Erin M.

Carroll
Medical, Clinical and Research Qualifications

(508) 737-4376 ecarrol4@u.rochester.edu

Academic focus on Biological Sciences and knowledge gained via pre-medical life and physical science courses. Confidence within medical and research facilities, interacting with adult and pediatric patients, physicians and other healthcare providers; EMT experience writing patient care reports, following universal precautions and obtaining patient vital signs. Understanding of the importance of strong bedside care, sensitivity to patient privacy and confidentiality of records and experience working in sensitive patient situations. Experience following laboratory protocols, data collection, analysis and documenting findings in detailed reports through both collaborative and independent research experiences, laboratory coursework, and research-focused coursework. Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, bibliographic software and Internet applications for conducting then summarizing literature searches, editing, data collection, retrieval and analysis, and presentation focused topics.

Research Focused Studies, Activities and Honors

University of Rochester Rochester, NY Bachelor of Arts in Brain and Cognitive Science Anticipated May 2014 Overall GPA 3.63/4.0, Deans List 5 out of 6 eligible semesters, and Deans Scholarship Recipient Completing Psychology Minor and thematically related three-course cluster in Bioethics Medical Emergency Response Team (EMT-Basic), Delta Gamma Sorority (Director of Recruitment Records), Making Music Making Minds, Brain & Cognitive Sciences and Neuroscience Undergraduate council, Psychology Undergraduate Council, Varsity Lacrosse (2009-2010), and Charles Drew Pre-Health Society James A. Chin Jr. Memorial Award, Danish Institute for Study Abroad Scholarship, Rochester National Grant, Deans Merit Scholarship, Falmouth Physicians Scholarship, Sandwich Fire Department Scholarship, and Dartmouth Book Award for academics, character in the face of adversity, community service, and pursuit of a pre-medical education.

Brain and Cognitive Science and Pre-Medicine Courses, Concepts, Techniques and Labs
Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach, Statistics for Biological and Physical Sciences, Epidemiology: RegisterBased Research Project, Ethical Decisions in Medicine, Lab in Development and Learning, General Chemistry I and II with lab, Biology I and II with lab, Organic Chemistry I and II with lab, Calculus I and II, Physics I and II with lab, Neural Foundations of Behavior, Foundations of Cognitive Science, Cognition, Introduction to Public Health, Perception and Action, Language and Psycholinguistics, Practicum in Developmental Disabilities, Biology of Mental Disorders, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience of Consciousness, Development of the Mind and Brain, Qi Gong Way to Health Through varied labs and research-focused studies: Proficiency conducting, summarizing, and presenting literature searches as a member of a research team. Experience obtaining and analyzing data with statistical software, writing lab reports, and completing review papers. Designed and executed study investigating the relationship between rhythm training and spatial-temporal reasoning in preschool-aged children. Also completed a self-designed experiment assessing the efficacy of fitness center sanitation procedures, and gained exposure to bioinformatics analysis. Via Human Health and Disease, A Clinical Approach: Proficient in identifying the signs, symptoms, diagnostic criteria and treatment of the most common medical diseases in industrialized nations, including but not limited to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and common neuropsychological disorders. Familiar with the specialized clinical needs and concerns associated with these diseases. Coursework included writing of several structured medical reports for theoretical patient cases, and defending the rationale for testing and treatment choices. Basic suturing and IV skills were also developed. Through Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology Research: Assessed public health literature and policy, and considered interventions to address local, national, and global health issues and disparities. Functioned as a member of an epidemiology research group and conducted independent registry-based research project using population health data obtained from the Danish Statens Serum Institut.

Research Experience
University of Rochester Rochester, NY Medical Center Research Assistant January 2013-May 2013 Completed independent study under Andrew Aligne, MD, MPH investigating The Great War and the Great Pandemic: A Public Health Perspective on the Causes of the 1918 Influenza Catastrophe. Paper presents evidence-based perspective to prove that pandemic was not due to deadly shift in influenza virus, but rather environmental factors. Later, continued work to produce a manuscript, The Spanish Influenza: Scandinavian Experiences examining the lowest worldwide excess mortality in Denmark by comparing sociodemographic factors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Harvard Medical School New England Primate Research Center Southborough, MA Department of Behavioral Neuroscience Summer Student Researcher Summer 2013 Contributed to two studies of oral ethanol self-administration under Dr. Donna Platt through data collection as well as procedural set-up, maintenance, and monitoring. Independently conducted Novel Object Recognition testing and data collection for use in

study examining efficacy of drug interventions in attenuating alcohol consumption in relation to single nucleotide polymorphism.

Erin M. Carroll
Brigham and Womens Surgical Associates Shadowing Experience Under Dr. Douglas Helm

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Health Care Experience, Shadowing and Volunteerism

Weymouth, MA January 2014

Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen, Denmark Medical Practice and Policy Student Fall 2013 Participated in a one-week study tour in three European countries with contrasting health care systems. Observed facilities, clinical practice, and health care systems at work in each nation. Partook in a global health workshop that engaged discussion of practical approaches to breaking down global health disparities. Visited the United Nations headquarters of Copenhagen and learned about the strategic reasoning underlying actions taken by the UNICEF, WHO and various other international organizations to combat educational, social, and health issues worldwide. University of Rochester Rochester, NY Practicum in Developmental Disabilities Intern January 2013-May 2013 Worked with 3-5 year old children with developmental disabilities and complex or multiple disabilities at Mary Cariola Childrens Center. Classroom goal was to encourage cognitive development, motivate communication, and improve motor skills using variety of personalized techniques. Attended weekly discussions led by Loisa Benneto, Ph.D. examining diagnostic, therapeutic, and various other issues in the field of developmental disabilities. Medical Emergency Response Team Volunteer and Crew Chief Trainee January 2012-present Run all calls on three to four twelve hour shifts every month and additional stand-by shifts at sporting events. Use EMScharts and create narrative style patient care reports. Currently training for Crew Chief and Field Training Officer. Medical Center Volunteer Fall 2011-May 2013 Under Elizabeth Diekroger, MD and Rebecca Pratt, MD, assist with Making Music, Making Minds: determining the efficacy of music application in the development of early literacy skill in early elementary students in the Rochester City School Distri ct. Ultimate project goal is to improve lifelong access to healthcare by targeting basic yet crucial literacy skills to help students stay on track in their education and gain life skills to function successfully as adults. Held leadership role responsible for recruiting new volunteers and scheduling. Attended Child Advocacy Resident Education Track presentations in Summer 2012; learning about issues, methodology and research behind each program. East Ridge Family Medicine Shadowing Experience Under Family Physician Dr. Marc S. Lavender Rochester, NY Fall 2012

Institute for Emergency Medical Education Sandwich, MA EMT-Basic Certification Fall 2011-present Training included 140 classroom hours as well as eight hours of ambulance ride time and emergency room experience. Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Rochester Rochester, NY Volunteer Spring 2010-present Took visually impaired woman and guide dog grocery shopping, completed elderly home visits and assisted with Vision Rehabilitation Events several times per semester. Attended visual impairment sighted guide training program and a session on Sensitivity to Blindness. Massachusetts General Hospital Shadowing Experience Under Dr. Dennis W. Burke Orthopedist Observing Two Full knee Replacements Boston, MA July 2008