EDUCATION AND TRAININGS

2007-2010

2006-2007

The University of Texas at Houston – Medical School

M. D.

2006

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

B.F.A. in Studio Art

2002

3.9 GPA with high honors

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

B.A. in Biology

2002

3.9 GPA with high honors

AWARDS AND HONORS

·     American Medical Student Association:  First Place of “The New Physician” 11^th Annual Creative Art Contest

2005

·     John C. Ribble, M. D. Scholarship, The University of Texas at Houston – Medical School

2002-2003

·     Golden Key Honor Society Art International Competition: Finalist in the Painting Area

2002

·     Chauvin Memorial Scholarship: Education for the Health Professions, The University of Texas at Austin

2002

·     Lewis Scholar School of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Awards, The University of Texas at Austin

2002

·     United States Achievement Academy All-American Scholar

1999-2002

·     The University of Texas at Austin College Scholar

1998-2002

·     College of Fine Arts Dean’s Honor List, The University of Texas at Austin

1997-2002

·     Jesse H. Jones & Mary G. Jones School District Scholarship, Houston Endowment Inc.   

1997-2001

·     M. K. Hage Endowed Scholarship in Fine Arts, The University of Texas at Austin

2001

·     Art for Artists Program, The University of Texas at Austin

2000

·     David Deming Endowed Scholarship in Studio Art: Ceramics Area, The University of Texas at Austin

2000

·     ULTRA 12^th Annual Student Art Show and Competition 3^rd Place in 3D Category, Texas Union Fine Arts Gallery

2000

·     Carolyn Kay Davis Centennial Memorial Scholarship, The University of Texas at Austin

1999

ART EXHIBITIONS

2009

2009

2008

2008

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

2007

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

2006

Creative Research Laboratory, Austin, Texas

Senior Studio Exhibition

2002

Exhibited realistic watercolor paintings of highly detailed, enlarged eyes of human.  On-line Press Release

American Medical Student Association Annual National Convention, Kansas City, Missouri

2004

UT Austin Department of Art & Art History, Austin, Texas

2001

Exhibited realistic paintings of various human organs or animal eyes in elegant ways. The artworks showed the viewers different ways to appreciate the beauty of human body and the creatures which coexist in our world. The exhibition showed how medical illustrations can be beautiful masterpieces.

Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas

2000 Annual Art Students Exhibition

2000

Exhibited large realistic ceramic sculptures of human hands.  The works were not just anatomically correct but also revealed emotions from different gestures of the hands.

Texas Union Fine Arts Gallery, Austin, Texas

ULTRA 12^th Annual Student Art Show and Competition

2000

Exhibited ceramic sculptures that transform the tensions in the muscles and bones into human emotions.

Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas

Annual Art Students Exhibition

1998

Exhibit a pencil study of human skeletal anatomy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The University of Texas at Houston – Medical School

Peer Tutor Program – Physiology and  Pharmacology Tutor

2003-2006

Provided weekly review sessions and practice questions for peers who need help in Physiology and Pharmacology.

The University of Texas at Houston – Medical School

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine – Group Leader

2003

Introduced interested high school students to the ever-changing and Important world of medicine.

Took charge as the group leader in discussing complex ethical and legal issues facing the medical profession today and sharing experiences on life as a medical student

Presented specimens for gross anatomy and neuroscience courses

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Laboratory Manager / Research Assistant – Szaniszlo Mycology Laboratory

2000-2002

Designed websites to provide others with information on fungal infections.

Maintained documentation requirements.

St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, Texas

Operation Room Attendant & Information Desk Volunteer

2002

Transported patients, stock supplies, replaced linens, and prepared operation rooms.

Savings of America Bank, Houston, Texas

Leader of the Window Advertisement Design Team

Designed and painted advertisement on the windows which created positive image for the company. 

RESEARCH AND PAPERS

The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School

2005-2006

The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School

“Increased F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) Uptake Following Radiation Therapy in Patients With Cancers”: Cancer patients evaluated with F-18-FDG-PET imaging after radiotherapy may have abnormal FDG uptake in radiation port regions that can persist for up to twenty years due to inflammation or tissue generation.  Accumulation in radiation induced skin burns, esophagitis, and post radiation uptake involving the pleura or great vessels has not been previously reported.  Recognized FDG activity at sites of radiation induced inflammation and burns in cancer patients is an important distinction since it may be confused with malignancy or recurrence of disease and serve as a potential pitfall for misdiagnosis.

2003-2004

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Summer Research Program – Hepatocellular Carcinoma Laboratory

1997

Handled, inoculated, and dissected mouse specimens

MEMBERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP

Since 2007

Since 2002

Since 2002

American Medical Student Association

2002-2006

2003-2004

Medical Education Action Committee Leader of UT Houston Chapter

2002-2003

Houston Outreach Medical Education & Social Services – Provided outpatient social work, medical and referral services to the homeless of Houston

2002-2006

Golden Key National Honor Society, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas

1999-2002

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Coed-Fraternity, The University of Texas at Austin

1997-2002