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- 1. Vanessa McGowan MD MS Page 1 MOBILE: 415.244.8391 EMAIL: VMCGOWAN0@GMAIL.COM EDUCATION Fellowship: Regenerative Medicine, Sports and Interventional Spine Fellowship, August 2014 – July 2015 • Marko Bodor Clinic, Napa, CA Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Categorical Program, June 2010 - June 2014, Chief Resident 2013 - 2014 • University of California Davis Medical Center , Sacramento, CA Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, 2006 – 2010 • University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA Graduate: Master of Science in Zoology, GPA 3.96, 2000 – 2003 • University of Maine, Orono, ME Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, GPA 3.83, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors, 1996 – 2000 • University of Maine, Orono, ME LICENSURE California Medical License – 2012 – License Number A119624 DEA Registration – 2012 – License Number FM3030133 BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of PM&R – board eligible, passed step I (97.9th percentile) EXPERIENCE 2014 – 2015 Marko Bodor Clinic Sports and Interventional Spine Fellow – Napa, CA 2010 – 2014 University of California Davis Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Physician – Sacramento, CA 2006 – 2007 Patient Care Technician at University of California San Francisco Emergency Department – San Francisco, CA 2005 – 2006 Chiropractic Clinic Supervisor at Front Street Chiropractic Clinic – San Francisco, CA 2003 – 2005 Environmental Sales Associate at IDEXX Laboratories Inc. – Westbrook, ME 2003 Research Assistant at IDEXX Laboratories Inc. – Westbrook, ME 2001 – 2003 Teaching Assistant at University of Maine Department of Biological Sciences – Orono, ME SKILLS Nonoperative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Stem Cell / Platelet Rich Plasma Autologous Graft / Percutaneous Tenotomy / Barbotage Spinal Medicine / Functional Restoration / Occupational Medicine / Exercise Physiology Ultrasonography (Dx and Rx) Transforaminal and Interlaminar Steroid Epidural Injections Facet Joint / Medial Branch Blockade / Radiofrequency Ablation / Neurotomy Peripheral Nerve / Plexus Blockade Electromyography (NCS / EMG) Lysis of Adhesions / Anesthetic Discography / Trigger Point Injections Viscosupplementation / Chemodenervation (Botox / Myobloc) / Orthotics / Exercise Prescription MRI / CT / Xray / Sonography / Fluoroscopy / Digital Subtraction – Spine Readings Intrathecal Baclofen Trial / Pump Management
- 2. Vanessa McGowan MD MS Page 2 RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS 2015 Characterization of Medical Care at the 161-km Western States Endurance Run. McGowan, V, and M.D. Hoffman. Wild and Env Med. 26(1): 29-35. 2013 Concussion testing project: Test-Retest Reproducibility of 3 Motor Tests Using the Optojump System. IRB approval for Protocol #418002-2. 2012 Characterization of Medical Issues and Needs at the Western States Endurance Run. McGowan, V., and M.D. Hoffman. Abstract presented at 2013 American College of Sports Medicine conference. 2005 Mutations in and deletions of the calcium channel-encoding gene cacophony, which affect courtship song in Drosophila, have novel effects on heartbeating. Ray, V.M, and Dowse, H.B. J. Neurogenet. 19(1): 39-56. 2003 Effect on the heartbeat of Drosophila melanogaster of mutations in the calcium channel encoding cacophony gene and its interaction with the RNA helicase mutant malelessnapts . Ray, V.M. Master’s thesis, University of Maine, 1-172. 2000 Cyclization of the monoterpene citronellal to isopulegol: a biomimetic natural product synthesis. Jensen, B.L., Malkawi, A., and V. McGowan. J. Chem. Ed. 77(11): 1474. 2000 The Expression of Voltage-Gated Ion Channels in Xenopus Oocytes: The Human T-Type Calcium Channel. Honors thesis project. 1999 The Role of Animal Models in Scientific Education. The Bangor Daily News. MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American College of Sports Medicine North American Spine Society International Spine Intervention Society American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine California Medical Association Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Golden Key National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi - top 10% of graduating class HONORS / AWARDS 2014 Resident Research Award in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Davis 2010 Outstanding Medical Student in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2007 Commendation for earning a score >95% in Neuroanatomy 2007 Tutor for 1st year medical classes as a 2nd year student based on earning >90% in Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, and Biochemistry 2007 University of Maine Athletic All-Time Hall of Fame 2001 University of Maine Gold ‘M’ Award for Highest Qualities of Achievement, Sportsmanship, Moral Character, Interest in Extracurricular Activities, and Respect by Peers 2000 – 2001 Two-Time First Team Academic All-American, Track and Field and Cross Country 2001 America East Scholar-Athlete Award as top conference scholar-athlete, Track and Field 1998, 2001 America East All Conference Selection as top performer, Track and Field 2000 University of Maine Frank H. Lathrop Zoology Scholarship for Highest-Achieving Student in Biological Sciences 1999 University of Maine Most Outstanding International Student Award 1999 Dean Smith Award for Most Outstanding University of Maine Scholar-Athlete
- 3. Vanessa McGowan MD MS Page 3 1996 – 2000 Dean’s List 1996 – 2001 Varsity Letter recipient in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field 1996 – 2001 University of Maine Division I Athletic Scholarship LEADERSHIP 2011 - 2014 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident representative to Resident Medical Staff Committee 2011 - 2014 UCDMC musculoskeletal physical exam course instructor for medical students 2011 - 2014 UCDMC PM&R residency interviewer 2011 ACGME Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident representative for site visit 2007 - 2010 Sports Medicine Interest Group – Founder and Co-President 2007 UC-Davis Heartbeat Run Fundraiser – Chief Organizer 2007 Healer’s Art Advisor VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES 2011 - 2014 Nike Women’s Marathon medical staff 2013 - 2014 Lake Tahoe Ironman medical staff 2014 USA Track & Field Nationals medical staff 2014 Volunteer Attending Physician at the Paul Hom Free Clinic, the oldest Asian clinic in the United States 2013 Walk with a Doc PM&R Department Chief Organizer 2013 Livestrong Challenge Ride medical staff 2013 American River College Varsity pre-participation physical examinations 2012, 2013 Western States Endurance Run research assistant and volunteer 2012, 2013 Badwater Ultramarathon medical staff 2011 UC Davis men’s college football game physician coverage 2007 - 2008 Davis Community Clinic volunteer 2002 - 2003 High School Head Cross Country Coach 1998 - 2001 Special Olympics official INTERNATIONAL SERVICE 2007 Founding Member of The Kenya Project – Africa • An organization to provide medical care and health education to underserved communities in Kenya LANGUAGE Bilingual Certificate in French – proficient in clinical setting INTERESTS Running, biking, yoga, hiking, rock climbing, reading, travel and international service