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Eneida F. Miranda
EDUCATION
University ofNewEngland College ofOsteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, ME
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Projected May 2016
University ofMassachusetts Boston,Boston,MA
Post-baccalaureate PremedicalCertificate Program, May 2011
Boston College,Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts,Psychology, May 2009
HONORS/AWARDS
University ofNewEngland College ofOsteopathic Medicine (UNECOM),Biddeford, ME
UNECOM Alumni Association Scholarship, Spring 2014
Scholarship awarded five $1500 scholarships to those students who best demonstrated service to UNECOM and
the Osteopathic profession, dedication to scholarly pursuits, and their efforts in this scholarship contest.
Silver TOCUH Award, Spring 2014
Received the award from the Council of Osteopathic Student Government, which recognizes students for
contributing community service hours in the Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health
(TOUCH) Program. The Silver TOUCH Award is awarded to individuals that have completed greater than 50
community service hours during the academic year.
University ofMassachusetts Boston,Boston,MA
Dean’s List,Fall 2009 – Fall 2011
Certificate of Recognition for Tutoring,Fall 2010 – Fall 2011
Boston College,Chestnut Hill, MA
Dean’s List,Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Sr. Thea Bowman Scholar,Spring 2006, Spring 2007 – Spring 2009
Promotes and recognizes the academic achievements of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native-
American (AHANA) and Options Through Education (OTE) Program students
Karen Campbell Severin Book Award,Spring 2009
Awarded to two undergraduate students who best exemplify Karen’s legacy of giving unselfishly to the
community
Dr. Donald Brown Award,Spring 2009
Honors a senior who has made extraordinary contributions to the BC community in ways that have benefited
AHANA students in the areas of leadership, service, and academic development
Skills Award forLeadership,Spring 2009
Presented to the individual who has most noticeably developed and exercised effective skills in leadership
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
McLean Hospital,Belmont, MA
Mental Health Specialist,August 2009 – July 2012
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Provided direct patient care to inpatient unit of 18 patients and assisted patients in their activities of daily living
Established therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries
Identified patient behaviors that contributed to the development of a crisis and utilized non-verbal and verbal
techniques to de-escalate crisis situations
Participated in therapeutic milieu; partook in planning and implementation of patient groups
Presented accurate and timely documentation of Assessment Flow Sheets,progress notes, and observation sheets
Assessed active milieu while particularly attuned to safety concerns when assigned to checks
American Translation Partners,Raynham, MA
Medical Interpreter,April 2010 – July 2012
Interpreted Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese for non-English speaking patients
ABSTRACTS
Kent Hospital,Warwick,RI
Miranda EF, Leonard PE (2016). Psychosis associated with multiple bilateral lacunarinfarcts.
Rhode Island Chapter,American College of Physicians 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting. Poster presented at
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, March 30, 2016.
Northeast Osteopathic Medical Education Network 2016 Annual Research and Scholarship Forum. Poster
presented at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME, May 19, 2016.
RESEARCH
Shattuck Hospital,Jamaica Plain, MA
Psychosis Research Program
Research Assistant,May 2008 – May 2009
Maintained and updated client and family SPSS databases
Conducted structured interviews with family members of clients
Co-led Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis (PREP) groups of 15 patients
Participated in bi-weekly team meetings and group supervision
Conducted library and internet research and edited materials ready for publication
Prepared mailings to advertise programs and organized and filed lab materials
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Neurochemical Basis ofMotivation and Learning
Research Assistant,September 2007 – May 2009
Executed various experiments in which particular drugs are administered to rats while learning and memory
abilities are measured
Fed, weighed, and monitored lab rats twice a week
Compiled and stored data on computer generated system
Updated catalog inventory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University ofNewEngland College ofOsteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, ME
Teaching Assistant,August 2013 – May 2014
Assisted in teaching Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) to 88 first-year medical students
Helped students master weekly techniques covered in OMM lab
CMAP Grader,January 2014 – May 2014
Graded concept maps completed by first-year medical students each week
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Collaborated with partner to decide on grade according to rubric provided
Aerospace Fabricators Inc.,Waltham,MA
Packer,December 2009 – May 2012
Packed supplies ready for shipment
Maintained and updated shipment database
Institutional Research and Planning Assessment ofBoston College,Chestnut Hill, MA
Administrative Assistant,September 2005 – August 2009
Conducted research and formulated a comparison in an effort to improve programs offered at BC and present data
to executives
Assembled pamphlet for director’s meetings
