Curriculum Vitae
Degrees |
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| 1997 | University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Davis, California Medical Doctor |
| 1992 | University of California, Davis Davis, California BS in Biological Science with Honors |
Experience |
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| 2008-present | Medical Editor/Writer/Advisor for the Health Central Network www.healthcentral.com including four of the HealthCentral sites: www.chronicpainconnection.com www.myosteoarthriscentral.com www.osteoporosisconnection.com www.mydietexercise.com
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| 2001-present | Private Practice, Grass Valley CA www.healingwomeninpain.com; specializing in:
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| 1997-2000 | University of California, Davis, Medical Center Resident Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
*Resigned with 14 months until completion, due to injury |
| 1991-1992 | University of California, Davis, Medical Center Orthotist Assistant(Volunteer), Orthotics and Prothetics Lab
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| 1989-1992 | University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Assistant(Volunteer)
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| 1988-1993 | California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Nevada City, California
Firefighter I (seasonal)
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Certifications |
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| 1998 | Medical Board of California, Licensed Physician (active): A68111 |
| 1998 | Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (active): BL6365894 |
| 2007 | Suboxone Certificate (active): XL6365894 |
Continuing Education |
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| 2012 | 31 hour CME: California Association of Addiction Medicine |
| 2011 | 36 hour CME: Harvard; Principles and Practice in Pain Medicine |
| 2011 | 10 hour CME: UCD |
| 2009 | 30 hour CME: Harvard Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives |
| 2008 | 8.0 hour CME: Buprenorphine and Opioid Dependence Treament |
| 2008 | 20.75 hour CME: Mayo Clinic Spine Symposium |
| 2006 | 28.5 hour CME: AAPM&R Annual Assembly |
| 2005 | 16 hour CME: UCD Wilderness Medicine |
| 2005 | 16 hour CME: Cedar-Sinai New Concepts Spine Technology |
| 2004 | 7 hour CME: UCD Occupational Medicine/ 4 hour CME: Misc |
| 2004 | 28 hour CME: UCD Fingers to Toes Orthopaedics |
| 2003 | 1.0 hour CME: UCD Urine Drug Testing |
| 2002 | 21 hour CME: UCD Annual Review and Update of Pain Management |
| 2002 | 1.5 hour CME: Challenges in Effective Management of Chronic Pain |
| 2001 | 21 hour CME: UCD Annual Review and Update of Pain Management |
Awards |
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| 2008 | Award Winning Finalist for women’s health, USA Book News |
| 1997 | Robert G. Taylor Memorial Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UCD School of Medicine |
| 1997 | Northwestern Association of PM&R Award for Excellence |
| 1993 | Ray and Ruby Dami Scholarship, UCD School of Medicine |
| 1992 | Honors in Biological Sciences, UCD, BS degree |
Publications |
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Public Speaking/Writer Appearances |
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Media Coach |
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Volunteer Activities (past and present) |
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