Winter 2010 Newsletter

UCLA
SANTA MONICA CARE EXTENDER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Winter 2010
THE
BEATCare Extender News
EDITORIAL
In This Issue
Care Extenders,
Western Medicine Compromise
On top of being busy students and working professionals, you’ve
all dedicated your time to the program. Thank you all for being so Health Issue: Mental Health
great!
MCAT: Is it Vital?
Inside this edition of The Beat you will be able to read about your
peers responses to health care issues, as well as getting to know the
CE Alumni: Dominic Hovsepian
Care Extenders of the Rotation and their stories.
Care Extenders of the Rotation
I hope that it not only inspires, but that it gives everyone one of
you a sense of pride to be a part of such a dynamic group of Care
Extenders.
The Staff
Best,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Yenith Ang
Extension for Comp Checklist 2/17 5 PM
Extension Requests due 2/17
Preference Sign-ups Begin 2/21
Comp Checklist due 3/7
Preferences sign-ups end 3/21
Department Assignments posted TBA (will receive email)
Department Meetings and Training Day 5/2
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WesternIs there
Medicine:
a compromise?
by Yenith Ang
Western clinics are now set up in almost all
third world countries. The importance of cleanliness
by washing hands, covering sneezes and coughs has
now become ubiquitous. It is translated in several
languages other than English with images of young
individuals in different cultural garbs other than our
own depicting the importance of cleanliness. Yet
there are certain issues that are hard to approach because it is taboo. Young girls, not even in their teens,
are kidnapped and even sold into prostitution, for the
purpose of “curing” men with HIV/Aids in Southeast
Asia. How do we reach a compromise here?
How do we bridge the gap?
An image on how to prevent in
Tibet:
In the world of medicine it is sometimes tough
dealing with people from a different background other
than our own. Because of the diversity in the world in
which we live, it does not matter what profession we
are in, we must always teach ourselves to be empathetic
and understanding. In allopathic medicine, still a new
field, is an amalgamation of research of medicine from
all over the world. And yet we sometimes forget that,
as we instill our own research and beliefs onto unsuspecting third world countries, expecting them to accept
with open arms. It is not to say that our research is
superior, because there is still much to be learned and
discovered. The issue is, how do we bridge the gap and
reach a compromise?
A muscled cartoon condom educating the people of Tibet the
importance of contraception.
The Beat 2
HEALTH ISSUE: Mental Health
by Sarkis Kavarian
A particular health issue that I find to be
currently controversial in a sense, and definitely
“taboo” to address is the notion of mental health
in our society. I feel that all too often, those with
mental, psychological, and neurological disorders are labeled as inadequate of thinking rational
thoughts and making rational judgements. Whereas
those diagnosed with such conditions may indeed
have some difficulty with certain tasks, this does not
mean that they are not capable of rational thinking.
On the contrary, if some health care professionals would approach these patients with a more
compassionate and “open” perspective and worldview, they may notice certain words and body
gestures that they would not have otherwise noticed
as being illustrative of complex cognitive functioning. Furthermore, they may view certain words and
gestures, which at first glance may seem uncalled
for and quite inappropriate in the situation, to be
rather understandable and even reasonable within
the given context as is viewed through the lens of
the patient. I am not claiming that these particular
patients are altogether fine and are able to function to the best of their abilities, for on the contrary,
they do need help in certain or many facets of their
lives; this help should be given. Rather, I am merely
claiming that health care professionals should
address the thoughts and concerns of these very
special group of patients with a more compassionate
and open-minded perspective, so as to gain a better
understanding of whom they are treating in order to
preserve their dignity as human beings, in the fullest
sense of the term.
“...Health care professionals should
address the thoughts and concerns of these
special group of patients with a more
compassionate and open-minded
perspective.”
Edvard Munch’s The Scream
It is believed to be Munch’s private reflection on living and coping
with depression. In the world where modern medicine as yet hasn’t
proposed anything to the victims of psychological distress apart
from Freudian psychoanalysis, Munch relates to the alienation from
social circles that sufferers like him experienced solely in humility
and solitude. Simultaneously, he draws a dramatic picture of a human
being rebelling against those limits. Social constraints imposed on the
victims of psychological illnesses at the turn of the centuries hasn’t
grown old – instability of moods, anxieties and lack of acceptation
still hold today as widespread social taboo.
