Linda Chen
Email:
Lchen@med.miami.edu
Education
Aug 2005 – present, MS-2, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Aug 2002 - May 2004   Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
·     Relevant course work: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Immunology, Genetics, Virology, Pathogens, Analytical Chem. w/Lab, Genetics Lab, and computer training courses.
·     GPA: 3.88
Aug 2000 - May 2002.  Associate of Arts in Biology, Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL.
·GPA: 3.85

Work Experience

July, 2004 - present, Electrocardiogram tech. per diem, Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, FL

Volunteer Experience
Aug, 2004 - present. Shadowing Dr. Loewe. Center for Digestive Disease, Sarasota, FL.
    .       Observe some colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures.
July, 2004 - present.  Clinical aide & dental assistant, Senior Friendship Center, Venice, FL.
     .      Help to bring patients in, and observes some cases with Dr. Blem..
     .      Assist dentists for procedures.
July, 2004 - present.  Friendly visitor for homebound seniors, Senior Friendship Center, Sarasota, FL
     .       Provide weekly visits to homebound, case managed clients.
     .       Initiate conversation, playing games, or suggests taking a walk or a drive...
Jan - May 2004.  Operating Room, Shands at University of Florida.
     .       Help  with operating room turnovers.
     .      Observe some surgeries.
Jan-Dec 2003. Emergency Room, Shands at University of Florida.
     .      Observe diagnoses and treatments for a variety of cases.
     .       Provide patient transport and special diet tray delivery.
Jan - May 2003.  Boys and Girls Club, Alachua County of Gainesville, FL.
·     After school homework tutoring and supervise kids in playground.
Aug - Dec 2002.  Nursing Unit 64, Shands at University of Florida.
·     Assist nurses to take care after surgery patients.
·     File and organize medical records.
Aug - Dec 2002.  Dental Operative, Shands at University of Florida.
·     Greet  patients and assist  dental student for procedures.

Interest & Activates
·Yoga, Taichi, Massage therapy (per diem), grow orchid, classical music collection…

Awards Received
·President's Honor Roll, fall 2002. Dean's list, fall 2000 - spring 2004.
·     Selby Foundation Scholarship, Riechmann Foundation Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship: 2 year scholarships, 2003-2004.
·Community Foundation Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholarship: four-year scholarships, 2000-2004.