Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
07/2008-Present
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
08/2006-05/2008
Master of Science in Evolutionary Developmental Biology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
08/2001-05/2005
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences
EMPLOYMENT
GameSpot.com
Freelance Writer
03/2008-Present
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology
08/2007-05/2008
Physician’s Ambulance, Cleveland, OH
Emergency Medical Technician
08/2005-09/2006
David J. Fishman, M.D., Inc., Cleveland, OH
Medical Office Assistant
06/2001-08/2006
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Course Assistant, Department of Computer Science
08/2003-05/2005
RESEARCH
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology
01/2007-07/2008
Run fMRI scans to examine hyperphagia and autistic symptomatology in Prader-Willi Syndrome. Administer cognitive exams and behavioral assessments to PWS and autism patients. Process neuroimaging scans using BrainVoyager software to estimate stimulus-response activation. Coordinate laboratory functions and personnel, ensuring adherence to IRB protocols.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Research Assistant, Department of Immunology
06/2002-08/2002
ACTIVITIES
Trigames.net
Columnist, Reviews Contributor
06/2005-Present
Euclid Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System
Physician Shadow
06/2004-08/2004
Sigma Chi International Fraternity
Kappa Upsilon Chapter Founder
Treasurer
08/2003-05/2004
Philanthropy Chair
01/2002-05/2003
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
GameSpot.com
Master Forum Moderator
06/2006-Present
Manage all levels of the moderation queue, ensuring a minimum number of unattended items. Responsible for overall support and oversight of the GameSpot community.
Targeted Moderator for Reviews
Moderated user reviews, forums, and live chat events. Established “Community Contributions,” a forum for users to exchange feedback on their writing skills and receive critiques of writing samples. Created “ReviewSpotting,” a weekly magazine highlighting the community’s best reviews and editorials.
AIDS Buddies, Baltimore, MD
Volunteer
08/2001-05/2003
Visited patients nightly in their homes. Helped cook dinner, do chores, and run errands.
INTERESTS
Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Hematology/Oncology
Video Game Journalism/Editorial
Teaching
Hebrew Language/Culture
REFERENCES
(Contact information available upon request)
Anastasia Dimitropoulos, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Case Western Reserve University
Jody Robinson
Community Manager, GameSpot.com
CNET Entertainment Network
