Curriculum Vitae.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physician and Clinical Informaticist at Arkansas Children's Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Current Positions2 roles
Assistant Professor
Leading clinical care and research in pediatric hematology/oncology while developing clinical informatics solutions.
Assistant Professor
Contributing to biomedical informatics research and education initiatives.
Grants1 grants
U54 Scholar — ARDVARC Consortium
Scholar in the ARDVARC (Advancing Rare Disorders: Vascular Malformation Research Network with CANVAS) consortium, an NIH/NCATS-funded U54 cooperative agreement within the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network. As a Scholar, contributes to consortium-wide research and informatics initiatives and serves in the Education Core, supporting mentees with their research projects.
Administrative Work8 roles
Early Career Enhancement Collaborative (ECEC) Co-Chair
Co-Chair (Early Career Investigator representative) for the ARDVARC consortium on the cross-consortia ECEC, a standing committee designing and implementing career enhancement for early career rare disease investigators.
RDCRN Bioinformatics Committee
Member of the RDCRN Bioinformatics Committee supporting data science and informatics initiatives across rare disease consortia.
Research Informatics Core - Clinical Informaticist
Serve as clinical informaticist supporting research informatics operations, including SQL query development in Epic Caboodle/Clarity, data retrieval for investigators, and collaboration on research data quality and management.
Scholarly Oversight Committee - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Member of the scholarly oversight committee supporting research and academic development for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program.
AI Governance Council
Spearhead discussions to identify and analyze strategic AI use cases, ensuring feasibility and alignment with healthcare objectives.
Patient Care Oversight Committee
Leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes across the hospital.
Chair of Therapy Plan and Infusion Center Committee
Established a committee under the Medical Informatics Committee and Quality and Safety Committee to enhance the quality of care for patients.
Informatics Special Unit
Established a special medical informatics sub-group in conjunction with IT members to investigate various software/hardware issues that affect patient care.
Education & Training7 programs
Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Sciences (MS-CTS)
Clinical Informatics Fellowship
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship
Certificate in Bioinformatics
Pediatrics Residency
Doctorate of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Professional Positions4 positions
Locum Tenens Hospitalist - Pediatrics
Provided comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
General Pediatrics
Delivered outpatient pediatric care, including routine checkups, vaccinations, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
Research Initiative Mentor
Mentored undergraduate students in research methodologies and assisted with data collection and analysis for biochemistry projects.
Tutor
Provided academic tutoring in sciences and mathematics to student-athletes.
Licensure & Certification
- American Board of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics Certification — 11/2025 (Current)
- American Board of Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology — 2025 (Board Eligible)
- American Board of Pediatrics Certification — 2021 (Current)
- Arkansas Medical Board License — 2025 (Current)
- Texas Medical Board License — 2024 (Current)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support — 2025 (Current)
Publications6 papers
Clinical Informatics
- Python Bootcamp through UAMS Department of Biomedical Informatics.
- Epic Builder Basic and Advanced.
- Epic Builder Analytics.
- Epic SQL 1 and 2.
- Epic Cosmos Data Science.
- Epic Cognitive Computing.
- Kaggle: Python, Intro to Machine Learning, Pandas, Intermediate Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering.
- Computational Methods in Biomedical Informatics, Fall 2023.
- Machine Learning, Spring 2024.
- Natural Language Processing, Fall 2024.
- Research Project Course, Fall 2024.
- Foundations of Public Health Informatics, Spring 2025.
- Seminar (I, II), Spring 2025.
- Applied Research Methods Using Retrospective Data, Spring 2025.
- Design and Management of Clinical Trials, Spring 2025.
- Good Regulatory Practices, Spring 2025.
- MS-CTS Mentored Research, Spring 2025.
Honors & Awards10 awards
Sam Smith Fellow of the Year Award
American Pediatric Association Travel Award for Research
Best Research Poster Award
Best Fellow Award
Trainee Travel Research Award
Runner Up Best Abstract
Trainee Travel Award
Trainee Travel Award
Best Poster Award - Unusual Presentation of ALCAPA
Intern of the Year
Activities & Service
Feed My Sheep Free Clinic
Volunteered in providing medical services at a community health clinic.
Texas 2-Step CPR Instructor
Taught CPR techniques to individuals and groups, promoting emergency response skills.
Docs4Kids Vice President
Led initiatives to improve child health and wellness through community outreach programs.
Remedy Volunteer
Engaged in activities designed to send supplies for global health issues.
SWIMS Founder
Established and led a student organization focused on swimming instruction and safety for the Boys and Girls Club in Lubbock, TX.
Rainbow Nutrition Program Assistant Director
Managed nutritional planning and education for underprivileged families.
Special Olympics First Aid Volunteer
Provided first aid and emergency care during Special Olympics events.
American Medical Student Association Vice President
Served as VP, organizing events and representing student interests.
Future of Medicine Elective Coordinator
Coordinated lectures and activities for a student-led elective focusing on innovations in medicine.
Lubbock Impact Women's Health Day Volunteer
Assisted in providing health screenings and education on Women's Health Day.
Lubbock Impact Free Clinic Volunteer
Supported clinic operations and patient care at a free clinic for the underserved.
Dell Children's Medical Center ED Volunteer
Volunteered in the Emergency Department, aiding in patient care and support tasks.
University of Texas Swimming and Diving Team
Competed and represented the University of Texas at collegiate swim meets.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
- Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Pediatric ITP Consortium of North America