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Margaret Wagner

Physician Assistant Student
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated physician assistant student nearing graduation. Committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care with strong communication, clinical reasoning, and procedural skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and continue growing as a provider.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Pediatrics

Children’s Community Pediatrics
04.2025 - 05.2025

Future rotation

Pediatric Gastroenterology

UPMC Children’s Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Obtained proficiency in pediatric gastroenterology in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Performed a focused history and physical exam tailored to pediatric patients.
  • Formulated differential diagnoses and developed management plans for various outpatient conditions, such as functional constipation, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, poor feeding, failure to thrive, and eosinophilic esophagitis.
  • Assisted with various inpatient teams, such as general gastroenterology, hepatology, intestinal rehabilitation, and consult team.
  • Observed upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
  • Interpreted diagnostic tests including laboratory results and imaging studies to aid in clinical decisions.
  • Provided patient education on diagnoses, management plans, hospital course, and procedure expectations.
  • Documented patient encounters accurately and efficiently using Cerner EMR system.

Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Obtained a focused dermatologic history and completed comprehensive physical exams with dermatoscopy in various patient populations, from children to geriatric patients.
  • Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment in a variety of conditions including skin cancers, actinic keratoses, acne, psoriasis, molloscum, and eczema.
  • Assisted and performed various dermatologic procedures such as shave biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, intradermal and subcutaneous injections, and excisions under preceptor supervision.
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, skincare routines, and sun protection.
  • Documented patient encounters accurately and efficiently using ModMed EMA EMR system.

Emergency Medicine

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Obtained focused histories and performed physical exams in timely & efficiency manor for a variety of patient populations from infants to geriatrics.
  • Developed differential diagnoses, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and formulated treatment plans in collaboration with the preceptor.
  • Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment in a variety of conditions including chest pain, respiratory distress, orthopedic traumas, motor vehicle accidents, falls, and pregnancy concerns.
  • Performed procedures such as suturing, splinting, dislocation reductions, and incision and drainage.
  • Interpreted diagnostic tests including EKGs, laboratory results, and imaging studies to aid in clinical decisions.

Women’s Health

Advanced Women’s Health
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Obtained focused women’s health histories and physical exams, including pelvic exams with pap smears and breast exams.
  • Assisted in various gynecologic procedures, such as colposcopies, LEEPs, endometrial biopsies, hysterectomies, and dilation & curettages.
  • Assisted in the care and management of prenatal and postnatal visits.
  • Observed and assisted in labor & classic vaginal deliveries.
  • Interpreted laboratory and imaging results, including urinalysis, ultrasounds, and hysteroscopies.

Internal Medicine

AHN Morningside
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for adult and geriatric populations for acute conditions, chronic conditions, and preventive care.
  • Developed differential diagnoses, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and formulated treatment plans in collaboration with the preceptor.
  • Provided patient education on diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Documented patient encounters in EPIC EMR system.

General Surgery

West Penn Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • First and second assisted in a variety of surgical procedures including cholecystectomies, appendectomies, colon resections, hernia repairs, small bowel obstructions, gastric bypass, gastrectomy, lumpectomy, and mastectomy.
  • Assisted in preoperative and postoperative patient care, including obtaining histories, physical exams, and developing coordinated care plans on rounds.
  • Performed a variety of procedures including deep suturing, skin suturing, drain management, and wound care.
  • Interpreted laboratory results and imaging studies to support surgical decision-making.
  • Provided patient education on surgical procedures and recovery expectations.
  • Documented patient encounters in EPIC EMR system.

Family Medicine

Premier Primary Care, DPC
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical exams for adult and geriatric populations.
  • Formulated differential diagnoses and developed management plans for preventative care, acute conditions, and chronic conditions.
  • Interpreted laboratory results and imaging studies to support decision-making.
  • Provided patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, preventative medicine, and wellness.

Psychiatry

Dr. Ilan Levinson, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Completed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in the outpatient setting involving a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders.
  • Developed coordinated care plans for patients with supervising physician.
  • Documented patient encounters accurately and efficiently using eClinical Works EMR system.

Physician Assistant Student Tutor

Chatham University
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Tutored first year physician assistant students in a variety of classes, including anatomy & physiology and clinical medicine, in individual & group settings.
  • Identified gaps in student’s knowledge to further advance their PA curriculum.

Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Roomed patients and document medical history.
  • Accompany the dermatology provider (MD or PA-C) in the visit and scribe all information.
  • Assisted the provider in biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, phototherapy, and cosmetic procedures.
  • Provided suture removals and medication injections.
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2001 -

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant Student Tutor, 09/2024 to 05/2025

Chatham University – Pittsburgh, PA

  • Provided academic support with individual and group tutoring to fellow PA students in subjects including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine.
  • Assisted peers in developing study strategies, improving test-taking skills, and mastering medical concepts.


Medical Assistant, 06/2021 to 06/2023

Forefront Dermatology - Wexford, PA

  • Roomed patients and obtained all medical history and visit history.
  • Accompanied the dermatology provider (MD or PA-C) in the visit and scribed all information in EMA EMR system.
  • Assisted the provider in shave and punch biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, phototherapy, and cosmetic procedures.
  • Assisted a board-certified Mohs surgeon with the preparation, execution, and post-operative care of patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery.
  • Provided wound care, suture removals, and medication injections.
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans.

Leadership Experience

Secretary, Pre-Physician's Assistant Club, 08/2019 to 01/2021

The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA

  • Planned and led biweekly meetings for undergraduate students interested in the PA profession.
  • Collaborated with other officers to learn and advise students about the PA education and profession.
  • Recorded meeting information, delivered weekly updates, and communicated with club members, school advisors, and guest speakers.


Undergraduate Teaching Intern, 01/2021 to 05/2021

The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA

  • Teaching assistant for a biobehavioral health course (BBH 203: Diversity and Health) at the university.
  • Hosted weekly group discussions, provided exam review, sent continual updates to students, and updated grades.

Certification

BLS American Heart Association

Timeline

Pediatrics

Children’s Community Pediatrics
04.2025 - 05.2025

Pediatric Gastroenterology

UPMC Children’s Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025

Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology
02.2025 - 03.2025

Emergency Medicine

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025

BLS American Heart Association

11-2024

ACLS American Heart Association

11-2024

Women’s Health

Advanced Women’s Health
10.2024 - 12.2024

Internal Medicine

AHN Morningside
09.2024 - 10.2024

Physician Assistant Student Tutor

Chatham University
09.2024 - 05.2025

General Surgery

West Penn Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024

Family Medicine

Premier Primary Care, DPC
07.2024 - 08.2024

Psychiatry

Dr. Ilan Levinson, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024

SBIRT, Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment

01-2024

Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology
06.2021 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Chatham University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2001 -
Margaret WagnerPhysician Assistant Student