Kameny, Daniel Scott (Dan)
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Medical Education Lekarska Fakulta 1, Univerzity Karlovy,
Czech Republic 09/2003 - 07/2009 M.D., 07/2009
Education
Undergraduate - State University of New York at
New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Mathematics 08/1997 - 07/1999 B.S., 07/1999
Undergraduate - State University of
New York at Purchase, Purchase, New York Liberal Arts 08/1996 -
12/1996
Undergraduate - Center for Emergency Medicine of
Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA Paramedicine
01/1995 - 07/1995
Undergraduate - State University of New York at
Binghamton, Binghamton, NY Liberal Arts 08/1994 - 12/1995
Other - Greenwich EMS Institute, Greenwich,
Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician 12/1993 -05/1994
Examinations USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) 09/2008 USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge)
08/2008 USMLE Step 1 03/2007
Work Experience
06/2007 - 10/2008 Average Hours/Week: 40+ Brown Entertainment,
Florida
High Diver and Stunt Man, Bill Brown
I was a high diver and performer in a traveling high dive and stunt show with
additional duties as the master of ceremonies. My duties included pre and
post production tasks in addition to performing in the show. I would set
up, tear down, and transport the show across the country with other divers and
organize help at the different venues. In the show I was a high diver who
performed acrobatic dives from 3 meters, 5 meters, 10 meters, 15 meters, and 25
meters (80 feet). Sometimes I performed dives while set on fire.
10/2003 - 06/2009 Average
Hours/Week: 10 Privately contracted, Czech Republic
English teacher
I worked part time while in medical school as a teacher of English language for
Czechs and foreigners in Prague who wanted to learn English. I tailored
my teaching to the situation and the learning style of the student. I
prepared many students for job interviews in English through role
playing. I also prepared students for study abroad in English
through role playing, conversation, and computer aided
instruction.
09/2002 - 04/2003 Average
Hours/Week: 40+ Union College, New York
Diving Coach, Scott Felix
I was a diving coach for a division 3 swimming and diving team at a small,
liberal arts college in upstate New York. I prepared athletes for diving
competitions by focusing on biomechanics, strength training, and cross training
in other disciplines such as gymnastics and trampoline and by use of sports
psychology. I employed technology in the coaching process via closed
circuit TV and DVR. In addition to my duties as the diving coach for the
university I was also a lifeguard at the pool during public swim hours and in
addition I started an age group diving program
for young divers in the Albany, NY area.
07/2001 - 09/2003 Average
Hours/Week: 40+ Saccos Shows, Florida
High Diver and Stunt Man, Sean Sacco
I was a high diver and a performer in aquatic themed stunt shows. As a
diver I performed acrobatic dives from 3 meters, 5 meters, 10 meters, 15
meters, and 25 meters(80 feet). Occasionally I
would perform dives while set on fire. Much of the work took place at
theme parks across the United States.
01/2001 - 07/2001 Average
Hours/Week: 40+ Associated Grocers of Maine, Maine
Computer Analyst/ Programmer, John Ruppert
I was a computer programmer and analyst for a grocery distributor in rural
Maine which served many grocery stores in Maine and New Hampshire. I was
tasked with developing programs in visual basic, C++, and Cobol for a network
of about 500 windows computers and an AS/400 mainframe. I was on call
once per week as a computer troubleshooter/ help desk for the whole office and
adjoining warehouse. In addition to programming work I was in charge of
troubleshooting a wireless network and its associated wireless scanning devices which served the warehouse. I also wrote applications which served to solve logistical problems in
the shipping and supply chain aspects of the warehouse.
09/2000 - 02/2001 Average
Hours/Week: 80 Delta Ambulance Service, Maine
Paramedic, Delta Augusta
I was a paramedic on an advanced life support ambulance which served a part of
Maine's capital area in both an emergency "911" capacity and in an interfacility transport capacity. My duties as a
paramedic were diverse. During emergency services I functioned
traditionally as a paramedic responding to motor
vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, etc. As a transport paramedic I
would perform interfacility transports as long as 8
hours in duration while maintaining IV pumps, IV drips, ventilators, and other
medical equipment all the while dealing with whatever change in patient status
would occur.
