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Tristen Burt
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
309 E 2nd Street
Pomona, CA 91766
P: (805) 796-5762
E: tristenburt@yahoo.com (or) tristen.burt@westernu.edu
Education
2018 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (in progress)
Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pomona
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2017 Clinical Laboratory Science, Certificate (in progress)
Vanderbilt University, Nashville; California State University,
Channel Islands
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2016 Clinical Laboratory Science Pre-Program, Certificate
University of California, Berkeley
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2016 Phlebotomy & Medical Laboratory Assistance
Conejo Valley Education, Thousand Oaks
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2012-16 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, B.A., Summa Cum Laude
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
Clinical Licenses & Associations
2016 Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
California Department of Public Health
Field Laboratory Services
License Number: CPT 01008597
2016 Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee
California Department of Public Health
Field Laboratory Services
License Number: TRL 01009591
Research
2018 Case Report: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center under Dr. Michael Neeki, MD
Nontraumatic Central Cord Syndrome Resulting from Vertebral Osteomyelitis
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2016 Post-Baccalaureate: California Lutheran University, in the lab of Dr. Katherine Hoffmann, PhD
ITC kinetic modeling of Des-D protein in model XJB cells in search of novel antibiotic design
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2015-16 Directed Research: California Lutheran University, in the lab of Dr. Fred Rosenberg, PhD
Medical microbiological analysis of hand hygiene practices in a university setting
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2015-16 Independent Study Research: California Lutheran University, in the lab of Dr. Chad Barber, PhD
DCA dichloroacetic acid and warburg effect on restorative mitochondrial function in mammalian tissue hyperplasia
2015 Jung Fellowship: California Lutheran University, in the lab of Dr. Chad Barber, PhD
Analysis of the glycolytic phenotype expressed in canine carcinomas
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2013-15 Baccalaureate Sr. Honors Research: California Lutheran University, in the lab of Dr. Chad Barber, PhD
Analysis and sequencing of common proto-oncogenes in canine carcinomas
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2013-14 Committee Researcher: Students for Enlightenment & Education of Sustainability for Haiti Relief,
California Lutheran University & HOLIA (Hands of Light in Action), under committee designation
Effective research into BioSand filtration, emphasis on thermotolerant coliform culture resistance for use in
rural water sanitization for Haiti
University Faculty Mentorship
2016 Physical Chemistry Research, Post-Bac Mentorship
Dr. Katherine Hoffman, PhD, California Lutheran University
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2015-16 Medical Microbiology Research, Undergrad Mentorship
Dr. Fred Rosenberg, PhD, California Lutheran University
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2013-16 Mammalian Oncology Research, Undergrad Mentorship
Dr. Chad Barber, PhD, California Lutheran University
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2008-16 Piano & Organ Performance, Undergrad Mentorship
Dr. Eric Kinsley, DMA, California Lutheran University
Dr. Kyle Johnson, DMA, California Lutheran University
University Service & Involvement
2018-19 High School Outreach Pipeline & Community Enrichment
Western University, Pomona
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2014-16 Tri-Beta Honor Society, Phi Tau Chapter
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
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2013-16 AMSA, Committee Outreach Organizer
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
2013-16 American Chemical Society, Committee Outreach Organizer
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
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2013-16 Pre-Pharmacy Club, Co-President & Founder
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
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2013-16 California Lutheran Choir, Resident Baritone
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
Supervisory Activities, Honors & Awards
2018-19 Clinical Coordinator: Emergency Medicine Interest Group, Western University of Health Sciences
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2013-14 Co-President & Co-Founder: Pre-Pharmacy Club, California Lutheran University
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2013-16 Dean's List: Good Academic Standing, California Lutheran University
2013-16 Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship: Piano & Vocal Performance, California Lutheran University
2013-16 Chaparral Scholastic Scholarship: Financial Award, California Lutheran University
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2013 Dean's List: Good Academic Standing, Moorpark College
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2012 The American Legion Certificate of School Award: Recognition, Moorpark College
Professional Associations & Memberships
2018-19 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP/EMRA): CA Chapter Student Member, Western University
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2018-19 American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident Student Association: Student Member, Western University
2018-19 American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Western University
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2018-19 American Medical Association (AMA), Western University
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2018-19 Student Osteopathic Medical Association: Student Member, Western University
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2018-19 Student American Academy of Osteopathy: Student Member, Western University
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2014-16 Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society: Phi Tau Chapter, California Lutheran University
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2013-16 The American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Undergrad Member, California Lutheran University
2013-16 The American Chemical Society: Undergrad Member, California Lutheran University
Employment, Internship, and Pro-Bono Experience
2015-17 Unit Secretary & Monitor Technician II, Simi Valley Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Simi Valley
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2014-17 Staff Accompanist, Holy Cross Catholic Parish, Moorpark
2013-16 Accompanist & University Technician (Piano), California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
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2012-16 Principal Accompanist, Simi Valley Evangelical Free Church, Simi Valley
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2008-15 Volunteer with distinction, Simi Valley Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Simi Valley
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2011-12 Clinical Care Extender Intern, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Simi Valley
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