreational and lower level team coach Summer 2008, 2009
 Developed skill progressions for each athlete, prepared athletes for
competition and cultivated relationships with team parents
VOLUNTEER
St.Vincent’s HouseStudent Clinic
 Assisted taking a history, physical, diagnosing and patient notes
Hands and Feet Ministries
 Traveled to Laredo to take care of patients at a church and homeless shelter
 Assisted taking history and physicals, as well as working at the glasses booth
and pharmacy.
University Medical Center Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas
 Assist at the information desk and the emergency room
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Austin, Texas
 Volunteered with a occupational therapist and physical therapist
 Learned different therapy techniques and how to communicate and
interact with patients
Church Mission Trip, Reynosa, Mexico
 Cultivated relationships with the community members

3. Michelle Leigh Owen
6704 Bright Star Lane Austin, Texas 78736
(512)-626-8960 mleigh_o@hotmail.com
 Built houses for families without homes
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support through American Heart Association Expires 2017
Basic Life Support through American Heart Association Expires 2017
Emergency Medical Technician through the National Registry for EMT Expires 2018
LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP
Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association, Student Member January 2016 – Present
Texas Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member March 2015 - Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member March 2015 - Present
Emergency Medical Interest Group, Student Member August 2014- Present
Students Serving Shriners, Student Member August 2014 - Present
Texas A&M Gymnastics club, Public Relations and Fundraising Officer August 2009 – May 2012
Future Aggie Physician Assistant, Texas A&M club member August 2009 – May 2010
Aggie Alliance, Texas A&M club member August 2009 – May 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS
Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Endowed Scholarship Fund June 2015
REFERENCES
Available upon request