The Beat 3
Life of a Medical School Applicant:
Is the MCAT vital?
by Anderson Nguyen
Four Years in a Nutshell
Standardization
For those interested in pursuing a career as
medical doctors, the path is long and strenuous. Difficult classes and long hours stemming from involvement in extracurricular activities can be particularly
draining on students during their undergraduate years.
Yet these four years of seemingly never ending hard
work in college translates to a packet that is submitted
to the American Medical College Application Service
and reviewed by medical schools across the nation and
for some, outside the United States. Anxiety begins to
settle in as the first stages of the application process is
complete and applicants nervously await the news of
an interview decision.
Taking a brief glance at the application,
many of the responses elicit one’s hard work over the
span of four years. However, one of the exceptions
is the MCAT score. While the pre-health core classes
taken throughout the undergraduate years are partially
reflected in the MCAT score, the score is nevertheless
determined by one’s performance on four-hour examination administered on the computer. Yet similarly
to the SAT score for undergraduate admissions, the
MCAT score is closely examined by medical schools.
So why is it that in speaking to medical school admissions boards, they reveal that two of the most important pieces of information about an applicant are
reflected by the GPA and MCAT score?
Being granted an interview is quite miraculous considering only about ten-fifteen percent of applicants
were granted an interview at medical schools like
UCLA and Harvard in the 2008-2009 year[1]. There
were more than 4000 applicants at these schools that
were rejected based on their application alone. The
countdown begins as the interview decision letters roll
in after the secondary is submitted. The application
process can be quite nerve-racking, especially when
the interview decision rests solely on what is written
on the application. Nevertheless, it is no secret that
medical schools heavily weigh an applicant’s GPA
and MCAT score relative to the other portions of the
application. The MCAT score is vital to an application because it serves as a standard way of measuring
a prospective student’s potential to perform well in
medical school. Nevertheless, while a high MCAT
score translates into high potential as a scholar of
medicine, it does not reveal the more intricate details
about the applicant’s personality – a crucial aspect of
being a good doctor.
As one can imagine, different undergraduate
universities contribute to enormous diversity in each
medical school applicant’s academic background.
Also, schools distribute grades based on different
grading standards that may differ from one school to
the next. Nevertheless, medical schools can accommodate for the differences to an extent by using the
MCAT score as a way of standardizing those differences. Regardless of one’s grades or academic backgrounds, medical school applicants across the nation
and world take the same exam. The MCAT, which is
composed of 4 different sections – verbal reasoning,
writing, biological sciences, and physical sciences
– serves as a method of standardizing the varying undergraduate academic backgrounds of each applicant.
Thus, the MCAT is a very necessary component of a
prospective student’s application.
(continued on p. 5)
The Beat 4
Weighing the different entities on the application
Certainly, the MCAT is very useful in standardizing the varying academic background of applicants. However, while many schools do not have a set
minimum score, a simple glance at admissions statistics of several medical schools show that there is a
reference scale out there. While medical schools don’t
confirm a “minimum score on the MCAT” needed to
gain admissions to a school, this minimum score does
exist in the sense that the overwhelming majority of
matriculants achieve a certain average MCAT score.
For instance, in talking to several medical students at
various medical schools, there is a widely “accepted
standard” to meet. The average medical student applicant has a 3.5 GPA with a 30 MCAT. In speaking to
medical student interviewees, an applicant applying
to the top medical schools such as UCLA, Harvard,
Johns Hopkins, and UCSF should have around a 3.7
GPA with a 34 MCAT to be deemed competitive.
While the schools will not publish data, explicitly
saying that these are the “minimum scores,” the
average GPA and MCAT scores of the matriculants
at these schools reflect these numbers and for some
schools even higher.
It comes as no surprise that the MCAT score
typically varies directly proportional to the GPA.
The better the student performs in the core science
courses, the more likely that student is to perform
well on the MCAT. The MCAT after all is somewhat
analogous to a comprehensive exam of all the core
pre-med courses an applicant typically takes during
the first two years of undergraduate studies: physics,
general and organic chemistry, biology, verbal reasoning, and one’s ability to write. Medical schools weigh
the MCAT very heavily because the score supposedly reflects a student’s potential to perform well in
medical school, which translates to doctors who are
knowledgeable about medicine on a scientific level.
But does being a knowledgeable doctor translate to
being a “good doctor?” Not necessarily, because an
intelligent doctor (based on the MCAT score) may not
have personality and great communication skills that
are essential in interacting with patients.
