MEGAN DWYER megan.m.dwyer@gmail.com

(620) 257-8406

EDUCATION

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (Chicago, IL) May 2016 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) Dec. 2009 Bachelor of Science in History Bachelor of Science in Psychology Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) Dec. 2009 Certificate in European History ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT) Family Medicine Provided chronic disease management and acute care at a high volume clinic located in a low-income neighborhood. Treated 30-40 pediatric, adult and geriatric patients each day, almost all of whom had Medicaid or Medicare. Emergency Medicine Assisted in triage and treatment of more than 20 patients per 8-hour shift. Sutured more than 70 lacerations of varying severity. Performed joint aspirations, abscess incision and drainage, nail avulsions, splinting, and casting. Worked with patients and staff in both fast-track and high acuity settings. Family Medicine Elective (Denver, CO) Performed histories, physical exams and preventive health counseling to 10-15 patients per day at a high volume clinic. Excelled at joint injections, immunizations, and intravenous line placement. Internal Medicine Managed care for 10-20 patients of varying acuity in conjunction with a hospitalist at mid-size urban hospital. General Surgery Served as first and second assistant in colorectal, hepatobiliary, oncology, vascular, and laparoscopic surgeries. Managed post-operative care of surgery patients at large urban hospital. Pediatrics Provided point of contact care for all pediatric consults in the emergency department, adolescent psychiatric unit, and inpatient pediatric unit at a mid-size urban hospital. Women’s Health To be completed at South Chicago practice with privileges at four large urban hospitals in Chicago, IL. Cardiology Elective (Wichita, KS) To be completed at a private clinic with privileges at a large academic medical center. WORK EXPERIENCE University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City, KS) Feb. 2013 to May 2014 Patient Care Technician, Orthopedics Department

• Coordinated with clinical team to provide pre- and post-operative care to orthopedic surgery patients. Care included wound packing and dressing changes, placement and removal of urinary catheters, patient ambulation, negative pressure wound therapy management, assistance with post-operative physical therapy, and basic care including vital signs recording and bedside point-of-care testing.

 

Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. (Kansas City, MO) Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2013 Senior Account Executive

• Biotechnology and Healthcare Communications o Created patient and physician-targeted messaging for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients in preparation

of FDA approvals and drug launches. • Public Health and Health Behavior Change

o Built an interactive metastatic breast cancer awareness and support program for biotechnology client; engaged 6,000+ patients and caregivers via patient-directed video wall and online support app; managed content development and execution.

o Provided counsel for and managed integrated, state-wide teen pregnancy prevention campaign; developed key messages and communication channels around safe sexual health practices for Iowa teens.

• Clinical Trial Recruitment and Retention Strategy o Managed material development, cultural adaptations, IRB coordination, in-country regulatory alignment, website

design, and publicity for 100+ metastatic prostate cancer clinical trial sites in eight countries. o Developed expertise in the following disease areas: renal failure & hemodialysis, metastatic prostate cancer,

metastatic breast cancer, early-stage breast cancer, small-cell lung cancer and Gaucher disease. • Team Player of the Year Award, 2012: Based on selection by colleagues. • Personal Commitment Award, 2011: Based on selection by colleagues, awarded to 1 individual in the firm each year.

Teach for America (Los Angeles, CA) June 2009 to Sept. 2009 Summer Institute Communications Coordinator

• Coordinated various streams of large-scale communication for educational non-profit organization at intensive training institute; trained 650+ staff and corps members in effective communication with socioeconomically-diverse populations.

United States Congress (Washington, D.C.) May 2008 to Aug. 2008 Healthcare Policy Intern (United States Senate)

• Attended congressional hearings and provided analysis to legislative aides and senator related to education, Medicaid and Medicare policy.

RESEARCH Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (North Chicago, IL) 2014 to 2016

• Developed graduate research project for evidence-based recommendations regarding use of long-acting reversible contraceptive devices for prevention of ovarian cysts in women of reproductive age

• Presented research findings and recommendations at 2016 university research symposium. Kansas State University Department of Psychology (Manhattan, KS) Aug. 2008 to May 2009

• Assisted professor and PhD student in prejudice and helping behavior research as student research assistant. • Conducted literature reviews of academic journals, created mass screening measures, performed statistical analyses on

gathered research data, and prepared manuscripts for submission to academic journals. • Published and presented at annual department research symposium: McManus, J. L., Dwyer, M. M., & Saucier, D. A. To

help or not to help: How racism and target race affect the decision to help. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants 2015 - present American Academy of Physician Assistants 2014 - present Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants 2014 - present LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association 2014 Physician Assistant National Certification June 2016 EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Colorado Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference Feb. 2016

• Attended annual conference on Colorado-specific physician assistant scope of practice, regulations, upcoming legislation, and health issues faced by the state of Colorado.

 

Mission Adelante (Kansas City, KS) June 2010 to May 2014 English Language Instructor Volunteer

• On a weekly basis, constructed lesson plans and delivered instruction on basic English language skills for the Kansas City Bhutanese refugee population. Taught lessons to refugees about American medical system and available health resources.

Medical Express Urgent Care (Kansas City, KS) Sept. 2012 to Mar. 2013 Student Shadow / Volunteer

• On a weekly basis, observed and assisted with histories and physical exams under the direct supervision of a family medicine physician assistant. Accumulated more than 40 hours of shadowing and experience.

Institute for International Medicine (Kansas City, MO) Oct. 2012

• Attended annual Cross-Cultural Healthcare Symposium on cultural competency within healthcare settings. Blue Key Senior Leadership Honorary (Manhattan, KS) May 2008 to May 2009 Director of Peer Leadership Consulting

• Created, developed, and presented 100+ organizational leadership seminars for campus and community organizations. • Organized and coordinated freshman leadership honorary, taught semester-long leadership self-development class of 12-15

students, and assisted in organization and execution of two high school leadership conferences. K-State Proud Campaign (Manhattan, KS) Jan. 2007 to May 2009 Campaign Co-chair

• Served as ambassador of the 2008 K-state Proud Campaign through presentations to Big XII conference representatives, student organizations and 300+ person volunteer base.

• Led student philanthropic campaign in its second year to raise more than $93,000 for student opportunity awards. • Recruited members and facilitated meetings for a Campaign Advisory Board of 25 people.