Compiled and organized surveys
Categorized and updated entire research storage system to include information dated back to 1968
LEADERSHIP/ADVOCACY
University ofNewEngland College ofOsteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, ME
12th
Annual Interprofessional Spring Symposium 2014 – Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care
Reform: The ACA and Beyond
Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Facilitator,March 28, 2014
Promoted thinking and respectful problem-solving centered around the challenges and opportunities of
the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Encouraged interaction amongst students without lecturing or imposing personal views on the topics at
hand
Showed enthusiasm for the process and ensured students stayed on task
Directed students to ask questions of each other in efforts to engage all professions and attain a holistic
approach to patient care
Facilitated a summarizing session where all students were asked to participate
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Chapter President,March 2013 – April 2014
Developed programs that were culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and geared towards
improving the healthcare disparities in underserved communities
Recruited incoming first-year students during Osteoblast and First Year Orientation
Co-sponsored a lunch presentation by the Thrive Doctors, Dr. Mario Torres-Leon and Dr. Kim D’Eramo,
covering topics on innovative medicine
Programmed 2013 Regional Medical Education Conference at UNECOM in November, 2013
Implemented new officer positions into the SNMA executive board including Diversity Liaison, Minority
Association of Premedical Students (MAPS) Co-Directors,and Political and Legislative Liaison
Initiated establishment of the UNECOM MAPS chapter with the UNE undergraduate students
Organized a dinner for second-year SNMA members as an appreciation for their support of the group
Designed Club T-shirts and sweatshirts for members to wear in efforts to promote the organization
Raised money for a local organization for youth at the 2013 Regional Medical Education Conference
Treasurer,September 2012 – May 2013
Managed all finances, from reimbursements to purchase orders to maintain financial stability of
organization
Participated in a bake sale fundraiser benefitting local organization for youth
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
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Director of MinoritiesAffairs Committee & International Health Committee,September 2012 – May 2013
Coordinated and managed forums and panel discussions in an effort to uplift the community academically
and socially
Organized a lunchtime presentation on Medical Missions in Ecuador given by Dr. Andrew Balder
Boston College,Chestnut Hill, MA
United Front: United Front is the umbrella organization of student groups representing cultures from Africa and
the African Diaspora. The goal is to facilitate collaboration and provide solidarity among these groups, while
offering the student body the opportunity to experience these cultures.
President,September 2008 – May 2009
Maintained an open line of communication and facilitated the exchange of information between six
cultural groups
Prepared agendas for weekly executive and cabinet board meetings
Worked closely with the Office of Admissions in efforts to increase the acceptance number of African
descent students to the Boston College community
Black History Month Committee
Co-Director,September 2008 – May 2009
Prepared and planned events geared towards spreading awareness and educating others on the history of
black culture
Coordinated programs for Black History Month
Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA): CVSA is a culture club that chooses to promote and preserve the
Cape Verdean culture and heritage at Boston College through educational fundamentals, such as discussion panels
and lectures, and through social proceedings, such as cultural events and festivities.
Vice President,September 2007 – May 2009
Assembled e-board and general meetings with the president and led the organization in the president’s
absence
Coordinated forums and panels on campus
Organized Prospective Weekend, a four-day activity for college bound high school students
Treasurer,September 2006 – May 2007
Managed all finances in efforts to maintain the financial stability of the club
Member,September 2005 – May 2006
Attended and participated in all CVSA events
AHANA Leadership Council (ALC): ALC is a branch of Undergraduate Student Government, working to ensure
that the interests and needs of AHANA (African-American,Hispanic, Asian, Native-American) students are
voiced and heard; serves as a resource for all AHANA clubs and organizations in a collective effort to uplift the
community politically, academically, and socially.
Director of Programming,September 2006 – May 2007, September 2008 – May 2009
Coordinated and managed ALC’s three major social events: The Boat Cruise, The Showdown, and The
Ball
Chief of Staff,September 2007 – May 2008
Ensured all members were actively participating within the club
Created agenda for general meetings
Assisted the co-presidents in developing panels discussing the needs of underrepresented students
Served as a liaison between the general staff and co-presidents
Mendel Society
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Co-Chair of Mentorship Program,September 2007 – May 2009
Mentored pre-med students in the process of completing pre-med requirements
Organized meetings with the students to encourage collaboration
Assembled volunteer activities and discussed issues such as global health, technology, ethics, etc.
SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM
Biddeford Intermediate School,Biddeford, ME
Student Mentor,November 2012 – May 2014
Mentor elementary 2 students by serving as a role model one hour per week
Provide guidance, support and encouragement to elementary students
Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints, Saco,ME
Sunday School Teacher,October 2012 – March 2014
Taught Sunday school to 3-6 years olds two hours per week
University ofMassachusetts Boston,Boston,MA
Facilitated Study Group Leader,January 2011 – May 2011
Worked with 25-35 students enrolled in General Chemistry at UMass Boston in an effort to help them grasp the
concepts of the course ten hours per week
Met weekly with the professor to discuss topics needing to be emphasized and explained to the students
Prepared weekly study sheets for students
Coached students on mastering problem solving skills and encouraged them to strive for excellence in the course
Tutor,September 2010 – December 2011
Tutored 15 students enrolled in General Biology, General Chemistry, and Genetics at UMass Boston seven hours
per week
Walk for Hunger, Walk for AIDS, Walk for Cancer, March ofDimes,Boston,MA,
Volunteer,2000 – 2010
Fundraised to support the cause and walked to raise awareness on a yearly basis
Birds StreetCommunity Center,Dorchester,MA
Administrative Assistant,May 2008 – August 2008
Worked as supervisor and editor of Newsletter Club twenty hours per week
Mentored children and provided them with appropriate resources
Tutor,September 2007 – May 2008
Tutored students, K-12, in all subjects including SAT and MCAS prep eight hours per week
Hurricane Katrina ReliefInitiative,Gulf Port,MS
Volunteer,December 2007
Provided service to communities affected by Hurricane Katrina in Turkey Creek,Mississippi
Helped coordinate fundraisers
Cleaned ditches, houses and streets of the communities in an effort to restore them
ACTIVITIES
University ofNewEngland College ofOsteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, ME
Intramural Flag Football
Member, Fall 2013
Played on both defense and offense during weekly games
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Intramural Basketball
Member, Spring 2013
Played any position needed during weekly games
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
Member,August 2013 – May 2014
Attended and participated in SOMA events
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Member,August 2012 – May 2014
Helped execute the annual AMSA Talent Show by volunteering backstage to help performers stay on schedule
Neurology Psychiatry Club (NPC)
Member,August 2012 – May 2014
Volunteered at the annual Brain Awareness Week
Student Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (SCACOEP)
Member,August 2012 – May 2014
Attended and participated in SCACOEP events
University ofMassachusetts Boston,Boston,MA
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Society
Member,September 2009 – December 2011
Served as an active member to maintain line of communication between all post-baccalaureate premedical
students
Boston College,Chestnut Hill, MA
Intramural Basketball
Forward,February 2007 – April 2007
Helped lead my team to an undefeated victory of the Women’s Intramural Basketball Championship
Mays Mentoring Program
Mentee, September 2005 – May 2009
Worked alongside my mentor in an effort to better define my educational and career goals
Aspired to strive towards excellence and perceive teaching as a possible career
Mendel Society
Member,September 2005 – May 2007
Attended and participated in all Mendel Society events
AHANA Leadership Academy
Member,September 2005 – May 2006
Trained intensively to be prepared for AHANA Leadership Council (ALC)
Shadowed directors of ALC committees to learn about their positions
Prepared a presentation on the history core curriculum of other institutions in an effort to diversify BC’s history
requirements
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) – 2014 – Present
Osteopathic Schools Committee Chairperson,April 2014 – April 2015
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Ensure that the needs and concerns of osteopathic students are addressed
Reach out to the SNMA chapter presidents of the osteopathic schools to determine how SNMA can support them
and improve their medical experiences
Work with committee, project coordinators, and sub-committee chairperson to find ways to resolve any issues or
concerns that may arise
Attend quarterly Board of Directors meetings to discuss the concerns and needs of osteopathic students as well as
advocate for osteopathy
Plan the osteopathic program for the 2015 Annual Medical Education Conference in New Orleans
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) – 2011 – Present
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – 2011 – Present
SKILLS/INTERESTS
Computer: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
Language: Proficient in Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, Intermediate Spanish, Elementary French
Interests:Becoming a compassionate doctor, Higher Learning, Soccer,Tennis, Basketball, Traveling, Volunteering