The Personality Factor
While the MCAT serves to be a reference
point for medical school admissions boards, it is not
the only thing they look at. A high GPA and MCAT
score may grant you an interview, along with solid extracurricular activities (research, clinical experience,
leadership experience, community service, etc.) and
strong letters of recommendation. Don’t be mistaken:
while the GPA and MCAT score are weighted heavily by the admissions boards, applicants who have
weaker extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation may not be granted an interview either.
Medical schools look for the well-rounded applicant,
and one that has all of the above. However, applicants
with a higher GPA and MCAT score along with solid
extracurricular activities and LOR will get the nod
for the interview over an applicant with lower scores
in most cases. In other words, work to maintain your
GPA and perform well on the MCAT, but also be active and not be a bookworm studying in the library
24/7. The key is maintaining a good balance as a
student.
Other important qualities about a “good doctor” are
the personality and demonstration of one’s passion for
pursuing medicine as a career, which are not necessarily reflected in the GPA or MCAT score. This is where
the extracurricular activities come into play and thus
make you a well-rounded applicant. In blunt terms, an
applicant with a high MCAT score may demonstrate
the potential to be a successful medical school student, but without the ability to communicate with others and personality, that applicant would potentially
have a difficult time interacting with patients.
Some characteristics of a good doctor include
the ability to communicate with patients, being well
knowledgeable about medicine, and having a passion for helping others. Thus while the MCAT score
may help an applicant get an interview based on his
or her potential, the interview weighs heavily on an
applicant’s personality. Because let’s face it, an intelligent applicant (based on the MCAT score) without
an amiable personality may not turn out to be such a
great medical doctor.
(continued on p.6)
The Beat 5
The Interview
The overall acceptance rates of medical
schools like UCLA and Harvard are about 2-3% which
translates to about 5000+ applicants for 150 spots. At
the interview stage, about 800 students receive an interview, and about 150 students are ultimately accepted. When it comes down to the interview, applicants
with the amiable personality that also shows his/her
passion for pursuing medicine with solid scores will
be favored over applicants that aren’t able to communicate as well, but have slightly high scores. Where is
the fine line between having that personality versus an
applicant with a slightly higher score? This is where
the rest of the application also can make a difference.
Applications that list many extracurricular activities
which do not require much commitment (ex. General
member of student organization – attended meetings
for 1 hour every other week and helped out with fundraiser for 1 hour once each quarter) will not say much
about the applicant. Rather, it would be preferable for
applicants to participate in fewer extracurricular activities, but devote more time to those select activities
rather than spreading himself/herself thin. Remember:
quality over quantity.
Undergraduate Years
While having the high GPA, MCAT scores,
and strong extracurricular activities are important (in
terms of the medical school application), applicants
must also remember that the undergraduate years are
also a great time during their lives. There are many
opportunities available for undergraduates to be active
on campus and in the community. Pursue activities
that you are interested in, not just so you can put it on
an application. Most of all make your undergraduate
years memorable, but also try to maintain a solid GPA.
Remember that balance is key.
Tying backing to the application process, medical
school admissions boards can often detect “superficial” activities – one that applicants participate in just
so they can put it on their application. Remember,
these boards have years, and in some cases decades,
worth of experience screening applications. Also, applicants should feel comfortable talking about their
extracurricular involvements during the interview. The
ability to communicate is vital and express oneself coherently is vital during the interview. Work on relieving any nervous anxiety during interviews by participating in mock interviews. An applicant’s personality
may make a strong impression on the interviewers and
is an important part in determining the ultimate decision of whether or not the applicant would be a good
fit at a particular school.
[1] UCLA Medical School: http://www.medstudent.ucla.edu/prospective/admissions/default.cfm?pgID=8
Harvard Medical School: http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=statistics
The Beat 6
CE Alumni Q&A:
Dominic Hovsepian
1. How long were you in the CE Program?
I was in the CE program for about 2 and a half
years.
2. Now that you’re on your way to medical school,
do you think the CE Program helped in any way?
I absolutely think CE program helped me on my
journey towards medical school. Before entering the
program, I had no idea what it would be like to work
in a hospital environment or whether I would like
working in a hospital. I entered the program to give
back, but also to see if medicine was the path for me.
Fortunately, my years in the program solidified the
fact that becoming a physician was the path for me.
3. What have you learned as a CE?
Through all of my time in the program I really
learned how much I enjoyed helping patients in a
hospital, how interesting and challenging it was
to work with patients, and how exciting it was to
meet so many new people each and every day. I
also learned the qualities that it takes to be a great
healthcare professional: compassion, communication skills, personality, dedication, intelligence,
common sense, critical thinking ability, and so much
more.
