Curriculum Vitae

Ms. Terry L. Mulligan MS, PA-C

Objective
My career objective has been to work as a Physician Assistant for an organization committed to caring and excellence. I have provided care for patients with a wide range of medical problems including Parkinsons Disease, Neuropathy, Epilepsy and various types of Dementia. I have also worked in higher education as well as being an advocate for patient education in both clinical and community settings. My goals are to (1) pursue ongoing educational opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills as a clinician and educator, (2) provide comfort, care and education for patients and education in our community and (3) work with other health care professionals whose primary goals are improving the health, well being and quality of life of their patients.

Education

Novasoutheastern University: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2003 Courses in the Doctorate of Health Science Program
Alderson Broaddus College: Philippi, West Virginia
Degree: Master of Science in Rural Primary Health Care

Physician Assistant Program 1994-1996
Essex Community College: Baltimore, Maryland
Degree: Physician Assistant Certificate 1987-1989
Honors: Dean’s List, Lion’s Club Scholarship 1988-1989

California State International Studies Program
Chinese Studies Department, Taiwan, Republic of China 1983-1985 Scholarship Award Program 1983-1985
Studies in Chinese language, art, politics, history and geography
San Diego State University: San Diego, California
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an emphasis in Political Science 1982
Honors: Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Outstanding Graduate Award

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant

• April 2008 to present: MemoryCare Asheville, NC. Designing and teaching a Caregiver Education Program. Making home visits to assess patient needs.

• Jan 2004 to March 2008: Neurology Associates Hickory, North Carolina Evaluation, treatment and monitoring of general neurology patients for new and return visits. Special interest in Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia

• Mar 2002 - 2003: Methodist College in Fayetteville, North Carolina Director of Academic Studies Graduate Physician Assistant Program Assistant Professor: History & Physical Examination I & II and Public Health. Chair of Curriculum Committee, member of Academic Standards and Library Committee and Department Head

• Nov 2000 - Mar 2002: Duplin Medical Association in Warsaw, NC Office of Rural Health Family Practice/ and Internal Medicine Care of low income, medically complex patients. Emphasis in care of geriatric population

• Oct 1999 - Oct 2000: Pennsylvania College of Technology Penn State campus in Williamsport, Pennsylvania Clinical Director of the Physician Assistant Program Development of clinical practice sites, learning objectives, testing materials and supervision, instruction, evaluation and remediation of clinical year students

• Feb 1997 - Oct 1999: Abbottstown Family Medicine in Hanover, PA Diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of a wide range of acute and chronic medical problems in a solo physician family practice setting

• Sept 1994 - Jan 1997: Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pennsylvania Care of patients seen in the Emergency Department Fast Track and Occupational Medicine Department

• Feb 1993 - Sept 1994: Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, Maryland Coordination of inpatient pediatric patient care to meet rehabilitation goals in Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies for Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries and numerous post operative conditions

• May 1992 - Feb 1993: Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland Performed pre-operative history and physical exams, first or second assist in the OR and post operative monitoring for the general surgery department of a large inner city hospital

• Nov 1990 - Apr 1992: Eastpoint Medical Center in Baltimore, MD Triage, diagnosis and treatment of patients in an urgent care clinic

• May 1989 - July 1990: V.S. Nair, MD, Cardiology in Fallston, MD Daily inpatient rounds and outpatient office follow up of adult cardiac patients

Professional Memberships
Phi Beta Kappa North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Languages
English and elementary Mandarin Chinese

Extracurricular Activities
Reading historical novels, amateur photography, nature walks

Accreditations
Accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Contact Us:

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100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
828.771.2219
office@memorycare.org

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