Physician Assistant Primary Care
Resume:
Sara Forchette
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EDUCATION
Master of Physician Assistant Studies – Graduation date: July 28, 2024
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
Anticipated date for taking NCCPA Boards- August 12, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Biology – May 2022
State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta NY
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.97
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE June 2023-May 2024
Internal Medicine- AHN Primary Care (6/05/23 to 7/07/23)
Provided care to patients both in the hospital and clinic setting. Formed treatment plans and monitored medication regiments with the physician and physician assistant.
Psychiatry- Susan L. Balk-Kradel, MD & Associates, P.A. (7/10/23 to 8/10/23)
Engaged in patient visits and management plans at an outpatient psychiatry clinic for adolescents.
Assisted in group home visits with the psychiatrist.
Played a role in managing and evaluating patients.
Neurosurgery- AHN Forbes Hospital Department of Neurosurgery (8/21/23 to 9/22/23)
Assisted in the OR with neurosurgeries for the spine and brain, attended clinic days, and rounded with the neurosurgery team.
Formed focused patient assessments and individualized treatment plans.
Learned to conduct and document detailed neurological physical examinations.
Women’s Health- Squirrel Hill Health Center (9/25/23 to 10/27/23)
Learned to work with interpreters due to diverse patient population.
Gathered detailed medical histories, wrote notes concerning treatment plans, and performed physical examinations.
Performed pap smears, STI testing, bimanual examinations, and assessed fetal heart tones when necessary.
Orthopedics- Specialty Orthopaedics, P.C. (10/30/23 to 12/08/23)
Assisted in variety of different orthopedic surgeries, attended clinic days, and rounded with the physician assistants.
Effectively administered steroid injections to patients when necessary.
Emergency Medicine-AHN Jefferson Hospital (1/02/24 to 2/02/24)
Focused on forming patient assessments and plans as well as performing detailed physical examinations.
Assisted in making decisions regarding diagnostics and procedures deemed necessary.
Interpreted imaging and laboratory test results for patients.
Plastics & Thoracic Surgery- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (2/05/24 to 3/08/24)
Assisted in different surgical specialties including plastics, thoracic, and orthopedic surgeries for the veteran population. Attended clinic for these surgeries and would independently conduct notes concerning the patient’s medical history and management plan.
Effectively administered steroid injections when assisting in orthopedics clinic.
Family Practice- Access Point Health Group (3/11/24 to 4/12/24)
Assisted in patient visits both in family practice outpatient clinic and urgent care setting.
Worked with provider as he performed hormone replacement therapy procedures in both women and men.
Pediatrics- Squirrel Hill Health Center (4/22/24 to 5/24/24)
Independently managed patients of an underserved population, formed treatment plans, and wrote notes for pediatric patients.
Worked with interpreters daily.
Learned to handle complex patient situations including visits with refugees and children who traveled from other countries alone.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Nursing Assistant Program Completed 125 hours of training in Certified Nurse’s Aide curriculum.
2021 Completed internship at Silver Lake Specialized Care Center in Staten Island, NY. Acquired patient care skills as well as hands on experience including bathing, dressing, feeding, and helping to perform other activities of daily living.
Tropical Flora of the Bahamas Research Program
September 2019- January 2020 Accepted into program that began as seminar and culminated in a two-week research immersion experience on three Bahamian islands. Studied and learned about both aquatic and land plants, and different aspects of Bahamian culture.
Camp Counselor
Summer 2018, 2019, 2022 Employed as a camp counselor to group of 3-4 year olds throughout summer at YMCA and Staten Island Academy. Led them throughout activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and aiding them in learning how to swim.
Acknowledgements and Roles
2021-2022, Historian, National Health Preprofessional Honor Society
2020-2022, Teaching Assistant in Chemistry classes at SUNY Oneonta
2020-2022, Member of Order of Omega Honor society
2020-2021, Judicial Board Member and Community Service Chair for Phi Sigma Sigma Epsilon Xi Chapter
HONORS
2022, Biology Senior Merit Scholar, SUNY Oneonta
2019, Richard Siegfried Student Award for Academic Excellence, SUNY Oneonta
2019, Susan Sutton Smith Award, SUNY Oneonta
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2022-Present, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
2022-Present, American Academy of Physician Assistants
2023-Present, Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
2022-Present, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
2022-Present, American Red Cross, Basic Life Support Certification
2023, Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Certification
References
Lindsay Jackson, PA-C
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital Department of Neurosurgery
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Clinical Preceptor
Jamie Macurak, PA-C
Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant
Veteran’s Association Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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Dr. Robert Piston, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialist Orthopedics, P.C.
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Clinical Preceptor
Professor Shuo Li, DMSc, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Assistant Professor
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Academic Advisor & Clinical Coordinator
Tami LaPilusa, M.S.
Pre-Health Professional Advisor and Coordinator, SUNY Oneonta
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Research Advisor
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