4. What was your favorite department and why?
It is really hard to choose a favorite department
because I have enjoyed all of them. My rotation in
Ronald Reagan Pediatrics is probably my favorite
because the kids were so awesome. I really admired
how brave they all were. Plus, I must say that I really enjoyed playing XBOX, Chutes & Ladders, and
Hide & Seek with all of the patients. The best thing
about it was that the patients’ faces lit up when they
saw the CE uniform because they love the fact that
we are always there for them.
5. Please share us some of your notable experiences:
Again there are too many notable experiences to
choose from but one that sticks out in my mind occurred while I was volunteering in the CT-ICU. A
patient recently had open heart surgery, but the
surgeons had not closed his chest so doctors would
have to clean up the area around the opening to prevent infection. I happened to be on shift when this
was happening and one of the Care Partners got me
in the room to observe this procedure. I was blown
away because I could see the patient’s heart beating
outside of his chest. I had never seen anything like
it. It was amazing to see a live human heart at work
(I know it doesn’t sound like much but it really made
an impression on me and it is hard to capture the
beauty of the human body in a few words).
6. Where are you going for medical school? Why?
What do you plan on specializing in?
As of right now, I am going to the Medical College
of Wisconsin. I am still waiting to here back from
about 6 schools so my decision is not yet fully made.
I chose the Medical College of Wisconsin because
they have a flexible curriculum in which students
are able to individualize depending on what they
want to do with their careers. This kind of freedom
will really allow me to hone my skills to fit my goals,
which many medical schools don’t offer. As far as
specialties go, I am keeping an open mind because I
am sure it will change, but I would like to specialize
in neurology because I find the brain fascinating.
Dominic Hovsepian- Future MD
The Beat 7
Care Extenders of the Rotation
Congratulations to all the outstanding Care Extenders of the Rotation for their hard earned
recognition!
Jesada Mathiyakom
Department: CT-ICU
“ Most memorable experience was getting to
see an open-chest procedure on an ECMO
patient. What I took out of the experience at
CT-ICU is that everyone plays a critical role
in patient care and there is always room for
Care Extenders and volunteers to help out!”
Adam Montagna
Department: CCL
“CCL was a great place to
volunteer and learn. There were procedures scheduled almost everyday, so I
always felt as though my time there was
well spent.”
Ross Kelley
Department: 7W-CTU
Palwasha Sajjadkhan
Department: CT-ICU
“During my first shift I observed doctors inserting Swan-Ganz catheter into a patient’s artery
to monitor the blood pressure in his heart and it
was amazing. But I have to say my most memorable experience during my rotation were when
I was allowed to observe two heart transplant
surgeries, one with Dr. Richard Shemin and one
with Dr. Murray Kwon. The procedures were
about 7 and a half hours long and THE BEST
experiences of my life.”
Kevin Machino
Department: SM-PEDS
“There were two patients in particular
who stood out to me. One was a teenage
boy who was there because he hurt his leg.
He became more of a friend than just a
patient. It was really gratifying for me when
he remembered my name and was excited
to see me. It showed me that I was more
than a volunteer to this patient. Another
patient was a little girl who was only a
Pejman Zargarkalimi
Department: CT-ICU
“This department is amazing. Every second a
new occurrence takes place wether it is good or
bad I learned a lot in this place. Every room
had its own memorable experiences. Beside all
the medical experiences, I also learned how
it could be hard for a doctor to tell a patient’s
relatives about their current problematic situation. All the staff at this department are working so hard for every single patient health care.
They also like to teach us whatever they know
about their patients’ cases.”
Milan Ardoin
Department: 8EW
“Most memorable moments will be conversing
with staff and them providing important information to help guide me in my healthcare career. I
love the family environment at 8ew.”
Fornia Ung
Department: CCU
couple months old but she had respiratory problems. It really hurt to see her
struggling and in pain, but I was able
to hold her and comfort her until she fell
asleep. These experiences with the patient
made me realize that I can be more than just
a volunteer and make a difference in the
lives of other patients.”
(continued on p. 9)
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Carmel Moazez
Department: WW-PEDS
“I was fortunate enough to work with two
kids for the majority of my time in Pediatrics. The first kid was Kevin who was
a boy one year older than my little sister.
