Online TA Profiles
Anne Berndl, MD
OTA ID#: 103947
| Education Experience: |
BSc, Life Sciences, Queen's University, Canada, 2002 MD , Medicine, McMaster University, Canada, 2005 |
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| Focus of Study: | My undergraduate thesis was on the behavioural sequelae of guinea-pigs infected with E.coli inutero as a model of cerebral palsy.
My medical degree covers all areas of Cell Biology, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy, Genetics and Nutrition, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology. |
| Awards: | 2002
- Graduated with First Class Honours, Dean’s List with Life Sciences Degree from Queen’s University 2001 - Summer Research Scholarship, St. Michael’s Hospital - Dean’s Honour List 2000 - Summer Research Scholarship, St. Michael’s Hospital 1999 - Received St. Michael’s Hospital Sister Christine Gaudet Scholarship Fund and Dr. S. Gordon Ross Memorial Fund Scholarship. |
| Work Experience: | Ontario Science Centre
2002, 1999, 1998 Host Interacted with visitors, presented science demonstrations, answered science questions. Developed and wrote manual for new mini-demo. Taught anatomy and physiology to fellow hosts, contributed to resource material. 1996-2001 Tutor in math and science for students at various levels of education. St. Michael’s Hospital 2001 Summer Scholarship Research Student ?use of transgenic mice to demonstrate the effects of LCAT in the clearance of triglycerides St. Michael’s Hospital 2000 Summer Scholarship Research Student ?use of DNA and plasmid vector technology to explore the possible reasons of low HDL in a patient Open Arms Family Homes 1998-2001 (summers and during school year) Therapeutic Medical Home Staff ?working with children of varying levels of mental and physical ability, providing 24 hour care in a home environment. |
| Skills & Achievements: | I am an excellent communicator with extensive experience teaching students of all ages and levels of ability. |
| Career Interests: | I am currently enrolled at McMaster University Medical School, and will graduate with my MD in the spring of 2005. I plan to purse a residence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as this field will allow me to participate in patient education and disease prevention, as well as emergency and surgical medicine. |
| Outside Interests: | Travel, Horse-back riding and Dance. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
Hi there! I want to let you know that I really believe that people can learn anything if they focus, put in the time and have thing explained in manageable steps. What I teach is an approach to a problem, I break it down and then build it back up. I add practical examples of the info when possible so that the concept sticks and can be applied to new scenarios. That’s learning. |
| Postings Answered: | 4 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 5/5 What is OTA Rating? |
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