CLINT KALAN, PA-C, MMSc EDUCATION: Emory University, Atlanta, GA Dec. 2012 Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA Dec. 2007 B.A. Biology Chemistry Minor CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:, CERTIFIED National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA #: 1109338, LICENSED State of New Mexico License #: PA2013-004 Jan. 2013 Present Feb. 2013 Present CLINICAL EXPERINECE: RESIDENCY DIRECTOR/ LECTURER OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE UNM School of Medicine, Dept. of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Albuquerque, NM February 2016 Present Provided oversight for an 18-month physician assistant residency, including didactic and clinical education, including developing curriculum, overseeing admissions, and evaluating residents. Provided clinical care for 50% of effort in all areas of the adult emergency department, including the care of critically ill patients, with significant procedural experience, in the state s only public, safetynet hospital and only level I trauma center Helped to develop APP supervision policy and billing policies for the emergency department Lakewood, CO Apex Emergency Group December 2014 February 2015 Provided coverage in four distinct departments, ranging from a level I trauma center to a remote 35 bed mountain hospital, in a democratic group setting.
Provided care to all ages of patients while working in the main emergency department, attending to all types of, including critically ill, patients. Instructed physician assistant clinical students on clinical rotations from two different academic programs, including supervising histories, physicals, and common ED procedures. Consistently achieved RVU production per hour in the top quartile of group. Vail, CO The Steadman Clinic, with Dr. Randy Viola July 2014 December 2014 Attended to patients both in clinic and first assisting in the OR in one of the country s most well renowned sports medicine orthopedic practices. First-assisted in hand, wrist, elbow, microvascular, and general orthopedic trauma cases, including covering 5 days of trauma call per month in an incredibly busy trauma location Assisted in managing a surgical schedule consistently averaging over 45 scheduled cases per week Albuquerque, NM UNM Hospital, Emergency Department June 2013- July 2014 Provided care to patients collaboratively with attending physicians in the main emergency department, addressing issues such as septic shock, GI bleeds, acute surgical emergencies, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal in the only academic emergency department and level I trauma center in the state Independently attended to patients in a Fast track environment overnight, seeing long bone fractures, minor MVA s, cellulitis, abscess and peritonsillar abscess, and other level 3 s, 4 s and 5 s Performed medical screening exams at the triage area, being the first provider point of contact for patients, starting the workup of major complaints and navigating patients away from the emergency department if they had a non-emergent complaint., LOCUMS Pine Hill, NM Pine Hill Health Center May 2013 - June 2013 Provided full service primary and urgent care at a tribally run clinic on the Navajo Nation with former Emory PA program faculty, approximately 40 miles from the nearest 25 bed hospital Attended to patients brought in by EMS for initial evaluation and transfer, including DKA, acute abdomen, and chest pain patients. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 2012 - Emory University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Atlanta, GA. o Is a prolonged transport time justified to achieve level I care in the seriously injured rural trauma patient: a review (Masters thesis, unpub.)
2007 Whitman College, Department of Biology, Walla Walla, WA/ National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park. o Factors contributing to exercise-associated hyponatremia in Grand Canyon National Park: an EMS point of care analysis (Undergraduate thesis, PI, original research, unpub.) TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2016- PA Program didactic lecturer, topics of trauma, GI bleed, environmental emergencies, Legal issues 2016- Clinical precepting of UNM PA students, as well as UNM and visiting medical students in the emergency department at UNM Hospital 2015- Precepting of Red Rocks Community College and University of Colorado PA program clinical students at St. Anthony Emergency Department. PUBLICATIONS: Kalan, C and Femling, J. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. Physician Assistant Clinics. (pending pub. Jan 2017). Fall, 2015 Clinical Pearls. Newsletter of SEMPA. October 25 th, 2010 Why (Trauma) Care? Op-ed. Healthy Debate Blog. Georgians for a Health Future, inc, E-pub PRESENTATIONS: November 26 th, 2012 Should we strive for level I care in rural trauma? Emory School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Conference February 7 th, 2012 - Advocacy in Healthcare HealthSTAT. Atlanta, GA. Co-led w/ Georgia State House of Representatives Minority Leader, Stacey Abrams November 16 th, 2011 Immigration Status and Barriers to Care HealthSTAT.. Atlanta, GA September 15 th, 2011 Mind the Gaps Emory University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program. Atlanta, GA January 24 th, 2011 2011 Georgia Legislative Session: Health Policy 101 Emory University Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency core-conference (co-presenter) PANELS July 25 th, 2012- Represented HealthSTAT at a roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families on the effects of immigration enforcement on the health and well being of children and families in Georgia POSTERS December 9 th, 2012- Is prolonged transport time justified in the severely injured rural trauma patient?, Emory University School of Medicine HONORS/AWARDS 2012- Who s Who Amongst American Colleges and Universities 2012- Academic Achievement Award- Emory University Physician Assistant Program 2012 PA Foundation/National Assoc. of Rural Health Centers Scholar 2011 Georgia Association of PA s: Student of the Year Award for Emory University 2010-2012 Martin VB Teem Allied Health Scholarship, Emory University
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS 2011 Present: Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILL-SET -Biostatistics/SPSS experience -Conversational Spanish skills (formerly near-fluent) -ACLS, BCLS (expires 6/2017) -Experience in Cerner, Epic and Medictech EMR -Advanced Wilderness Life Support -CITI certification -Swiftwater rescue and kayaking instruction for NPS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: ADVOCACY/EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants Irving, TX April 2016 Present Helped to develop a network of SEMPA members to serve as state ACEP chapter liaisons, with the intent of developing an advocacy network to address issues impacting EMPAs nationwide Coordinated/recruited 8 state chapter liaisons DIRECTOR AT LARGE Irving, TX Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants May 2015 April 2016 Board of Directors Helped to direct the policy and operation of the national organization dedicated to representing physician assistants working in emergency medicine, with over 2200 members and a budget of over $600,000 per year. Assisted in execution of a national educational conference with over 400 attendees and prominent speakers in the field of emergency medicine Forged relationships with physician leaders in emergency medicine, utilizing the organization s close ties to the American College of Emergency Physicians BOARD SECRETARY / ADVOCACY CHAIR / MEMBER Atlanta, GA Health Students Taking Action Together, inc. September 2010 September 2012 Directed the mission of and oversaw operations of a student run, statewide, non-profit organization uniting an inter-disciplinary group of health care students in education, service and advocacy around access to care and chronic disease management and prevention Helped to oversee one full time and two part time employees, as well as assisted plan and manage a budget of ~$70,000 Led legislative breakfasts with state politicians, created advocacy training for students, assisted in managing an advocacy effort for adoption of a ballot measure supporting Georgia s trauma system
INTERESTS: Rural/urban healthcare interface, safety net care, critical care, efficient and safe health systems, patient centered care, health disparities, free open-access medical education. Personal interests include skiing, kayaking, and archeology. References available upon request