 Zuhra Musherraf - Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
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| Education |
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2004, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Doctor of Osteopathy
2000,Chapman University Bachelor of Sciences
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| Courses Taught at Western University |
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| Prior Teaching Experience |
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Aug 2007-present - Clinical Professor of Family Medicine; UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UMMA Community Clinic
October 2007 - IUD Placement Instructor, Women s Health Conference for NursePractitioners; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
November 2007 - Instructor of Female Breast and Pelvic Exams; UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
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| Selected Publications |
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Food Microbiology, “Elimination of Listeria monocytogenes and changes in physical and sensory qualities of a prepared meal following gamma irradiation”, April 2001
The Female Patient "Between A Rock and A Hard Place-The Wedged Physician", January 2008
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Impact of different contraceptive methods on glucose tolerance in women with a history of gestational diabetes”, pending 2008
Advance for Nurse Practitioners, “Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Hormonal Contraceptives: Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners”, pending 2008
Global Library of Women s Medicine, “Intrauterine Contraception”, pending 2008
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Honors and Awards
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1996-2000 University Scholar Scholarship Award, Chapman University
1997 Certificate of Appreciation for 300 Volunteer Hours, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
March 2000 Certificate for Fine Research Poster Presentation, Graduate Women in Science, Sigma Chapter
May 2000 Arthur E. Flint Golden Spike Award of Excellence for the Department of Biological Sciences, Chapman University
June 2000 American College of Rheumatology Preceptorship Award, Pediatric Rheumatology
February 2006 Resident of the Month Award, Harbor-UCLA Family Medicine
May 2007 Outstanding Poster Presentation, 23rd Annual UCLA Multi-Campus Research Forum
June 2007 Ponce De Leόn Award for Geriatric Medicine
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Professional Organizations
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2000-present American Osteopathic Association
2004-present American Academy of Family Practice
2007-present Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
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Activities
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2004-2007 Co-Coordinator, Redondo Beach Homeless Clinic
2004-2007 Volunteer Physician for Medical Relief in Tecate, Mexico
2005-2007 Quality Improvement Projects: PDSA Cycles- Improvement in Diabetic Foot Exams and Monitoring Microalbumin-Creatinine Ratios
January 2006 International Medicine Rotation in Karachi, Pakistan
September 2006 International Medicine Rotation in Chiapas, Mexico
2006-2007 California Academic Chronic Care Collaborative
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