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Portrait of Michael Doherty

Honor Society® member

Michael Doherty

Emergency Room Technician - EMT at Renown Health Care - Reno, NV

  • James Madison University
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Class of 2016
  • Scranton, PA

Member since January 2015

About

My diverse background and experiences I acquired following college at the University of Vermont has led to my graduate study of medicine at James Madison University. In December 2016, I will graduate with a masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Education

  • University of Nevada - Reno

    2010 – 2014

  • University of Vermont

    Sociology and Natural Ecology

    1996 – 2001

Goals and interests

Career goal

My medical experiences prior to graduate study were primarily in emergency medicine. I have found both intrigue and confidence in this field and intend to pursue a career in this direction.

Graduate school interests

I am interested in expanding my medical knowledge to gain the greatest comprehension of clinical medicine to be the most effective provider. My particular interests are in trauma surgery and surgical intensive care.

Outside the classroom

Skiing, backpacking, running, mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, wood working.

Experience

  • Emergency Room Technician - EMT

    Renown Health Care - Reno, NV

    Apr 2011 – Jun 2014

  • Wildland Firefighter / EMT

    North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District - Incline Village, NV

    May 2009 – Nov 2009

  • Ski Patrol

    Northstar California - Truckee, CA

    Jan 2009 – Apr 2014

Volunteering

  • Volunteer / assistant

    St. Luke's Foundation for Haiti

    Jun 2012