CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
| 1980-1984 |
Diploma and Valedictorian, S. H. Rider High School; Wichita Falls, TX |
| 1984-1988 |
A.B., magna cum laude (Biology/Chemistry), Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr, PA |
| 1988-1992 |
M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio, TX |
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
| 1992-1995 |
Internship and Residency, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center; Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2011 |
Board-certified: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Completed advanced fellowship training in anti-aging, functional, and regenerative medicine
Completed modules from advanced fellowship eligible towards a Masters degree in Metabolic Medicine from Univ. of South Florida with additional requirements which Dr. Chen is currently considering |
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| 2012 |
Began training on neurofeedback (brain wave biofeedback therapy)via The EEG Institute
Additional training planned including use of quantitative EEG analysis as guide to neurofeedback therapy |
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| 1995-2000 |
Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2000-2001 |
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI |
EMPLOYMENT
| 1986-1987 |
Student Intern, Treasurer's Office, Bryn Mawr College; financial and institutional research as well as statistics compilation |
| 1987-1988 |
Research Assistant, Biology Department, Bryn Mawr College |
| 1988 |
Summer Intern, Identification of glycolipid-linked proteins and characterization of putative phospholipase C activity in Tetrahymena cells, Merck Sharpe & Dohme Research Laboratories, Rahway, NJ |
| 1989 |
Summer Intern, Characterization of acetylcholine receptors in rat brains and correlation with Alzheimer's disease, National Institutes on Aging, Bethesda, MD |
| 1995-2001 |
University of Michigan Health System at Chelsea Internal Medicine, Chelsea, MI |
| 2001-2006 |
Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Cruz Medical Foundation; Santa Cruz, CA |
| 2006-present |
Private practice specializing in hormone balancing, metabolism, nutrition, and general preventive medicine; Capitola, CA |
GRANT SUPPORT
- Merck Sharpe & Dohme Research Laboratories; funded collaborative senior research project, 1987-1988
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
| Medical Licensure: |
State of Michigan, 1992-2001, currently inactive status |
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State of Texas, 1992-2000, currently inactive status |
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State of California, 2001-present, active status |
| Board Certification: |
Internal Medicine, 1995 |
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Recertified, 2005-present |
Board Certification: |
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2011
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HONORS AND AWARDS
| 1986-1987 |
Charles E. Dana Foundation Grants; Bryn Mawr College |
| 1987 |
Helena Rubinstein Summer Science Research Award; Bryn Mawr College |
| 1988 |
Graduated with Biology and Chemistry Departmental Honors |
| 1988 |
Magna Cum Laude, Bryn Mawr College |
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Harriet Judd Sartain Memorial Medical Scholarship |
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Jane V. Myers Memorial Medical Scholarship |
| 1995 |
Elected to membership at the Texas Medical Foundation |
| 2000 |
Elected to the national registry of "Who's Who in Medicine" |
| 2010 |
Selected as a top doctor by the International Association of Internists |
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
- American College of Physicians, 1992-present
- County Medical Society, Santa Cruz, CA 2001-2006
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2009 to present
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
- Supervise Physician Assistant at Chelsea Internal Medicine 1995-2001; Chelsea, MI
- Teaching House Officers rotating through Chelsea Internal Medicine 1995-2001; Chelsea, MI
- Recognized for "significant efforts in teaching residents in ambulatory care" by the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine in 1999
- Clinical Skills Instructor for medical students 2000-2001
- Supervise Physician Assistant at Santa Cruz Medical Foundation 2004-2005; Santa Cruz,CA
EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES
| 1996 |
Presentation on Diagnosis & Prevention of Skin Cancer, Chelsea Proving Grounds; Chelsea, MI |
| 1996 |
Presentation on Diagnosis & Prevention of Skin Cancer, Chelsea Community Hospital; Chelsea, MI |
| 1996 |
Presentation on Panic Disorder and Correlation with Chest Pain, Primary Care Conference, University of Michigan, Division of General Medicine; Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1997 |
Presentation on Fibromyalgia, Primary Care Conference, University of Michigan, Division of General Medicine; Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1997 |
Presentation for Health Night Out at Chelsea Community Hospital - Preventive Health Care Topics: Breast Cancer, Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy, Screening Mammography, and Screening Pap Smears; Chelsea, MI |
| 1998 |
Drafting of "Guidelines for the Management of Obesity" at Chelsea Internal Medicine; Chelsea, MI |
| 1998 |
Founded "Wednesday Night Book Club"; Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2000 |
Article on "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" for The Chelsea Standard |
| 2000 |
Article on "Alzheimer's Disease" for Chelsea Community Hospital's Health Watch |
| 2005 |
Physician Champion for Women's Heart Advantage, Sutter Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz, CA |
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
- Infection Control Committee, Chelsea Community Hospital; Chelsea, MI
- Medical Record Committee, Chelsea Community Hospital; Chelsea, MI
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Chelsea Community Hospital; Chelsea, MI
- Ethics Committee, Chelsea Community Hospital; Chelsea, MI
- Utilization Management Committee, Santa Cruz Medical Clinic; Santa Cruz, CA
- Lead Physician for Santa Cruz Medical Foundation, Downtown site; Santa Cruz, CA