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
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University of Nevada - Reno
2010 – 2014
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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
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Emergency Room Technician - EMT
Renown Health Care - Reno, NV
Apr 2011 – Jun 2014
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Wildland Firefighter / EMT
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District - Incline Village, NV
May 2009 – Nov 2009
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Ski Patrol
Northstar California - Truckee, CA
Jan 2009 – Apr 2014
Volunteering
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Volunteer / assistant
St. Luke's Foundation for Haiti
Jun 2012