He never wanted me to leave and I did
everything with him including playing video
games, helping him with homework, and
getting beat at Monopoly and Uno . During the holiday party we took pictures with
Santa together and played games. My most
memorable experience with him was during
the Holiday party when the dj played music
and had us guess the names of the songs.
Together we were able to get all of them :)
The other child I worked with was Jamie, a
girl the same age as my younger sister. She
was such a sweetheart. I am a ballerina and
after spending time with her she decided
that once she was better she wanted to start
taking dance classes. The toy center gave
her a dance bag and I gave her a pair of my
old pointe shoes to start off her dance career
:) My favorite day with her was when we
made jewelry for each other out of beads
and she made me a painting. I currently
have it hung on my wall :) Overall my
experience in Pediatrics was incredible and
I wish I could have spent more time in the
Dana Shiffer
Department: MED-SURG
“The most memorable shift I had was
when I was offered by Doctor Wu to
watch a thoracenthesis procedure performed on a sweet elderly patient. During the procedure a tube was inserted
into the patients lung through her back
in order to get out the fluids which
were accumulating there. It was truly
impressive and interesting to watch.
Overall it has been a rewarding and extreemly interesting experience. It gave
me a whole different perspective about
hospital dynamics and a deeper look at
the very important different roles and
functions of the staff members. I thank
everyone in the medical surgical department for letting me be a small part
of something this meaningful.”
Department: Radiology
Department: Greeter
“My most memorable experience was escorting a woman in labor and her husband to the
labor and delivery department. It was really
neat to witness their excitement, and they were
so thankful to have an escort to show them the
way. As a greeter, I interacted with a variety of
different people and I learned how to communicate well with people of all personality types.”
Jonathan Lyons
Department: Greeter (OA)
Bita Luhrassebi
Department: MED-SURG
department.”
Lauren Raney
Christa Slaught
My most memorable experience in the
department was helping Sabrina (one of
the nurses) in inserting an NG tube. It
was a tough procedure especially for the
patient who was very uncomfortable. But
at the end, the patient was feeling so much
better and was so appreciative and I felt
really good to have played a part in that.
Overall, what I take away from my experience in the Med-Surg department is an
amazing feeling knowing that everyday I
was there I made a difference, even though
very small, in someone’s life and I was
able to make a tough day a little bit easier
for the patients I was able to help.
“My experience in the Greeters department gave
me the opportunity to see the hospital from the
patients? perspective. I greeted people in the lobby
and helped them find their appointments or loved
ones. I met interesting and kind people every day.
Being a greeter was a great way to start my experience as a Care Extender. Although I was never
able to form long relationships with any of the
patients or visitors, my most memorable experience would have to have been when a lady could
not find her mother?s room. She was nearly in
tears when she asked me to help her. I walked her
right up to her mother?s room. Later that night
when she was on her way out she stopped by the
security desk to tell me how thankful she was that
I was there to direct her. She said that she thought
hospitals were cold sad places, but that I had
made her feel more welcome. This was the most
rewarding part of the entire rotation.”
(continued on p. 10)
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Patsy Chenpanas
Department: ER-A
“My most memorable experience in the ER
was helping Dr. Halem with two sutures, and
then hearing from two nurses later that he
thought I was really helpful. My experience
in the ER boosted my confidence in the pursuit
of medicine, since I felt that I was an essential
part of helping the department run smoothly in
my time there.”
Karina Soni
Department: ER-B
Albert Ly
Arpine Panosyan
Department: Post Partum
“My most memorable experience at Postpartum was being able to work in a friendly and
welcoming environment. Some of the nurses
might’ve been a little grumpy here and there,
but once I grew closer and bonded with them,
it was different. I was very fortunate to have
volunteered and worked alongside such a
warm and caring staff. It makes me want to
go volunteer everyday, nothing felt awkward.
Caring for patients is obviously very important, but to also being able to care for them in
merry surroundings makes it that much better
and fulfilling.”
Department: NICU
“Working in the NICU requires excellent team work. Without a doubt, the
one thing that I learned during my
experience at the NICU is the importance of working together during a
medical crisis because there is no “I”
Shirin Mostofi
Department: Post-Partum
Jennifer Chang
Department: Post Partum
“The most memorable experience in the department was the opportunity to do compressions
on a patient that lost her pulse. But even more
extraordinary, was the fact that when I was doing them, she regained a strong pulse.”
