Elizabeth C. McAvoy, PA-C

Elizabeth C. McAvoy, PA-C is a physician assistant with the Greater Hartford Orthopedic Group.

SPECIALTY
Orthopedic Surgery PA-C

BOARD CERTIFICATION
ACLS and BLS certification

LICENSURE
Connecticut

EDUCATION
M.S in Physician Assistant Studies, with honors, Aug 2007
Mercy College, Bronx, NY
B.A. in Neuroscience, cum laude, May 2004
University of Delaware, Newark, DE

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant, Greater Hartford Orthopedic Group, P.C., Hartford, CT, Sept 2007 – present
Assist in sports medicine and orthopedic surgical cases of the shoulder and knee
Evaluate patients in an office and hospital setting

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – 2004 - 2005
Emergency Medicine Internship, Soundshore Hospital, New Rochelle, NY,
May 2006 – July 2006
Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs, CT, March 2007 – April 2007
o Performed phlebotomy, gave injections, and started IV lines
o Assessed, diagnosed, and treated simple to moderately complex medical emergencies
o Interpreted radiological films
o Performed suturing as well as incision and drainage procedures

Surgery Internship, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY, July 2006 – Sept. 2006
o Performed inpatient medical treatment and wrote orders for pre- and post-surgical patients
o First and second assist in general surgeries
o Participated in general, pediatric, vascular, and orthopedic surgeries

Family Medicine Internship, Yonkers Family Practice & St. John’s Family Med Clinic, Yonkers, NY, Sept. 2006 – November 2006
o Performed outpatient medical treatment for patients with multiple diagnoses
o Interpreted lab data, read radiological films, and wrote patient progress notes
o Performed phlebotomy, EKGs, and simple outpatient lab procedures

Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship, Woman Care & St. Francis Hospital, South Windsor, CT and Hartford, CT
Nov. 2006 – Jan 2007
o Performed annual gyn exams, contraception counseling, STD testing, cultures
o Conducted routine prenatal visits and provided pregnancy and prenatal counseling
o Assisted in out-patient biopsies and minor surgeries
o Assisted in caesarean sections and vaginal deliveries in the hospital setting
o Managed care for post-partum inpatients

Internal Medicine Internship, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Bronx, NY,
Jan. 2007 – March 2007
o Provided care to telemetry patients including EKG monitoring and post-cath care
o Performed phlebotomy, assisted with inpatient diagnostic procedures, read and interpreted radiological films
o Conducted initial history and physicals, wrote orders for inpatients, and provided discharge instructions

Pediatric Internship, Tolland County Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Stafford Springs, CT, Apr. 2007 – May 2007
o Performed well-child visits for infants, children, and adolescents
o Assessed sick children and made preliminary diagnoses
o Participated in newborn assessment in the hospital setting

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Counselor, Supervised Lifestyles, June 2004 – June 2005
o Provided medication and taught behavior modification classes to inpatients at a residential mental health facility
o Counseled and organized daily activities for 30 inpatients ages 18 – 40
o Worked with patients afflicted with bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and substance abuse problems

Internship, Melmark Inc., Jan. 2004 – May 2004
o Observed children with autism and mental retardation
o Followed Applied Behavior Analysis protocol
o Researched video-modeling as an educational tool for autistic children
o Worked with Behavior Analyst to coordinate and initiate video-modeling project with autistic child

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
National Honors Society of Physician Assistants, Pi Alpha
Cum laude, University of Delaware
NCAA Division I Athletics, University of Delaware (4 years)
Dean’s List, University of Delaware (4 years)
CoSIDA All-American Academic Nominee (4 years)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Gold Key Honors Society, University of Delaware
H.E.N.S. Student-Athlete mentor, University of Delaware
SAAC Student Athletic Advisory Counsel, University of Delaware