Daniel A. Roque ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Clinical Assistant Professor University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, June 2012-Present EDUCATION University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, Fall 2008-Summer 2012 Neurology Residency, June 2012 University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, Fall 2004-2008 Candidate for Doctor of Medicine, May 2008 University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, August 2001-May 2004 Bachelors of Science in Psychobiology, May 2004 Minors: Chemistry HONORS/AWARDS Resident of the Year, 2012, University of Miami Neurology Residency Resident Teacher of the Year, 2012, University of Miami Neurology Residency. Based on surveys completed by medical students in their neurology clerkship. AAN 2012 Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship Medical Scholars Program, 2001-2008, 7-year BS/MD program. Approximately 5% of applicants are accepted annually. Henry King Stanford Scholarship Recipient, 2001, awarded by the University of Miami to incoming freshmen for academic achievements. Florida Merit Scholar, 2001, awarded by the State of Florida to incoming freshmen for academic achievements. General Honors, 2004. National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2002-present. Golden Key International Honors Society, 2002-present. Phi Beta Kappa, 2004-present. Dean s List, Fall 2003. Provost s Honor Roll, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Summer 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2004. President s Honor Roll, Spring 2003. RESEARCH Mentor: Fatta Nahab, M.D. A transient loss of British charm: A case of foreign accent syndrome and proposed neuroanatomical pathway. July 2010-present Abstract accepted at the 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. Poster presented. Summary presented in Highlights of Neurobehavioral section of AAN annual meeting. Article under review for publication (submitting to Neurocase) Mentors: Janice Maldonado, M.D., Shara Brody, D.O. Transforming T1 medical education interventions into improved patient outcomes July 2010-July 2011 Abstract accepted at the 2011 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. Poster presented.
Mentor: Bruno Gallo, M.D. Investigation of the difference in rate of progression of idiopathic Parkinson s disease symptoms when comparing patients with deep-brain-stimulators who take rasagiline versus those without rasagiline, January 2011-present Currently pending IRB approval Mentor: Fatta Nahab, M.D. Characteristic MRI imaging patterns in gait disturbance, July 2011-present Currently pending IRB approval Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Corneal and External Disease, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Mentor: Sonia H. Yoo, M.D. Study on the efficacy of the femtosecond laser used for INTACS ring insertion in keratoconus patients, Spring 2005-Fall 2007 PUBLICATIONS Book Chapters Roque, D & Singer, C. Tremors and Gait Difficulties in an 18-Year-Old Hispanic Teenager: An Illustrative Case on the Power of Levodopa In Fernandez, H & Merello, M. (2011). Movement Disorders: Unforgettable Cases and Lessons from the Bedside. DemosMedical. pp 224-226. Case Reports Luca, C, Roque, D, & Singer C. A case of sporadic, generalized, late onset paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia Presented at Movement Disorders Society 16 th International Congress of Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorders Pending submission for publication (as on June 2012) PRESENTATIONS Grand Rounds Presentation, UNC Chapel Hill, February 2013 Primary prevention: A struggle for the general neurologist. 1 hour. Pediatric Neurology Conference, April 2012 & May 2012 Directed to Faculty and Residents of Neurology department, modified for Residents of General Pediatrics department. Review of Pediatric Movement Disorders. Included review of video catalogue of rare cases, 1 hour. Pediatric Neurology Board-Style Review, August 2011 Directed towards General Pediatric residents. Question-and-answer style presentation on broad number of topics, 1 hour. Med-Peds Neurology Board-Style Review, May 2011 Directed towards Med-Peds residents. Question-and-answer style presentation on broad number of topics, 1 hour. Journal Club, October 2010 Directed to Faculty and Residents of Neurology department, 1 hour.
Weaver, F. et al. (2009). Bilateral Deep Brain Stimulation versus Best Medical Therapy for Patients with Advanced Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 2009;301(1):63-73. