Ken F.

Ken F.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    M.D. Candidate and Veteran

  • Education

    • University of Vermont

      2020 - 2021
      Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 4.0

      الأنشطة والجمعيات:Post-Baccalaureate Student Ambassador 1-year Post-Baccalaureate program for pre-medical studies. Completed medical school pre-requisites and transitioned from the Army to medical school.

    • University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

      2023 - 2027
      Doctor of Medicine - MD

      الأنشطة والجمعيات:- Global Health Academic Concentration - Global Health Academic Concentration Report Back Presentation - Nov 2024 - Usefulness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique - General Surgery Student Interest Group Leader - Pre-Med Mentorship Program Student Interest Group Leader - Pre-medical and Medical Student Big-Little Sibling program - Matching over 50 Pre-medical and Medical Students for mentorship

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2012 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Health Services Administration 3.86 - Cum Laude

      الأنشطة والجمعيات:Rowing team

  • Experience

    • US Army

      May 2013 - Aug 2020

      Managed satellite communications payloads globally and within the Pacific Command region of operations. Worked directly with ground users to access communications resources and coordinated logistics with teams around the world.

      • Operations Manager

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Senior SATCON Controller

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
      • SATCON Controller

        May 2013 - Aug 2017
    • Essex Rescue

      Apr 2021 - Mar 2023
      Emergency Medical Technician Basic
    • The University of Vermont Medical Center

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

      Worked with Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and ALS patients, primary investigators, sponsors, and Institutional Review Boards to conduct research studies in the UVMMC Neurology department. He conducted clinical assessments, obtained vitals and blood samples for multiple biorepositories, and followed patients longitudinally through their disease. Primary Medical Assistant for neuromuscular disease and genetic testing. Worked with patients presenting sensory and motor neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Parkinson’s.

      • Clinical Research Coordinator

        Nov 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Medical Assistant

        Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
    • UC San Diego School of Medicine

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Research

      Conducting preliminary data collection on incidence of DVT and current diagnostic and treatment standards for DVT in an inpatient and outpatient setting at Maputo Central Public Hospital. Used Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to identify DVT in patients presenting with signs and symptoms. Conducted POCUS courses for attending physicians and residents.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Aug 2023
    • Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher

      CITI Program
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CRC Foundations

      CITI Program
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • CITI Good Clinical Practice Course

      CITI Program
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus)

      CITI Program
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Feb 2021
    • Emergency Medical Services

      Vermont Department of Health
      Apr 2021
    • DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program

      National Organization for Victim Assistance NOVA
      Dec 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ken F.
      Cum Laude University of Maryland Global Campus Oct 2019
    • Awarded to Ken F.
      Distinguished Leadership Award Basic Leadership Course - Camp Jackson Korea May 2016 Selected above peers to represent the graduating class of Specialists and junior NCOs. Completed a selection board against 5 other candidates evaluating leadership experience, ideology, and goals.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Blood Donor Ambassador

      Issued by American Red Cross on Oct 2020
      American Red CrossAssociated with Ken F.
    • Pain Therapy Coach

      Issued by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center on Jan 2020
      Landstuhl Regional Medical CenterAssociated with Ken F.
    • Screening Technician

      Issued by Armed Services Blood Program on Jun 2019
      Armed Services Blood ProgramAssociated with Ken F.