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Alicia D.

Alicia D.

Fieldwork Project

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director for Evaluation and Scholarship, Teaching and Mentoring Academy at Stanford University School of Medicine

  • Education

    • School of International Training in Arica, Chile

      2011 - 2011
      Public Health, Traditional Medicine and Community Empowerment

      Studied intersection between indigenous healthcare and biomedical healthcare system in recently reformed "intercultural" public health system of Chile.Conducted qualitative study of how the combination of indigenous and bio-medical practices affects the health of children under two years old. Attended seminars with indigenous healers in Peruvian, Argentinian, and Chilean tribes. Lived with Chilean family for 4 months

    • University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

      2013 - 2017

      Recipient of Program in Medical Education Health Equity (PRIME-Heq) Scholarship: brings together scholars dedicated to serving populations at risk for health disparities. Completed pre-clerkship curriculum in good academic standing.Scored 232 on USMLE Step 1. Completed psychiatric, pediatric, primary care, and neurology rotations with strong faculty evaluations.

    • University of San Francisco

      2017 - 2018
      Master's degree Behavioral Health

      Unique focus on the intersection between health and human behavior. Examined how social, cultural, physical, and psychological factors influence behavior and how behavior impacts health. Studied the integration of well-validated behavior change theories into health communication and healthcare design to impact population and individual health outcomes. Acquired quality improvement, team leadership, project planning, and applied research skills.

    • University of Illinois Chicago

      2024 - 2027
      Master of Health Professions Education

    • Washington University in St. Louis

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Major: Medical Anthropology; Minors: Public Health, Spanish

      Activities and Societies: GPA: 3.98 Award for Excellence in Anthropology

  • Experience

    • School of International Training

      Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
      Fieldwork Project

      Conducted study of how the combination of indigenous and bio-medical practices affects the health of children under 2 years old. In light of patient medical practices, recommended that the Family Health Center develop an intercultural focus in their healthcare delivery.

    • Silver Avenue Family Health Center

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
      Health Coach and Patient Experience Coordinator

      Engaged patients in chronic care management. Designed customer service trainings and satisfaction surveys to improve standard of care. Developed patient communication for transition to EMR. Led clinic staff to standardize multilingual, low-literacy education materials. Drafted successful grant application for implementing a Patient Advisory Board.

    • University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Co-Director Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Course

      Guided 15 first-year medical students to design and implement curriculum for a high school health class covering topics not otherwise addressed in school including reproductive anatomy and nutrition.

    • University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

      Taught research and communication skills to 15 students in the MPH program. Built a course to provide Evidence Based Patient Engagement Techniques including Shared Decision Making and Health Coaching to students in the USFCA School of Nursing and Health Professions.Designed modules suitable for interprofessional education with a mix of learning materials based on adult learning theory and pedagogical best practices.Conducted Needs Assessment to assure sustainability and faculty uptake of course modules

      • Adjunct Faculty

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Capstone Project

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

    • UCSF | Center for Excellence in Primary Care

      Feb 2019 - Jun 2021
      Health Coach and Curriculum Developer

      Coached patients to improve self management of their asthma and COPD as part of the pilot study and R01 study of the Pulmonary Specialist Health Coach Consultation model of care. Collaboratively designed, implemented and evaluated study workflows and instruments. Designed, delivered, and continuously improved communication elements of the Virtual Training Academy curriculum, which has trained over 12,000 contact tracers and case investigators and 1,800 vaccine outreach workers.

    • IntelliVen

      Jun 2020 - now
      Writer and Editor

      Specialize in review of grant applications and progress reports as well as curricula within the healthcare field. Subject matter expert in health coaching and patient engagement.

    • Stanford University School of Medicine

      Jun 2021 - now

      Managed the Year 2 Practice of Medicine Course (128 students, 30+ faculty) covering clinical reasoning, advanced clinical skills, procedures, and clinical practicumPartnered with Interpreter Services to improve students’ capacity to communicate with patients by integrating interpreters and Limited English Proficiency patients into clinical practicumDeveloped a Patient Finder Program in which pre-medical students recruit patients for practicumLed medical education research into how to adapt curriculum in response to generative AI and to assess impact of incorporating interpreters into clinical practicumDeveloped highly successful pilot curricula to expose students to skills needed in clerkships Show less

      • Associate Director of Evaluation and Scholarship

        Aug 2023 - now

      • Education Manager, Practice of Medicine Year Two

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alicia D.
      ISP STAR Award Stanford University School of Medicine Dec 2024 Awarded to the Shaping Tomorrow’s Physicians: Integrating AI into the Nexus of Medical Education task force. This honor recognizes individuals and teams who, through extraordinary effort and immense skill, embody the strategic pillars of our Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP): Value Focused, Digitally Driven, Uniquely Stanford. Below is a brief summary of the nomination.
    • Awarded to Alicia D.
      UCSF STAR Award UCSF Apr 2021 In recognition of sustained, exceptional performance and demonstration of University values: professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.
    • Awarded to Alicia D.
      Award For Excellence in Anthropology Washington University in St. Louis Dept of Anthropology May 2012
    • Awarded to Alicia D.
      PRIME-HEq Scholar UCSD School of Medicine Awarded to students dedicated to serving at risk populations