ALLISON W. HEMINGWAY
EDUCATION
Master of Medical Science, 1997 Physician Assistant Program, School of Medicine Emory University
Master of Public Health, 1993 Concentration: Health Promotion San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, 1990 Graduated with Distinction San Diego State University
CERTIFICATION
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 1997, Certificate #981961 Special Recognition in Surgery
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 1996
HIV Antibody Test Counselor State of California, 1992
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
Crawford W. Long Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia – Active
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emory Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility – Atlanta, Georgia Physician Assistant – 1999-current Gyn PA duties in a reproductive medicine practice including performing general gyn ultrasounds, fertility and OB scans, perform endometrial biopsies, perform sonohysterograms, provide pre and post-op care, provide Pap smears and general well-woman care, act as resource for nursing staff, educate residents and fellows, educate patients regarding fertility treatment.
Metro Surgical Associates – Atlanta, Georgia Physician Assistant – 1998-1999 Surgical PA duties in a general surgery practice including first assisting in both open and laparoscopic procedures, wound closure, pre and post op care, evaluation of patients in the emergency room, management of patients on the floor, minor surgical procedures including skin biopsies, aspiration of cysts, needle core biopsies and I&Ds, seeing patients on clinic days and taking first call.
WebMD – Atlanta, Georgia Fertility Expert/Physician Assistant – 2005-current Respond to subscriber medical questions and evaluate charts. Write bimonthly columns for Fertility Center home page. Perform live chats on WebMD with RESOLVE, a national fertility support group.
Emory University Physician Assistant Program Clinical Instructor – 1998-current Instruct physician assistant students in pelvic, breast and rectal exams, suturing, IV and physical exam skills, casting, venipuncture, mentor students, lecture on breast disease and infertility, coordinate alumni association.
Arthritis Foundation/American Juvenile Arthritis Organization and Special Groups – National Office, Atlanta, Georgia Director – 1993-1995 Promoted, supervised and implemented national training programs on juvenile arthritis for parents and health professionals. Wrote grant proposals, developed patient education materials for fibromyalgia, lupus, dermatomyositis and other rheumatologic diseases. Maintained and enhanced relations with Arthritis Foundation chapters across the country. Recruited volunteers for national programs. Organized national conferences for children with juvenile arthritis and their parents.
Project ACCEPT (AIDS Collegiate Counseling, Education and Prevention Team), San Diego, California Projector Coordinator – 1990-1993 Coordinated recruitment, training and support of peer health educators in an AIDS education and prevention program which emphasized communication and negotiation skills. Wrote grant proposals, managed budget, developed educational materials, submitted quarterly reports to California State Office of AIDS. Media representative for San Diego State University for AIDS related topics.
Student Health Services, San Diego State University, San Diego, California Health Educator – 1990-1993 Coordinated variety of health promotion projects on campus and developed new outreach programs on eating disorders, date rape, herpes support group and HIV antibody testing. Supervised interns and student assistants. Performed individual counseling with students regarding health issues. Gave presentations and lectures on the campus on a variety of health topics.
San Diego State University, Department of Health Science, San Diego, California Graduate Teaching Associate/Lecturer – 1992-1993 Taught senior level courses on Communicable Diseases, Human Sexuality and Communication in Health Education. Supervised weekly newspaper column disseminating health information to campus community.
Project STARRT (Skills Training for AIDS Risk Reduction in Teens), San Diego, California Health Educator/Cohort Maintenance Coordinator – 1990-91 Provided information on AIDS, sexuality, decision making and social skills for 15-16-year-old cohort during nine week training sessions.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Emergency Medicine – Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta: Suturing, I&Ds, regional anesthesia, joint taps, lumbar punctures, codes, trauma, IVs, ABGs, casting, NG intubation, bladder catheterization, emergency medical care Women’s Urgent Care – Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta: I&Ds, endometrial biopsies, D&Cs, pelvic examinations, cervical cultures. General Surgery – Brian Organ, M.D., Crawford W. Long Hospital, Atlanta: 1st assisted, H&Ps, pre/postop care Plastic Surgery – Atlanta Plastic Surgery, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, James Namnoum, M.D.: 1st assisted, H&Ps, pre/postop care Orthopedic Surgery – Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Xavier Duralde, M.D.: 1st assisted, H&Ps, pre/postop care Family Practice – Shannon Mize, M.D. Baptist North Hospital, Cumming: Suturing, I&Ds, venipuncture, cryotherapy, routine medical care Internal Medicine – Julio Schwartzman, M.D., North Georgia Medical Center, Elijay: Suturing, injections, venipuncture, routine medical care, inpatient hospital care Family Practice - W. Robert Dunn, M.D., Baptist North Hospital, Cumming: Suturing injections, venipuncture, routine medical care, inpatient hospital care Obstetrics & Gynecology – Kevin Daus, M.D., DeKalb Medical Center, Atlanta: 1st assisted, labor and delivery, cryotherapy, endometrial biopsies, D&Cs, circumcisions, inpatient and outpatient care Pediatrics – Williams Bristol, M.D., Southeastern Regional Medical Center, St. Simons Island: Inpatient and outpatient care of children
RESEARCH
Comprehensive literature review examining behavioral correlates for HIV infection in college students in partial completion of requirements for Master of Public Health degree
Comprehensive literature review examining skin biopsy techniques for primary health care providers in partial completion of requirements for Master of Medical Science degree
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Clomid vs. Metformin for Treating PCOS, WebMD, April 2007 What are Human Papillomaviruses?, WebMD, December 2006 Miscarriage and Depression, WebMD, October 2006 Helping Your RE Help You, WebMD, August 2006 The Effect of Age on Fertility, WebMD, June 2006 My Struggle With Fertility, WebMD, March 2006 Ovulation Induction with Femara, WebMD, January 2006 Visiting a RE for the First Time, WebMD, November 2005 Alternative Fertility Therapies, WebMD, October 2005 American College of Rheumatology, Minneapolis, Minnesota Arthritis Foundation National Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Association for the Care of Children’s Health, Toronto, Canada Arthritis Foundation National Conference, Kansas City, Kansas Intercollegiate Consortium for Alcohol/Drug Prevention Annual Conference, San Diego, California KPBS Television Round Table Discussion, San Diego, California California College Health 2000 HIV Prevention for Youth Conference, San Diego, California City of San Diego Youth Conference, San Diego, California Hewlett-Packard Corporation, San Diego, California San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled, San Diego, California Women in Academia, San Diego, California KNSD Television, San Diego, California KCR Radio, San Diego, California Western Regional Conference on Women & HIV, San Diego, California Arthritis & Rheumatism, “the Partnership Training Program: A Model of Parent/Health Care Provider Collaboration”, Abstract, Volume 37, No. 9, September 1994 Lifelines “Sex, Everybody’s Doing It…Or Are They”, April 1993 California AIDS Clearinghouse Reviewer, “People Like Us”, Winter 1992 HIV/AIDS Facts, March 1992 Project ACCEPT: Peer Health Educator Manual, February, 1991