OBJECTIVE

Establish and refine my Plastic Surgical Skills in a challenging atmosphere either in the academic or private sector, with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery.

EDUCATION/ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

• Chicago Medical School 2003-2006
  Park Ridge, Illinois
  Clinical "Shadowing" Program (medical students)
• Chicago Medical School 2001-2006
  Park Ridge, Illinois
  Introduction to Clinical Medicine Preceptorship (1st & 2nd year medical students)
• Loyola University Medical Center 1997-2000
  Maywood, Illinois
  Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
• Loyola University Medical Center 1994-1997
  Maywood, Illinois
  General Surgical Residency, Years I-III
• University of Health Sciences 1990-1994
  The Chicago Medical School
  North Chicago, Illinois
  Medical Doctor
• Loyola University Chicago 1987-1990
  Chicago, Illinois
  Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major

LICENSURE

• Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
• Physician and Surgeon, Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois
• United States Medical Licensing Examination
  Step 1, June 1992 Score: 219 (81st percentile)
  Step 2, Sept. 1993 Score: 219 (86th percentile)
  Step 3, Dec. 1995 Score: 210 (84th percentile)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• America's Top Physicians Award 7/2005
• ASPS Ambassador Appointment 7/2005
• ASPS Certificate for completion of CME requirements for 2001-2003 11/2003
• AMA Physician’s Recognition Award 7/2003-7/2004
• The Botox Cosmetic Physician’s Network Award 1/2003
• Medical Advisory Board, MD TV Medical News Now 10/2002
• National Medical Expert, MD TV Medical News Now 9/2002
• Physician's recognition Award, AMA 7/2000-7/2003
• First place, Chief Resident Competition of Chicago
• Plastic Surgery Society 6/1999
• Class rank at Chicago Medical School 39/170
• Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship 1993-1994
• Socrates Alumni Scholarship 1989-1990
• Dean’s List at Loyola University (G.P.A. 3.72) 1987-1990
• Presidential Scholarship at Loyola University 1987-1990

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Plastic Surgeon Education Foundation
• Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation
• The Botox Cosmetic Physicians’ Network
• American Medical Association
• Illinois State Medical Association
• Chicago Medical Society
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons Professional Association
• Hellenic Medical Society
• Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical School
• European Anti-Aging Academy
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• American Aesthetics Education Association

PUBLICATIONS

• Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis Fungoides. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3.