Full name: Jessica Elmasry
Qualifications: MD/MBBS (Honours Class 1) UNSW
Date of birth: 23/12/1991
Nationality: Australian
Medical Registration Number: MED0002060362
MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 4 weeks ED and Afterhours Ward SRMO at Broken Hill Base Hospital
5 weeks ED SRMO at Wyong Hospital
6 weeks General Medicine Registrar at Mount Druitt Hospital Subacute Medical Assessment Unit
1 week Geriatric SRMO at Coledale Hospital
2018 RMO with the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
Terms: Emergency Medicine, Haematology, Cardiology, Relief and Neurology
2017 JMO with the CCLHD
Terms: Geriatrics, Relief, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Vascular Surgery
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2018-2019 Masters of International Public Health, USYD (ongoing):
Current WAM 85
2017-2018 Masters of Internal Medicine, USYD (discontinued)
2011-2016 Bachelor of Medical Studies with Distinction / Doctor of Medicine
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Honours
(Honours Class 1) Psychiatry
2010 Bachelor of Medical Science (transferred degree to MBBS)
University of New South Wales
(WAM: 88.75)
2009 Higher School Certificate
Dux of MLC School Burwood (2004-2009)
(UAI 99.80)
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2018 Elected as the Communications and Sponsorships officer for the CCRMOA (central coast resident medical officer association). This role involved liaising with medical indemnity insurance companies, banks and locum companies to obtain financial support for CCRMOA events. It also involved communication with all CCLHD medical staff via social media to promote social and skills events and registration with the CCRMOA. Secondary roles in the CCRMOA included organizing end-of-term events, intern orientation week and supporting International Medical Graduates to incorporate into the hospital environment.
2017 Elected as welfare and socials representative for the CCRMOA. This role involved heading several projects such as:
- Monthly social events throughout 2017 – hikes, yoga, art classes
- Doctors Day in May – Mental health day in May 2017
2017-18 Mentoring medical students as a part of the Clinical Educator Program at Gosford hospital
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2018 Neurology ED Acute Stroke Tool data analysis
2017 Discharge Summary Neurology Audit
2014 Honours Research in Psychiatry.
Conducted a 1-year clinical trial at The Black Dog Institute. This involved conducting an RCT of 40 participants. The research looked at whether a novel form of non-invasive brain stimulation could be used to improve memory and attention in elderly participants with mild cognitive impairment. Publication in the Journal of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.
2012-2013 USYD Summer Research Scholarship.
6 weeks of clinical research with USYD conducted at RPA hospital. This involved observing clinics and collating data on the adverse effects of a novel drug for treating hypercholesterolaemia, a PCSK-9 monoclonal antibody
2011-2012 USYD Summer Research Scholarship
6 weeks of literature-based research with USYD conducted at Westmead Childrens hospital looking at the evidence for the use of BOTOX in children with severe cerebral palsy.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
2017 Performed an audit on Discharge Summaries within the Neurology department at GDH and presented findings at Neurology Grand Rounds.
2017 Assisted in collecting data for a hand hygiene audit at Gosford Hospital
2017 Member of the Quality and Safety Action Committee at Gosford Hospital
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Participation in the Near Peer Mentoring Program at Gosford/Wyong Hospitals. This involved mentoring interns with similar career goals.
2017 Weekly medical student teaching sessions for University of New England and University of Newcastle Medical Students
2017 Participant in the Developing as a Clinical Teacher program at Gosford Hospital
2014 Anatomy tutor for Medical Students at UNSW
2011-2012 HSC English Tutor
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Experience with SAS software for regression modeling and analysis
Experience with research and statistical software (Endnote, SPSS and MS Excel).
Experience with presentation software (PowerPoint, OneNote)
Experience with eMR system and eMEDS – eMEDS certification in 2019
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
2015 Elmasry, J., Loo, C., & Martin, D. (2015). A systematic review of transcranial electrical stimulation combined with cognitive training. Restorative neurology and neuroscience.
2014 Recipient of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre Scholarship ($5000)
2014 Achieved a first class Honours (high-distinction) in Psychiatry
2013 Submission of an Abstract to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand: Analysis of the relationship of PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol reductions in patients in the gauss study
2012-2013 Sydney Medical School Summer Research Scholarship
2012 Pin W. T., Elmasry J., Lewis J. Efficacy of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy in Gross Motor Function Classification System levels IV and V: a systematic review. (2012). Journal of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
2011-2012 Sydney Medical School Summer Research Scholarship
2010 Faculty of Science Dean’s List
2009 NSW Premier’s Award for All-round Excellence
Dux of MLC School HSC candidature
Physics, Religion and Mathematics Extension 2 Prizes
CONTACT
Email to Srđan Šimac
202.797.6105 — Office of Communications
TOPICS
Federal Fiscal Policy
PROGRAMS
Economic Studies
CENTERS
Center for Health Policy
The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy
PROJECTS
Budgeting for National Priorities
Opportunity 08: Independent Ideas for Our Next President
ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE AREAS
Budget policy and politics
CURRENT POSITIONS
Member, Visiting Committee, Harvard Medical and Dental Schools
PAST POSITIONS
Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Academy of Social Insurance