Tinh Nguyen
Department: ER-B
“Working on code, the first time I was assisting on a code was a really intense moment. We
learn, we train and we get certified to be able
to handle moments like this, But once you’re
actually in that moment, it terrifying and exciting at the same time. I was relieving one of the
techs during chest compressions. You’re standing there over the patient, its running though
your head, of all the steps you need to do, but
honestly you can’t really focus on it. you can’t
take your eyes off the patient. you take the first
plunge into his chest then you think “am i doing
it right”, but you don’t stop, you can’t. In the
end, we couldn’t bring him back. But it was a
really nice moment to know that all your training and learning was put to good use.”
“The most memorable experience I had was
definitely when I got to watch a C-section
delivery in the Labor & Delivery department.
Since Post partum didn’t have any operations
scheduled during my shift, Lizzy helped me call
and check if Labor and Delivery, and I was able
to sit in on the C-section. It definitely changed
my perspective in terms of how operations are
conducted, the environment in which they occur
in, and the reaction and response times that are
required of the doctors when something unexpected occurs. The doctor who was conducting
the operation was telling me how although they
prep for each operation thoroughly, no one can
account for unforeseen circumstances that happen during the operation and thus the doctors
have to rely on instinct and experience to act in
a timely matter. It definitely changed my image
of an operation in that I no longer view it as a
rigid, step by step procedure but rather as an
actively engaging process.”
Alexandra Jensen
Department: ORTHO
“I have two memorable experiences.
The first one was when A.J. and one
of the nurses in L&D asked me if I
wanted to see a delivery on my very
first shift(and they gave me the option
between a vaginal and a C section) I
chose the vaginal one and my heart
was pounding while anticipating the
delivery. It was much more beautiful
than what I had heard. The second one
was when a nurse in PP asked me if I
wanted to watch a circumcision, and it
was nothing I had expected.”
Sulin Wu
Department: 8EW
Casey Cooney
Department: ER-A
Caroline Rich
Department: CCU
Nicole Chow
Department: WW PEDS
Cari Mendoza
“One of my favorite experiences was shadow- Department: L&D-A
ing Tim, the physical therapist, when he went on
rounds on the floor. I am very interested in the PT
field and watching him was extremely encourag- Megan Cotterell
ing. I also liked following Tim because it gave Department: L&D-A
me an opportunity to get to know the patients in
the department better and watch their recoveries. Some of the patients had experienced 7 or Sakinah Sabadia
more failed hip or knee surgeries in the past, so
to see their excited faces when they realized their Department: OR Escort
recovery would be different this time at the UCLA
hospital made me really proud of our medical
facility and staff.”
The Beat 10
Care Extenders Program Staff
Executive Staff:
Silva Thomas
Care Extenders Manager
Silva Thomas is a UCLA graduate in the field of biochemistry. She started working at SM - UCLA Medical
Center and Orthopaedic Hospital in November of 1996 as a Care Extender Intern. After 4 years of being a
volunteer, Silva took on the Manager role and has been the Care Extender Manager since then.
Amy Ngan
Associate Manager
Jenna Nawa
DC Supervisor SMH
Christopher Bartlett
Christine Thang
DC Supervisor SMH
DC Supervisor WW
Santa Monica Department Coordinators
Patrick Lu
LKC/CCL
Maria Bezchinsky Julia Kwon
NICU
Critical Care Unit
Colleen Caldwell Eric Low
ER-B
Post Partum
Sharon Huang
Med Surg
Alex Katz
Orthopaedics
Harry Li
Radiology
Michael Quocminh Pham
ER-A
Kyle Nguyen
OR Escorts/Greeters
(continued on p. 12)
The Beat 11
Santa Monica Department Coordinators Cont.
Megan Segal
L&D- A
Spencer Yeh
L&D- B
Danielle Whalen
SMH-PEDS
Jasmine Huynh
Oncology
Westwood Department Coordinators
Sally Mung Ting Yung
8 North
Stephen Ku
CT-ICU
Hande Tan
7W-CTU
Marlene Meer
8 East West
Samantha Briones
Admissions
Francis Javier
Administrative
Jenna Nawa
MICU
Jonathan Phuong
WW-ICU
Special Project Coordinators
Maggie Pham
Training
Ferdows Ather
LOA
Hannah Tan
Rita Tufenkjian
Program Extensions Special Projects
Gina Chien
RRH-PEDS
Ivette Zelaya
Data Manager
Tracy Wang
Public Relations
Eric Kwok
Quality Control
Yenith Ang
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