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Todd Zynda, DO
Chief Editor
PGY-4, Cardiology Fellow
University of California, Irvine
Orange, California
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Todd currently serves as a Cardiology Fellow at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He was born and raised in Michigan and completed his undergraduate work at the Michigan State University. Todd is a 2006 graduate of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), where he received recognition for his academic excellence. Todd graduated in the top 5% of his class and has scored in the 95th percentile or greater on all three levels of COMLEX. Todd is currently pursuing an Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, Irvine and is involved in progressive research dealing with cardiovascular illnesses. He recently scored a 746 on COMLEX level 3; enough said! |
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Julie Orlosky, DO
PGY-1, The Washington Hospital
Department of Family Medicine
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Julie was born and raised in Washington, PA. She attended The Pennsylvania State University where she graduated with high honors and received her BS in Pre-Medicine. She began medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in the fall of 2004. While attending WVSOM she was the recipient of the Greenbrier Military Association Scholarship for leadership, citizenship and dedication; the McGraw Hill – Appleton Scholarship for academic excellence; and the Russel C. McCaughen Scholarship for dedication to Osteopathic Medicine. She was also chosen out of her class to serve as the graduate teaching assistant (GTA) for the clinical skills course at WVSOM. She spent one year in Lewisburg teaching first and second year medical students. |
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Jennifer Madeo, Ph.D
OMS IV, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, California
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Jennifer received her Ph.D in Biomedical engineering from the City University of New York. Her undergraduate degree is in Biochemistry. Her publications include the journals Biochemistry and J. Bioenerg Biomembr. She is in the class of 2009 at Touro University. She is currently applying for Pathology residencies in New York City, which is her hometown. She wants to pursue a career in academic pathology. |
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Jonathan Terry
Contributing Author
OMS IV, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Founder of the Unified Student Movement for Osteopathy
Tempe, Arizona
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Jonathan is a fourth-year osteopathic medical student at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), anticipating graduation in May 2009. At KCOM, he serves as an academic tutor for COMLEX preparation, OMM, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. He plans to begin residency in general and child psychiatry in June 2009. Jonathan completed his undergraduate work at Truman State University, graduating with honors in biology and Spanish. He has been recognized nationally for his volunteer efforts and one of his organizations has been documented as a model for grassroots social change. Jonathan is also a published author in osteopathic research, with studies investigating curricular integrity and post-graduate recruitment. Jonathan’s other interests include language, travel, and philosophy. |
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