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MOBILE: 415.244.8391 EMAIL: VMCGOWAN0@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
Fellowship: Regenerative Medicine, Sports and Interventional Spine Fellowship, August 2014 – July 2015
• Marko Bodor Clinic, Napa, CA
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Categorical Program, June 2010 - June 2014, Chief Resident
2013 - 2014
• University of California Davis Medical Center , Sacramento, CA
Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, 2006 – 2010
• University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
Graduate: Master of Science in Zoology, GPA 3.96, 2000 – 2003
• University of Maine, Orono, ME
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, GPA 3.83, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors, 1996 –
2000
• University of Maine, Orono, ME
LICENSURE
California Medical License – 2012 – License Number A119624
DEA Registration – 2012 – License Number FM3030133
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of PM&R – board eligible, passed step I (97.9th
percentile)
EXPERIENCE
2014 – 2015 Marko Bodor Clinic Sports and Interventional Spine Fellow – Napa, CA
2010 – 2014 University of California Davis Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident
Physician – Sacramento, CA
2006 – 2007 Patient Care Technician at University of California San Francisco Emergency Department –
San Francisco, CA
2005 – 2006 Chiropractic Clinic Supervisor at Front Street Chiropractic Clinic – San Francisco, CA
2003 – 2005 Environmental Sales Associate at IDEXX Laboratories Inc. – Westbrook, ME
2003 Research Assistant at IDEXX Laboratories Inc. – Westbrook, ME
2001 – 2003 Teaching Assistant at University of Maine Department of Biological Sciences – Orono, ME
SKILLS
Nonoperative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Stem Cell / Platelet Rich Plasma Autologous Graft / Percutaneous Tenotomy / Barbotage
Spinal Medicine / Functional Restoration / Occupational Medicine / Exercise Physiology
Ultrasonography (Dx and Rx)
Transforaminal and Interlaminar Steroid Epidural Injections
Facet Joint / Medial Branch Blockade / Radiofrequency Ablation / Neurotomy
Peripheral Nerve / Plexus Blockade
Electromyography (NCS / EMG)
Lysis of Adhesions / Anesthetic Discography / Trigger Point Injections
Viscosupplementation / Chemodenervation (Botox / Myobloc) / Orthotics / Exercise Prescription
MRI / CT / Xray / Sonography / Fluoroscopy / Digital Subtraction – Spine Readings
Intrathecal Baclofen Trial / Pump Management

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RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
2015 Characterization of Medical Care at the 161-km Western States Endurance Run. McGowan, V,
and M.D. Hoffman. Wild and Env Med. 26(1): 29-35.
2013 Concussion testing project: Test-Retest Reproducibility of 3 Motor Tests Using the Optojump
System. IRB approval for Protocol #418002-2.
2012 Characterization of Medical Issues and Needs at the Western States Endurance Run.
McGowan, V., and M.D. Hoffman. Abstract presented at 2013 American College of Sports Medicine
conference.
2005 Mutations in and deletions of the calcium channel-encoding gene cacophony, which affect
courtship song in Drosophila, have novel effects on heartbeating. Ray, V.M, and Dowse, H.B.
J. Neurogenet. 19(1): 39-56.
2003 Effect on the heartbeat of Drosophila melanogaster of mutations in the calcium channel
encoding cacophony gene and its interaction with the RNA helicase mutant malelessnapts
. Ray,
V.M. Master’s thesis, University of Maine, 1-172.
2000 Cyclization of the monoterpene citronellal to isopulegol: a biomimetic natural product
synthesis. Jensen, B.L., Malkawi, A., and V. McGowan. J. Chem. Ed. 77(11): 1474.
2000 The Expression of Voltage-Gated Ion Channels in Xenopus Oocytes: The Human T-Type
Calcium Channel. Honors thesis project.
1999 The Role of Animal Models in Scientific Education. The Bangor Daily News.
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine
North American Spine Society
International Spine Intervention Society
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
California Medical Association
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi - top 10% of graduating class
HONORS / AWARDS
2014 Resident Research Award in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of
California, Davis
2010 Outstanding Medical Student in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2007 Commendation for earning a score >95% in Neuroanatomy
2007 Tutor for 1st year medical classes as a 2nd year student based on earning >90% in Anatomy,
Physiology, Histology, and Biochemistry
2007 University of Maine Athletic All-Time Hall of Fame
2001 University of Maine Gold ‘M’ Award for Highest Qualities of Achievement, Sportsmanship,
Moral Character, Interest in Extracurricular Activities, and Respect by Peers
2000 – 2001 Two-Time First Team Academic All-American, Track and Field and Cross Country
2001 America East Scholar-Athlete Award as top conference scholar-athlete, Track and Field
1998, 2001 America East All Conference Selection as top performer, Track and Field
2000 University of Maine Frank H. Lathrop Zoology Scholarship for Highest-Achieving Student in
Biological Sciences
1999 University of Maine Most Outstanding International Student Award
1999 Dean Smith Award for Most Outstanding University of Maine Scholar-Athlete

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1996 – 2000 Dean’s List
1996 – 2001 Varsity Letter recipient in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
1996 – 2001 University of Maine Division I Athletic Scholarship
LEADERSHIP
2011 - 2014 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident representative to Resident Medical Staff
Committee
2011 - 2014 UCDMC musculoskeletal physical exam course instructor for medical students
2011 - 2014 UCDMC PM&R residency interviewer
2011 ACGME Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident representative for site visit
2007 - 2010 Sports Medicine Interest Group – Founder and Co-President
2007 UC-Davis Heartbeat Run Fundraiser – Chief Organizer
2007 Healer’s Art Advisor
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2011 - 2014 Nike Women’s Marathon medical staff
2013 - 2014 Lake Tahoe Ironman medical staff
2014 USA Track & Field Nationals medical staff
2014 Volunteer Attending Physician at the Paul Hom Free Clinic, the oldest Asian clinic in the
United States
2013 Walk with a Doc PM&R Department Chief Organizer
2013 Livestrong Challenge Ride medical staff
2013 American River College Varsity pre-participation physical examinations
2012, 2013 Western States Endurance Run research assistant and volunteer
2012, 2013 Badwater Ultramarathon medical staff
2011 UC Davis men’s college football game physician coverage
2007 - 2008 Davis Community Clinic volunteer
2002 - 2003 High School Head Cross Country Coach
1998 - 2001 Special Olympics official
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
2007 Founding Member of The Kenya Project – Africa
• An organization to provide medical care and health education to underserved
communities in Kenya
LANGUAGE
Bilingual Certificate in French – proficient in clinical setting
INTERESTS
Running, biking, yoga, hiking, rock climbing, reading, travel and international service