09/1999 - 04/2000 Average
Hours/Week: 50 Applebees, New York
Waiter, Karl Zarse
I was a waiter in a chain restaurant. I took food orders of customers,
helped prepare food in the kitchen, delivered food to customers, and performed
kitchen work.
06/1998 - 09/2000 Average
Hours/Week: 40+ Medolark Camp, Maine
Camp Counselor, Jay Stager
I was a camp counselor at a sleep away camp in rural Maine for children 7-13
years of age. I took care of a cabin of 10 boys and was responsible for
many activities around the camp including set up, maintenance, training of
staff, and supervision of the "Ropes Course". I was involved in administrative duties of the camp such as driving
100's of campers to and from major airports in New England and ensuring that
they make their flights to camp or home.
01/1997 - 05/1997 Average
Hours/Week: 20 Fleet Bank Tax Service Center, New York
Data Entry, Abe Markiewicz
I was a data entry operator for Fleet Bank's tax processing center in Kingston,
New York. I entered data from New York State tax forms into a data
analysis package and corrected mistakes on tax forms.
01/1996 - 07/1996 Average
Hours/Week: 40+ Empress Ambulance Service, New York
Paramedic, Mrs. Minerva
I performed the duties of a paramedic on an advanced life support ambulance in
a large city lying just to the north of NYC. My ambulance served as both
an emergency ambulance in a high volume 911 system and
also as an ALS ambulance equipped for patient transports between hospitals,
nursing homes, and private homes. The population I served was very
diverse and often I was required to perform transports to and from NYC
hospitals.
05/1995 - 08/1995 Average
Hours/Week: 40 Playland Emergency Medical
Service, New York
EMT-Paramedic, Bill Wigelman
I was a Paramedic at a large amusement park in Westchester County, New York
frequented by patrons both locally and from New York Ciy.
My duties consisted of working in a first aid room on the grounds of the
amusement park and also on the beachfront. In addition to staffing the
first aid room I was also responsible for responding to emergencies in the park
and extrication of patients from amusement park rides.
Volunteer Experience
08/ 2009 Average
Hours/Week: 10 University of Kentucky Dept. of Anesthesiology, Kentucky
Observer
I am an observer in a university based department of Anesthesiology. I
attend rounds in the intensive care unit and observe surgeries. I also
attend lecture series hosted by the department.
04/ 2005 - 06/2008 Average Hours/Week: 20 TJ Bohemians, Czech Republic
Gymnastics Coach, Anna Lukasova
I coached a gymnastics club for adults in Prague and conducted my coaching in
both English and in Czech. I devised skill progressions on trampoline and
tumbling floor for a diverse group of adults from many countries.
Cheerleaders and breakdancers were some of my
athletes in addition to a corporate cheerleading team which
I prepared for a corporate cheerleading comptetition.
04/ 2005 - 05/2005 Average Hours/Week: 20 Charles University First Faculty of
Medicine, Czech Republic
Dissection Assistant, MUDr. Pavel
Snajdr
I was a dissection assistant in the dissection course for
foreign students. I was in charge of a group of 5 foreign medical
students and one cadaver. It was my responsibility to demonstrate
anatomical structures and dissection technique and also to direct studies of
students for a more efficient acquisition of anatomical knowledge in order to
successfully pass the dissection course practical exam at the end of the block.
04/ 2004 - 06/2009 Average Hours/Week: 12 Charles University First Faculty of Medicine,
Czech Republic
Medical Student/Anesthesia Assistant, Dr. Polivkova,
Dr. Kunstyr
As a medical student I attached myself to various workplaces in the anesthesia
department to gain a better appreciation for anesthesia. I performed
intubations, insertions of invasive blood pressure monitors, and central venous
catheterizations under the guidance of a senior anesthesiologist in
cardiovascular and general surgery. I was allowed to assist ventilations
with a bag valve mask and assist in inducing general anesthesia.
09/ 2000 - 07/2001 Average Hours/Week: 20 Fundamental Moves Gymnastics, Maine
Gymnastics Coach, Kip Bickford
I was a gymnastics coach for boys and girls at a small gymnastics training
center in rural Maine. I taught recreational gymnastics to boys and girls
and devised ways of teaching progression of skills in a safe and effective
manner.
09/ 1999 - 04/2000 Average Hours/Week: 30 Gold Medal Gymnastics, New York
Gymnastics Coach
I coached boys gymnastics for boys aged 5-14 on all gymnastic apparatus.
I was responsible for devising skill progressions and ensuring the safety of
the athletes during the skills.
11/ 1993 - 05/1994 Average Hours/Week: 20 Stamford Emergency Medical Services,
Connecticut
Attendant
I was a first aid attendant on an advanced life support ambulance serving a
large city in Connecticut in a 911 Emergency capacity. At the time I was
a high school student in New York state and attending emergency medical
technician class at night in Connecticut.
04/ 1992 - 09/2000 Average Hours/Week: 40+ Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Service, New
York
Paramedic, Charles Deshensky
I volunteered on an ambulance in a suburb of NYC on an advanced life support
level ambulance. I performed all duties of a paramedic and emergency
driver of an ambulance. I maintained current ACLS, PALS, and BLS
certifications. I was also involved in the education and training of new
volunteer members.
Research Experience
07/2009 Average Hours/Week: 40
University of Kentucky Biomedical Engineering, Kentucky
Research Assistant, Guoqiang
Yu, Ph.D.
I am a research assistant and clinical coordinator in a biomedical engineering
lab which focuses on using techniques such as Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
and diffuse correlated spectroscopy (DCS)to intraoperatively monitor physiological parameters such as
cerebral blood flow and percent saturation of hemoglobin during cardiovascular
surgeries and also in chronic conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.
My duties consist of recruiting patients into studies, consenting patients,
partaking in writing protocols and submitting them to the institutional review
board of our university. Also, because I am the only medical doctor in
our department I help to educate the engineers on matters involving physiology
and medicine and try to offer the medical perspective on various biomedical
engineering procedures.
Publications
Peer
Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
Pytlik,R.,Stehlik,D.,Soukup,T.,Kalbacova,M.,Rypacek,F.,Trc,T.,Mulinkova,K.,Michnova,P.,Kideryova,L.,Zivny,J.,Klener,P.,Vesela,R.,Trneny,M.,Klener,P..
The cultivation of human multipotent
mesenchymal stromal cells
in clinical grade medium for bone tissue engineering. Biomaterials. 2009
Jul; 30(20): 3415-3427.
Poster Presentation
Kunstyr,,J.,Miejnsky,F.,Belohlavek,J.,Kameny,D.S.,Lindner,J.,Linhart,A.,Rubes,D.,Stritesky,M..
(2009, May). Rescue Veno-arterial
ECMO for circulatory support in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism
following PEA: case report..
Poster presented at: European Association of Cardiovascular Anaestheisologists
2009; Athens, Greece.
Hobbies & Interests
Cooking: In medical school I sought indoor hobbies to break up the
monotony of studying. I started to cook to save money and eat healthier
and found it meditative. Diving (Springboard and cliff),trampolining(both olympic
and double mini), cycling, gymnastics, outdoor pursuits. Computers
and electronics. Can program in C++, Mathematica
and I enjoy building electronic circuits. Mechanical: I enjoy construction
and home repair and I can repair many mechanical devices such as automotive
devices.
Language Fluency (Other
than English) Spanish: speak, read, write
fluently. Czech: speak, read, write fluently.
Other
Awards/Accomplishments Mamaroneck EMS "Most Hours" award 1993-4