Brandon Mordeccai Elnekaveh, MD

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Elnekaveh B.M., Del Valle D.D., Chen A.D., Zhang J., Seyidova N., Peymani A., Maselli A., Cauley, R.P., Lin, S.J., Lee, B.T. (Oct 2020) The Relationship Between Hospital Volume with
  Outcomes and Cost for Facial Fractures. Poster presented virtually at Virtual Plastic Surgery: The Meeting.
• Elnekaveh B.M., Hahn, S., Greenstein, A. (Jun 2018) Surgical Solutions for Inlet Obstructions in J-Pouches. Poster presented at Digestive Disease Week, Washington, D.C.
• Ahn S., Elnekaveh B.M., Weltz C., Schmidt H., Port E. (Mar 2016) Defining the Incidence of Imaging and Biopsy After Mastectomy: It’s Not Zero. Poster presented at Society of Surgical Oncology’s 69th Annual Cancer Symposium, Boston, MA.
• Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T., Baral S., Pagano A., Belyayeva I., Marquez S. (Apr 2012) Duplex Ultrasound Measuring Hemodynamic Variations of the Superior Mesenteric Artery in Pre-and Postprandial Subjects: Understanding Mesenteric Ischemia. Poster presented at Experimental Biology Conference, San Diego, CA
• Baral S., Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T., Marquez S. (Apr 2012) Sex and Racial Population Differences in the Arthro-kinematics of the Carrying Angle: Potential Clinical Implications.
  Poster presented at Experimental Biology Conference, San Diego, CA

WORK EXPERIENCE

• SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Brooklyn, NY
  Anatomy Tutor
  Sep 2011- May 2014
  Tutored first-year medical students weekly in anatomy using gross anatomy dissections, radiological images, and PowerPoint presentations. Helped tag over 200 structures for each mock practical held before examinations.
• SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Brooklyn, NY
  Step 1 Tutor
  Jan 2013- May 2014
  Tutored 10 second-year medical students weekly on topics covered on USMLE Step 1 exam.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• WikiPlasticSurgery, LLC New York, NY
  Contributing Editor
  Jan 2017- Jan 2019
  Helped edit a website that will educate patients and provide them with accurate information about various plastic surgery procedures.
• Mission: Restore New York, NY
  Young Professional Board Member
  Sep 2012- May 2013
  Worked to increase awareness amongst young professionals of the reconstructive work that is done abroad in developing nations. Reached out to medical students to educate them about missions abroad, fundraising, and reconstructive surgeries.
• SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Brooklyn, NY
  Co-Mentor
  Sep 2011- May 2012
  Along with a faculty member, mentored 8 first-year medical students on various facets of medical school life, including proper methods of studying, reaching out to faculty, and career guidance.
• SUNY Downstate Surgery Society Brooklyn, NY
  Vice President
  Aug 2010- May 2014
  Founded an annual service project linking ~10 medical students with ~50 pre-medical students at Brooklyn College, conversing with students about the medical field and teaching them suturing techniques. Coordinated bimonthly talks by surgeons for over 50 students about the medical and professional aspects of surgery, including a session by Dr. Carina Biggs on Women in Surgery.
• Brooklyn Free Clinic Brooklyn, NY
  Clinical Volunteer
  Aug 2010- May 2012
  Assisted physicians in routine medical care for uninsured patients by obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and drawing blood for laboratory testing. Organized prostate and cardiac health screenings at local fairs for over 100 patients.
• Cornell University Emergency Medical Services Ithaca, NY
  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  Feb 2008- May 2010
  Certified EMT and first responder to emergencies on Cornell University’s main campus. Stabilized medical and trauma patients in preparation for hospital transport. Attended weekly training lectures to enhance knowledge and skills for numerous emergency situations.
• Empathy, Assistance and Referral Services (EARS) Ithaca, NY
  Peer Counselor
  Jan 2007- May 2010
  Peer support service that offers free, confidential and anonymous peer counseling to the Cornell and Ithaca community. Trained for two years in active listening skills to provide one-on-one counseling with students on the phone or in person.