Dominic Guidry

MD Candidate & Biomedical Engineering Student

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

Passionate about transforming healthcare systems, I am dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through accessible and culturally sensitive health education and care. With a background in public health, clinical practice, and healthcare policy, I leverage my multidisciplinary expertise to advocate for patient-centered reforms.

Experience

  • Medic & Mentor at Berkeley Free Clinic
    May 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Screen, treat, and educate clients; collect samples, perform physical exams, draw blood, interview, and run labs. • Practice harm reduction and overdose prevention by giving syringe access, safe disposal services, and Naloxone. • Coordinate projects and services affecting all sections of the clinic, from organizational culture to tech infrastructure. • Create outreach materials, burnout reduction tools, and training curricula to recruit and retain clinic volunteers. • Implement and lead training workshops for new volunteers, enhancing their medical knowledge and communication skills to ensure the provision of high-quality care and support to clients.

  • Researcher at Kuhn Laboratory
    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Harvest and purify proteins belonging to the Gcn5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) superfamily using E. coli cells. • Elucidate 3D structures and functions of uncharacterized GNAT enzymes through various biotechnological strategies. • Conduct in-depth literature reviews and analyze existing research to identify potential avenues for further investigation and contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications.

  • Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
    Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 · 8 mos

    • Provide limited direct patient care and support services to patient, patient’s families, and providers to ensure care quality. • Assist medical staff in maintaining a clean and organized environment, ensuring the availability of essential supplies and equipment for efficient patient care. • Collaborate with hospital staff to implement educational activities and interactive programs for young patients, aiming to create a more comfortable and engaging experience during their stay in the department.

  • Cinscious (Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Hybrid)
    • Project: Merging Art & Awareness Around Trauma (Event)
      May 2021 - Oct 2021 · 6 mos

      • Identified strategic targets, executed, and fundraised for a $100,000 event for over 300 attending guests and clients. • Directed sales and advertising across social media platforms, forming partnerships with influencers and organizers.

    • Project: "Bystander" Short Film Director/Writer
      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 · 5 mos

      • Supervised 100+ employees per day, while also fundraising for, and managing, a $200,000 budget for the entire project. • Developed a 12-month film festival circuit strategy, garnering publicity, 34 laurels and 2 “Best Short Film” awards.

    • Founder
      Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Built a film production company to help fund struggling, marginalized filmmakers, and their narrative projects. • Negotiated and approved contracts with employees, vendors, state agencies, and other organizations for daily efficiency. • Promoted projects by delivering speeches to hundreds of people at over a dozen industry events.

  • Medical Scribe & Ophthalmic Photographer at West Coast Retina Medical Group
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 · 8 mos

    • Used AdvancedMD, MDI/Intellsys to precisely document patient exams, procedures, diagnostics, and treatment plans. • Identified ocular anatomy and ocular pathology with extensive knowledge attained over 400 hours as a scribe. • Operated imaging devices to perform fundus photography, fluorescein & ICG angiographies, and OCT/OCT-A. • Recognized and corrected inconsistencies or errors, ensuring overall accuracy of the medical record.