1. Monika Lin
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EDUCATION
George Washington UniversityMSHS in Physician Assistant Studies/MPH in Prevention and Community
Health, May 2015
University of California, Davis BS in Biological Sciences, 2009
CREDENTIALS
NCCPA Certification 2015-2017
ACLS 2014 - 2016
BLS/CPR 2013 - 2015
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rotations Summary: Established comprehensive experience in both large teaching hospitals and
outpatient clinics in the DC, MD, and VA region. I was often able to work independently with
supervision to develop communication, diagnostic, management, and technical skills. My patients
were from diverse socioeconomic and international backgrounds. EMR experience includes
Athenahealth and Cerner Powerchart.
Emergency Medicine Practicum (George Washington University Hospital)
Managed and treated common emergency room patients and families at a Level 1 trauma
center, of various degrees of acuity, in both fast track and main track. Established health
records, developed plans for laboratory and diagnostic orders. Elected to complete an
additional 4 weeks of Emergency Medicine training to improve medical management and
gain technical skills in plain radiology, CT scans, ECGs, wound care and suturing.
September
2014-
October
2014, April
2015 - May
2015
Infectious Disease Elective Practicum(George Washington University Hospital,
Washington, DC)
Performed at the intern level in the ID consult service at GWUH. Developed proficiency in
managing antibiotic regimens and providing recommendations for the treatment of a wide
range of infectious disease including tropical infections, TB, and HIV associated infections.
Extensive experience with patients on the surgical service to manage post-op infections,
abscesses, osteomyelitis, and wound debridement.
March 2015 -
April 2015
Primary Care Practicum (Pulmonary Medical Associates, Privia Medical Group, Falls
Church, VA)
Diagnosis and treatment in the primary care setting with a PA who specialized in
anticoagulation, asthma, travel medicine, and sleep disorders. Provided medication
management for HLD, HTN, DM, and thyroid d/os, Performed annual physicals and
preventive health counseling.
January
2015 -
February
2015
Surgery Practicum (Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD)
Intra-op exposure to pediatric, trauma, general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgeries,
including laparoscopic, robotic, and VATS. Post-op procedures with a PA and resident team
December
2014-
January
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included wound management, suturing, staple removal, and chest tube removals. 2015
Pediatrics Practicum (Children’s Health Center @ THEARC, Washington, DC)
This community health center serves a large population of low SES families. I worked
alongside faculty and residents from Children’s National Medical Center to provide
extensive counseling during well child checks and diagnosed/managed common
conditions--including microbial infections and rashes, atopic conditions, obesity, birth
control, pregnancy, and behavioral problems.
October 2014
-
November-2
014
Internal Medicine Practicum (Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC)
Clinical experience on a medicine service at a large teaching hospital/FQHC. Worked with
resident house staff to formulate problem lists, plan programs of care, coordinate consults,
and follow up of diagnostic tests.
July 2014-
August 2014
Behavioral Medicine Practicum (Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, MD)
Clinical experience in the psychiatric consult service at GSH which at any time consisted of
myself and one psychiatrist. Elicited in-depth psychiatric histories from multiple sources
independently with preceptor supervision.
June 2014-
July 2014
OB/GYN Practicum (Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD)
Clinical experience at a large labor and delivery center that delivers 8,600 babies a year.
Prenatal and postpartum care for a predominantly uninsured and Spanish-speaking
population. Technical experience includes bimanual exams, PAP smears, and assistance in
deliveries and cesarean sections.
May 2014-
June 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Staff Research Associate, Liver Studies Group, UCSF, San Francisco, CA (Oct 2010-April 2012)
Molecular research on host immunologic responses to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Patient recruitment and consenting
for HCV-related clinical research.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR), HHS, Washington,
DC (Feb 2013-July 2013)
Engaged with health officials across the country to coordinate and execute HAvBED exercise drills. The National
Hospital Available Beds for Emergencies and Disasters (HAvBED) is a web-based national health care facility bed
tracking system, used in the event of a public health emergency.
Lab Instructor, PLS 21 (Intro to Computer Applications), UC Davis, Davis, CA (Jan 2008-June 2009)
Developed, assisted, and instructed lab workshops for a university course that covered basic functions of Microsoft
Office Suite 2003. Revised tutorials and assignments for the new Office 2007 curriculum. Hired and trained new
interns.
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PROJECTS
MPH Culminating Experience: “SmokeFree Moms - a qualitative study for the development of a text
based intervention for smoking cessation in pregnant women” Monika Lin, Lorien Abroms, PhD; George
Washington University School of Public Health; available at:
http://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/researchdays_2014/10/
Presented at GW Research Days 2014 - George Washington University
National PA Week 2014 at the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences
As PA Week Co-Chair, I orchestrated National PA Week 2014 events at GWU including a blood drive, pre-PA school
information session, healthy cooking demo, and trivia table. I interfaced with the GWU SMHS marketing
department to create advertisements for PA week events on both physical and digital media. The event raised $460
in funds towards the James K Tolton Student Society, which was awarded “Outstanding Student Society” by the
Student Academy of the American Association of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA).
AFFILIATIONS
SF Bay Area Physician Assistants (February 2015 -)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (March 2013 -)
DCAPA Student Representative (Sept 2013-Sept 2014)
PA Week Chair, GWU James K Tolton Student Society (Sept 2013-Sept 2014)
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer EMT (~1000 hours), Rock Medicine, Haight-Ashbury Free Clinics (April 2009-April 2012)
Teaching Assistant, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth (Summer 2008)
