Physician

Posted on: 2007-10-22

Yolanda Shamburger Brown 1627 Orchestra Way Indianapolis, IN 46231 (317) 241-0604 [email protected] Education August 1999 – May 2004 Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN Doctorate of Medicine  Dean’s List, National Dean’s List  Honors, Psychiatry Clerkship  Honors, Biochemistry  Honors, Physical Diagnosis August 1998 – May 1999 Fisk University Nashville, TN Post Baccalaureate Medical Program, non degree August 1994 – May 1998 Xavier University of LA New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Science, Major- Biology and Minor- Chemistry  Graduated cum laude  Dean’s List, National Dean’s List  Graduated with Honors in English and History  Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities Employment July 2004 – June 2007 IUPUI School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Physician, Psychiatry Residency Rotating Internship at Indiana University Hospital, Veteran’s Hospital, LaRue Carter Memorial Hospital, and Riley Children’s Hospital inpatient hospital wards and outpatient clinics  Developed patient medical treatment and behavioral plans using information technology to support patient care decisions and patient education  Performed psychiatric assessments, clinical evaluations, psychotherapy and medication management for diagnostically diverse population  Made informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment  Demonstrated ability to lead healthcare teams, worked effectively and efficiently with health care professionals, including those from other disciplines, to provide patient-focused care  Demonstrated an investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations by locating, appraising, and assimilating evidence from scientific studies related to patients\' health problems  Facilitated the learning of medical students, residents and other health care professionals  Used effective listening skills, elicited and provided information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills  Practiced cost-effective health care that did not compromise quality of care  Demonstrated a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices July 1999 – June 2001 Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN Teaching Assistant, Gross Anatomy  Tutored Freshman medical students in lecture and laboratory components  Handled routine administrative duties and recorded relevant data  Organized materials and assisted with coordinating instructional efforts Research Investigation into racial and ethnic differences in breast cancer mortality under Ana Grau, M.D., Surgical Oncology and Director of the Breast Health Center, Meharry Medical College. Activities Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated- participate in multiple volunteer activities including building houses with Habitat for Humanity, teaching children ages 5-9 to read, volunteering at a nursing homes and soup kitchens Mentor, Minority Medical Education Program, Tutored college students in chemistry and physics.