The document provides a summary of Heather M. Dunham's education, clinical experience, skills, research experience, publications, and computer skills. She is projected to graduate in December 2015 with a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Mississippi College. Her clinical rotations included specialties in internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, OBGYN, psychiatry, general surgery, and NICU. She has experience as a pharmacy technician and vital care coordinator. Her research focused on genetics and multiple sclerosis. She has published work in the peer-reviewed journal Bioscene and has presented at conferences.

1. Heather M. Dunham
100 Byram Dr. 21H Byram, MS 39272 318 – 278 – 3734 heathermdunham@gmail.com
Education
2013 - 2015 Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Projected Graduation – December 19, 2015
Major: Masters of Science in Medicine – Physician Assistant
Clinical Rotations:
Internal Medicine River Region West 5 weeks
Elective (Pediatrics) Green Clinic, Ruston, LA 5 weeks
Emergency Medicine River Region Hospital 5 weeks
Family Medicine CarePlus – Byram 5 weeks
OBGYN University of Mississippi Medical Center 5 weeks
Psych GV. Sonny Montgomery Hospital 5 weeks
General Surgery GV. Sonny Montgomery Hospital 5 weeks
Pediatrics Children’s Clinic, West Point, MS 4 weeks
Pediatric ER Batson Children’s Hospital 4 weeks
NICU Batson Children’s Hospital 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Medical Associates of Vicksburg 8 weeks
Proficient in:
Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, aseptic and isolation techniques,
collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters,
Papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of
wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescription of
medications.
Experience in:
Taking medical history, conducting physical exams, diagnosing and
treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling on
preventive care, assisting in surgery, writing prescriptions, making rounds
in hospitals and nursing homes
2011 – 2012 Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Graduation – December 17, 2012
Major: Masters of Science – Biology, Medical Sciences
2006 – 2010 Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech), Ruston, LA
Graduation – May 22, 2010
Major: Bachelor of Science – Biology
Minor: Bachelor of Science – Chemistry
Honors & Awards
Mississippi College:
Wayne Parker Student Award
Make a Difference Student Award
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2. Heather M. Dunham
LA Tech:
Summa Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Pharmacy Technician, C-PhT
March 2011 – Present: Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy, Ruston, LA
Vital Care Coordinator
March 2011 – Aug. 2012: Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy, Ruston, LA
Multiple Sclerosis Research
Sept. 2009 – May 2010: LA Tech Genetics Lab, Jeff Shultz
Genetics Research
Dec. 2008 – Mar. 2009: LA Tech Genetics Lab, Jeff Shultz
Extracurricular & Volunteer Experience
Mississippi College:
National Member, American Association of Physician Assistants
National Member, Student American Association of Physician Assistants
Student Member, Mississippi Association of Physician Assistants
Member, Donald Fisher Student Society
LA Tech University:
National Member and Vice President, Alpha Epsilon Delta
National Member, Golden Key International
National Member, Phi Kappa Phi
Member, Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Volunteer Experience:
Vicksburg Free Clinic – August 2014 to present: Vicksburg, MS
Medical Mission Trip – June 2015: BMDMI/Lauterique, Honduras
Camp Kando - February 2014: Jackson, MS
Camp Quality - June 2010: Jonesboro, LA
Mission Trip – November 2008: LA Tech BCM/ San Diego, CA
Medical Mission Trip - November 2007: LA Tech BCM/Mexico
Mission Trip – Summer 2007: Jackson Baptist Association/Sioux Falls, SD
Certifications & Licensure
Pharmacy Technician –#CPT.011102, June 30, 2016
Basic Life Support - June 30, 2016
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – June 30, 2016
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3. Heather M. Dunham
Research
Undergraduate Student Mini-Grant
Nov. 2009: Louisiana Tech, Ruston, LA
Screening for polymorphism associated with Multiple Sclerosis in the
HSD11B1 gene of Humans.
Multiple Sclerosis Research
Sept. 2009 – May 2010: LA Tech Genetics Lab, Jeff Shultz
Research consists of determining human allele polymorphisms among
various genes to determine which genes are associated with multiple
sclerosis. Research was published in BioScene peer reviewed journal.
Genetics Research
Dec. 2008 – Mar. 2009: LA Tech Genetics Lab, Jeff Shultz
Performed soil DNA extractions, diluted and plated soil samples to
measure microbial diversity, and performed PCR setup followed by gel
electrophoresis.
Publications & Presentations
Pasule, V., D. Coric, R. Delancy, H. Dunham, C. Melancon, D. Thompson, J.
Toms, A. White, and J. Shultz. Dec. 2010. Independent Gene Discovery
and Testing. Bioscene Vol. 36 (2). Pgs 22 – 27.
Computer Skills
Computer charting and data entry, Word, Excel, Power Point.
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