Honor Society® member
James Edward Patino
Emmanuel College Student Wellness Associate at • Execute needs assessment of the student population with systematic collection of quantitative and qualitative data, descriptive statistics, and analysis and interpretation to ensure optimal program performance and collective impact • Organize and create programming and services to aid in health and wellness, including health literacy in exercise, nutrition, stress management, and safe sex • Lead weekly ambassador meetings and present on topics of program design, student health, data analysis, and team projects with Health Services and Student Wellness Center
- Tufts University
- Public Health & Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
- Class of 2024
- CA
Member since January 2023
About
I am passionate about equity-minded interventions to address chronic diseases—particularly diabetes mellitus—facing underserved communities.
My work experience as a program coordinator and health ambassador during my education at the University of California, Davis, involved leading community-based health promotion events for vulnerable groups in various regions of California.
Through my experiences at UC Davis, Tufts, and Harvard School of Medicine, I've been fortunate to receive valuable research opportunities and training. These experiences have helped me develop a deeper understanding of chronic diseases and the importance of approaching them through a health-equity lens.
I hope to use my public health education, training in epidemiology and biostatistics, and my certifications in health education to further advance my mission to bring equitable resources to historically marginalized communities facing chronic diseases driven by the intersection of social determinants of health, biological risk factors, and health inequities.
Education
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Tufts University School of Medicine
Public Health-Epidemiology & Biostatistics
2022 – 2024
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University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Medicine
2014 – 2017
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University of California, Davis
Chicano/a Studies/Health Sciences
2006 – 2011
Honors and awards
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Helen B. Cleary Scholarship
Awarded to applicants who demonstrated both financial need and a passion for their chosen field of Health Education and Promotion during their academic careers
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Delta Omega Honor Society
Awards excellence in public health scholarship and research and recognizes academic and professional achievement in the field of public health
Goals and interests
- Career goal
• DrPH or PhD in Epidemiology
- Graduate school interests
• Identifying the causes that contribute to
chronic disease-related health disparities and
investigating interventions that focus on the
intersection of biological risk factors, social
determinants of health, health equity, and health services.
• Academic Teaching in Epidemiology, Health Policy and/or Biostatistics- Outside the classroom
• Fitness & Health
• Pyrography
• Mountain Climbing
• Kayaking
• Oil Painting
Experience
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Emmanuel College Student Wellness Associate
• Execute needs assessment of the student population with systematic collection of quantitative and qualitative data, descriptive statistics, and analysis and interpretation to ensure optimal program performance and collective impact • Organize and create programming and services to aid in health and wellness, including health literacy in exercise, nutrition, stress management, and safe sex • Lead weekly ambassador meetings and present on topics of program design, student health, data analysis, and team projects with Health Services and Student Wellness Center
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
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Health Coach-Chronic Disease & Diabetes Wellness
• My role included health education and promotion in diabetes and obesity, including causes, symptoms, complications, management strategies and prevention tailored to individual needs. •Work alongside a clients healthcare provider to ensure their program aligns with their overall treatment plan • My work also entailed supporting and equipping individuals with resources and tools to empower them in managing their condition independently and help implement sustainable behavior changes to improve their health outcomes.
Jan 2017 – Jun 2022
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Group Fitness Instructor
•In setting of a community gym located in Long Beach California, I created exercise programs for groups focused on creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that encouraged participation, celebrated progress, and fostered a sense of community in achieving health outcomes.
Jul 2012 – Aug 2014
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Student Educator and University of California Davis Ambassador
•Lead community-based health and education promotion events for vulnerable groups in various regions of California including but not limited to Sacramento and Los Angeles
Jan 2008 – Jun 2012
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Research Assistant-UC Davis Cancer Department
• With strong attention to detail and accuracy conducted Elispot and ELISA tests to measure cellular and humoral immune responses in cancer patients' samples with strict adherence to protocols and maintaining aseptic technique to ensure data accuracy and sample integrity. • Prepared and processed biological samples following established protocols to ensure their suitability for immunoassays • Recorded and documented experimental data using electronic lab notebooks and spreadsheets and performed summary statistics for further analysis
Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
Volunteering
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Diabetes Interest Group Educator at Student-Run Clinic in Sacramento, CA. • Provided interpretation/translation services for Spanish-speaking patients • Facilitated outreach health promotional events to local immigrant communities • As the lead coordinator of the clinic’s Diabetes Interest Group, designed linguistic and culturally-focused patients and peer-training diabetes educational materials, including nutritional guides and exercise workshops • Served as volunteer trainer and advisor charged with maintaining appropriate patient flow and promoting clinical services to patients
Clinica Tepati-Sacramento, CA
Jan 2007 – Jun 2012
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
Organizations
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American Public Health Association (opens in a new tab)
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American Medical Association (opens in a new tab)
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Society for Epidemiological Research (SER) (opens in a new tab)
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National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHES) (opens in a new tab)
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Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health (opens in a new tab)
