amelia shillingford

* collaborated closely with APRN and MDs to assess, diagnose and manage healthy and moderate risk pregnancies * skill development in incontinence treatment and urodynamic testing

* recruited, trained, educated and supervised volunteers at a student run free healthcare clinic for largely undocumented, Spanish-speaking population * designed and implemented patient scheduling and tracking system * initiated and coordinated patient visits with healthcare providers and student volunteers * maintained a dedicated phone line for patient calls re: appointments and scheduling

* provided gynecological care and health education to reproductive-aged women with emphasis on adolescent healthcare * managed contraception and STI treatment regimens

Primary Care practice with independent management of patients in an FQHC, focusing on the treatment of opiate addiction, mental health, as well as the management of chronic diseases and walk-in care.

13 months. $25,000 USD. Go west. Living a delayed dream.

* launched seminal genetic biobank: OurGenes, OurHealth, OurCommunity in collaboration with world renown physicians and researchers * consulted with multiple Brigham and Women’s Hospital departments, both medical and administrative, to design publicity strategy for hospital-wide launch of OurGenes * researched and composed educational brochures, slideshows, posters and letters for diverse audiences, including media outlets, patients, doctors and prospective study participants * designed format, wrote text, and collaborated with IT department to create OurGenes website

* collaborated closely with APRN and MD to assess, diagnose and intervene in episodic and chronic illness management including diabetes, congestive heart failure, asthma, and low back pain. * provided primary care screening, immunizations, and health maintenance education * skill development in Suboxone treatment for opiate dependent patients

* provided comprehensive prenatal and gynecological care to high-risk and healthy women across the lifespan, with emphasis on recent immigrants and Spanish-speaking population * skill development in STI management, 1st trimester ultrasound, colposcopy, IUD insertions, and pap smears

* responsible for health of 140 adolescent girls and 70 staff members in a rural outdoor setting * collaborated with APRNs and MDs to assess, diagnose and treat a range of episodic and chronic illnesses * independently oversaw administration of daily medications and treatments to more than 40 campers * wrote and conducted educational presentations for whole camp community on menstruation, pregnancy, and STIs. * lead structured group discussions on gynecological health, sexual assault, and the role of alcohol, drugs and sex in adolescence

* manned the 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline, counseling rape survivors and providing information * advocated for rape survivors at local hospitals, providing comfort and information, helping the survivor navigate legal and medical processes * met monthly with other volunteers and staff to discuss new legal and medical developments and improve methods of care

* independently oversaw organization of correspondence and legal materials for two attorneys * managed attorneys’ travel plans and schedules, maintaining a complex series of meetings and deadlines