CV / Background
Education, training, leadership, publications, and the other things that do not fit neatly on a page but end up there anyway.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) · Vallejo, CA
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate
Mills College · Oakland, CA
GPA 4.00.
B.S., Business Administration (Cinematic Arts emphasis)
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
Minor: Web Technologies & Applications. GPA 3.60. International enrichment: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (2010); Learning About International Commerce, Hong Kong (2009).
Preliminary Surgery Resident (PGY-1)
UCSF East Bay (Highland / Alameda Health) · Oakland, CA
Current.
Co-Founder & Creative Director (Business & Marketing)
Camp Grounded (Summer Camp for Adults) · Oakland, CA
Built nationally recognized, screen-free retreats promoting presence, community, and well-being. Directed 200+ staff and volunteers to deliver 17 camps and 12 events for 3,000+ attendees across the U.S.
Graphic Designer & Web Developer
Digital Detox · Oakland, CA
Relaunched the company website and brand assets; produced marketing materials for statewide events.
Medical Assistant
Weiwei Xu, MD (Urology) · Castro Valley, CA
Supported urologic procedures and patient education; implemented COVID-19 safety protocols; streamlined scheduling, documentation, and specimen handling.
Founder & Owner
Pink Buffalo T-Shirt Co. · Fresno, CA
Selected Internships (Film & Media)
Sony Pictures, Anisa Productions (America's Next Top Model), Chromatic Films, Lucent Dossier, Project Comet · Los Angeles / Santa Monica, CA
Health Coach Volunteer
Lifelong Medical Care, Trust Clinic · Oakland, CA
Assisted with social-determinants-of-health navigation (housing), care access, and weekly food-pantry operations.
COVID-19 Testing Volunteer
Umoja Health & Unidos en Salud · Oakland, CA
Provided free testing and resource access for underserved communities.
Sexual Health Education Facilitator
Touro Med Teaches Sex Ed, Berkeley Youth Alternatives · Berkeley, CA
Delivered comprehensive, age-appropriate sexual health education.
Touro Pediatric Mask-Making Initiative
Touro University California (TUCOM) · Vallejo, CA
Supported on-campus health promotion and disease prevention events.
Vice President of Communications, COMSEC
Touro University California (TUCOM)
Partnered with faculty and administration to streamline school-wide communications; led projects to enhance academic resources, study-space technology, and library facilities.
Admissions Interviewer & Student Panelist
Touro University California (TUCOM)
Interviewed applicants and served on Q&A panels on academics, rotations, and campus culture.
Board Member, Anesthesia Club
Touro University California (TUCOM)
Organized hands-on airway/intubation workshops; coordinated faculty and guest speakers.
Board Member, GOAT Club (Go Outdoors at Touro)
Touro University California (TUCOM)
Led wellness-focused outdoor activities (intro to climbing, hikes, bonfires) to build community and support mental health.
Co-Leader, Post-Bac Pre-Medical Club
Mills College
Student Leadership
University of Southern California
Business of Cinematic Arts Network (Advisor & Webmaster); Freshman Mentor; Marshall Career Advantage Program; Ski & Snowboard Team; Building Government (Elected Floor Rep).
What Wolves, Children, and Great Wilderness Medical Providers Have in Common
Breckwild · Breckenridge, CO
Invited talk.
Esalen Institute · Big Sur, CA
Invited workshop.
Digital Detox: Unplug and Reimagine Your Life (Finding Your Creativity)
Esalen Institute · Big Sur, CA
Invited workshop.
Starling Law of Capillary Water Movement (Basic Science Presentation)
UCSF East Bay Grand Rounds
The Sternal Brace: a novel osteopathic diagnostic screening tool to rule out cardiac chest pain in the emergency department (Journal Club)
Live Oak Medicine
Autonomic Nervous System & Treatment of the Acutely Ill Hospitalized Patient: An Osteopathic Approach with OMM
Live Oak Medicine
An 81-year-old male with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Case Study)
NorthBay Medical Center · Fairfield, CA
Identifying Acute Compartment Syndrome: A Brief Overview for the Surgical Patient
NorthBay Medical Center · Fairfield, CA
Obesity & Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS): Indications and Overview
NorthBay Medical Center · Fairfield, CA
The Crucial Role of RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy: Preventing Pregnancy-Related Complications & Protecting Infants
NorthBay Medical Center · Fairfield, CA
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
University of Southern California
Interests
Traditional outdoor rock climbing, wilderness medicine, swimming, gardening, baking, cooking and hot-sauce making, and community building. Shaolin Kung Fu & meditation intensive (Kunming, China): 3-month training in 2018. Euclid Manor co-housing community contributor (event production & engagement) for 6 years.
Zev Felix, DO