Curriculum Vitae
Randall DeSouza Ordovich Clarkson, MD
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Professor of Biological Sciences at Grand Canyon University and Arizona College of Nursing for nursing and pre-med undergraduates
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CMO and co-founder of Absinthe Minded™, Arizona’s premier absinthe company. Visit www.AbsintheMindedAZ.com for more details
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Medical doctor, graduating from Ross University School of Medicine 2016, where I obtained experience in both clinical practice, research, and delivering lectures focused on pathology, neurology, and psychiatry.
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Currently earning my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University with the goal of establishing a private practice in psychotherapy
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Firm practitioner of continual self-education and improvement. In constant search for new experiences and consulting opportunities in entrepreneurship, education, & research.
Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
2020-Present
Grand Canyon University:
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2011-2016
Ross University School of Medicine:
Doctor of Medicine (MD degree)
2004-2009
Arizona State University:
Bachelors in Conservation Biology
Career goal: obtain Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials and establish private practice to work with adults experiencing mood disorder, substance abuse, and other behavioral health issues.
Clinical Clerkships (New Jersey, New York, Maryland, London):
• Psychiatry: Bergen Regional Medical Center, NJ (Sept. 3, 2013 – Oct. 11, 2013)
• OB/GYN: Prince George’s Hospital, MD (Nov. 11, 2013 – Dec. 20, 2013)
• Internal Medicine: Prince George’s Hospital, MD (Dec. 23, 2013 – March 14, 2014)
• Family Medicine: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, NY (March 24, 2014 – May 2, 2014)
• Surgery: Queen’s Hospital, UK (May 19, 2014 – Aug. 8, 2014)
• Pediatrics: Queen’s Hospital, UK (Aug. 11, 2014 – Sept. 19, 2014)
• Orthopedic Surgury: Lutheran Medical, NY (Sept. 22, 2014 – Oct. 17, 2014)
• Neurology: Lutheran Medical, NY (Nov. 17 – Dec. 12, 2014)
• Psychiatry Sub-internship: St. John’s Episcopal, NY (Dec. 22 – Jan. 16, 2015)
• Neurology: Methodist Hospital, NY (Jan 26 – Feb. 13, 2015)
• Psychiatry Sub-internship: Lutheran Medical, NY (March 9 – Apr. 3, 2015)
• Geriatric Psychiatry: Kingsbrook Medical Center, NY (Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015)
• Infectious Disease: Methodist, NY (May 11 – July 19, 2015)
Academically, I was formally trained as a conservation biologist, graduating in 2009 from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Conservation Biology with Summa Cum Laude honors. During my time at ASU, I developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors (ref. John Muir). Under the auspice of the university and guidance of field-biologist David E. Brown, I was a member of expeditions to various locations in Arizona for the purpose of collecting specimens and data for ongoing research in regional flora and fauna.
Notable Expeditions & Field Work for AZ Fish & Game:
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Aravaipa Canyon (October 24, 2008): recording changes of species and frequencies of fish population through the 11-mile canyon river for AZ Fish & Game data bank
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Picacho Peak (November 14, 2008): recording frequency of raptor species for the AZ Fish & Game data bank
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Buenos Aires Nat. Wildlife Refuge (December 16, 2008): recording frequency of White-Crowned Sparrow species.
Sept. 2021-Present
PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
@ Grand Canyon University,
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Aug. 2017-Present
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (CMO) AND CO-FOUNDER
@ Absinthe Minded™
2015-2017
ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR & MARKETING ASSISTANT
@ Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics
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Professor for GCU's College of Science, Engineering, & Technology (CSET) in the nursing and pre-med department
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Areas of focus include the following: general biology, pathophysiology, microbiology, anatomy & physiology
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Primary classroom instructor for General Biology (BIO-181), Microbiology (BIO-205/215)
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Primary lab instructor for Microbiology (BIO-205/215L), Vertebrate Zoology (BIO-415L), & Medical Physiology (BIO-360L)
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Co-founder of Absinthe Minded, Arizona's first high-quality producer of absinthe
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Coordinating and implementing brand and product development
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Establishing partnerships with local businesses in the production and manufacturing of high-quality distilled products
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Assuring the consistency of marketing materials in accordance with the mission statement of Absinthe Minded™
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Implementation of sales strategy to deliver product to a highly-competative market
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Ensure compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA)
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Assisting with patient intake, evaluations, examinations, & scheduling
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Maintaining patient database and patient information via Electronic Medical Record software (Orchid)
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Maintain departmental day-to-day clinical activities
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Monitor and prioritize staff work flow
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Ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures
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Assist in developing marketing content for social media and print campaigns
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Administrator for social media accounts
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Supervisor: Barbara Slusher, Clinic Manager