Education:     

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• Dermatology Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN - July 2013 –June 2016

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• Internal Medicine Internship, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN - June 2012 – June 2013

 

• Medical Doctor, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH - June 2008 – May 2012

 

• Bachelors of Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH Combined Natural Sciences; Two Minors (Biology, Chemistry) June 2005- May 2008

 

Honors:         

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• Alpha Omega Alpha – Inducted into Zeta Chapter - Fall 2011

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Publications:

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• Ward, RE, Veerula VL, Ezra N, Travers JB, Mousdicas N. “Multilevel Symmetric Neuropathic Pruritus (MSNP) Presenting as Recalcitrant Generalized Pruritus.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, October 2016, (774-81), 1097-6787.

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• Veerula VL, Ezra N, Aouthmany M, Graham TA, Wolverton SE, Somani AK. “Multiple keratoacanthoma occurring in surgical margins and de novo treated with intralesional methotrexate.” Cutis, December 2016, (E12-E15), 2326-6929.

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• Arshanapalli A, Shah M, Veerula VL, Somani AK. “The role of type I interferons and other cytokines in dermatomyositis.” Cytokine, June 2015, (319-25), 1096-0023.

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• Veerula VL, Lloyd J, Brodell RT. “A scaling rash preferentially involving a recent tattoo.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 191-192.

 

• Mindbodygreen article: DIY: Rejuvenate Your Skin With This Green Tea Mask! Published on January 29, 2014. 

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Presentations:

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• Indiana University Dermatology Grand Rounds, Indianapolis, IN

  • “Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Dermatology” - March 2014.

  • “Anti-inflammatory Properties of Turmeric” - December 2015.

  • “Quality Improvement: Resident Call Experience” - November 2013.

  •  “Quality Improvement: Recognize and Overcoming Barriers for Follow-Up Hospitalization” - November 2014.

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• Indiana Academy of Dermatology, Indianapolis, IN

  • “Stewart-Treves Syndrome” - October 2013

  • “Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei” - May 2014

  • “Multifocal Venolymphatic Malformation” - October 2014

  • "Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis-associated cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis" - October 2015.

  • "Adult-Onset Still's Disease" - October 2015

  • “Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease” May 2016

 

• 2014 Federation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST) Conference, Indianapolis, IN

  • “X-Linked Ichthyosis” - June 2014.

 

• 2014 National Family Conference Program, Federation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST), Indianapolis, IN

  • ​“Stressed Out: Natural Approaches for Wellness, Balance, & Healthy Living” - June 21, 2014.

 

• Geriatric Rotation, Indianapolis, IN - “Yoga and the Elderly” – April 2014

 

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Scholarships & Awards:

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• 2015 Quality and Education Awards, Indianapolis, IN

  • Recognize and Overcoming Barriers for Follow-Up Hospitalization - November 2014

 

• 2015 Dermatology Foundation Clinical Symposia, Naples, FL

  • Grant Recipient – February 2015

 

• American Academy of Dermatology, Ithaca, IL

  • Essentials of Cosmetic Dermatology Scholarship – October 2014

 

• 11th Annual Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical (ODAC) Conference

  • Advanced Resident Training and Education (ARTE) in Dermatology Scholarship – January 2014

 

• Summer Research Assistant, Ann Arbor MI- American Federation on Aging Research (AFAR) Grant Recipient – 2009

  • Evaluating the Process of Self-Management Education for Older Congestive Heart Failure Patients with Multiple Comorbidities: A Qualitative Inquiry

 

 

Professional Experience, Conferences, Volunteer Work:   

 

• Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Conference - October 2016

  • Pre-Conference Course

    • Healing the Healer: Cultivating Resiliency in Health Care with Daniel Friedland, MD 

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• Melanoma Monday – Indianapolis, IN – May 2014 and May 2015

  • Provided skin evaluations to the community under the direction of a supervising faculty member.

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• Outrun the Sun Against Melanoma – Indianapolis, IN - 2014

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• STEM Conference – Curiosity, Confidence, Challenge, Indianapolis, IN - 2014

  • Conference to empower and inspire middle school girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math.

  • Participated in leading a Dermatology Suturing Workshop

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• Research Scientist, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH – 2011

  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) – An Inter-Professional Approach.

  • Research project focusing on the clinical application of MTM, involving both medical and pharmacy students.

 

• Alpha Omega Alpha 2011-2012 Service Project, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH – 2010-2012

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• Peer Instructor for Comprehensive Review Course

  • Mentored second year medical students in the translation of basic science to clinical science, using small, question-based group sessions, which focused on modules by organ systems.

 

• Peer Mentor, Office of Career Development and Advising, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH – 2010-2012

  • Advised first year students about classes and starting medical school.

  • Formed support groups, discussing stress management techniques.

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• Leadership Certificate Program, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH – 2008-2009

  • Attended a series of four workshops to foster important leadership skills.

    • Workshop #1: Successful Event Planning

    • Workshop #2: Strategies for Successful Leadership

    • Workshop #3: Inclusive Leadership

    • Workshop #4: Group Dynamics