Irwin Lotwin Resume

BALTIMORE - IRWIN JOSEPH LOTWIN, M.D., M.S.
irwinlotwin@gmail.com

SUMMARY: Preventive Medicine physician with strong analytical skills and effective communication within a team of health professionals. Experience applying medical and epidemiological knowledge to public health issues as a means of improving the quality of life for a diverse population.

EDUCATION
Master of Science-Epidemiology
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2009

Doctor of Medicine
SUNY Downstate, College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
2003

Bachelor of Science
Magna Cum Laude in Biology
Adelphi University Honors College, Garden City, NY
1998

HONORS
• Honors College completion at Adelphi University, including defense of written thesis: “Characterizing the axr6 mutation in Arabidopsis”
• Dean's List, Adelphi University, all semesters (September 1994-May 1998)
• Student Activities Leadership Recognition Award, May 1997 and April 1998

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
Preventive Medicine Resident
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 2008-2010
 Completed Master of Science degree in Epidemiology
 Coursework completed: Introductory Biostatistics, Introductory Epidemiology, Foundations of Public Health, Health Administration/Health Policy, Environmental Health, Clinical Preventive Services, Observational Studies in Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Aging, Statistical Methods in Epidemiology, Biostatistical Computing [SAS], and Research Practicum

Accomplishments during Practicum (second) year:
• Development of topic-related recommendations based on critical literature review [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):]
 Performed detailed critical review of the literature concerning 3 different intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) programs
 Translated epidemiological findings into a recommendation for specific Medicare coverage determination

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 Produced table, written summary and delivered oral presentation to CMS staff regarding evidence for improvements in intermediate (e.g. significant LDL cholesterol change) and long-term cardiovascular outcomes (e.g. progression of coronary heart disease) due to ICR
• Surveillance and study design [Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center:]
 Completed epidemiological study to design and operate a surveillance system to track surgical site infections (SSIs)
 Evaluated and analyzed data from patient medical records to determine parameters most predictive of SSIs.
 Summarized findings to infection control team via verbal summary and written abstract
• Health policy analysis [Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH):]
 Assisted Center for Maternal and Child Health (CMCH) staff during the state legislative session by drafting DHMH position statements, letters of concern, and letters of support for bills that could affect CMCH and Family Health Administration programs.
 Interpreted state regulations and epidemiological findings for the purpose of drafting written guidelines for asthma prevention and management in the child care setting.
• Patient Care [Office of Occupational Health at University of Maryland Medical Center]
 Evaluated patients with occupational or environmental complaints or disorders, and identified potential hazards in defined populations
 Participated in tuberculosis screening efforts for U.Maryland employees
 Participated in Toxic Embedded Fragment surveillance efforts
• Evidence-based policy-making and written/oral communication with the public [Occupational Safety and Health Administration]
 Collaborated with medical officers at OSHA to design written guidelines for workplace silicosis surveillance

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 Summarized evidence for health hazards due to crude oil, and helped develop recommendations for healthcare providers involved in the Gulf Oil Spill emergency
 Responded to specific telephone inquiries from the public regarding occupational hazards

CLINICAL / POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Independent Medical Examiner
Portamedic, Scarsdale, NY and New York, NY 2006-2008
• Conducted medical evaluation of life insurance applicants
• Completed history and physical, blood/urine specimen collection, and ECG
House Staff Physician, Internal Medicine
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 2003-2005

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 2009
“Outcomes for Children Hospitalized with Abusive Abdominal Trauma vs. Non-Abusive Abdominal Trauma”
• Summarized/tabulated results extracted from national database
• Performed data analysis
• Assisted in preparation of manuscript currently under review
• Delivered oral presentation of findings as part of Research Practicum course
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 2007-2008
“Serum Alkaline Phosphatase and Phosphate and Risk of Mortality and Hospitalization”
• Participated in study design
• Performed chart review
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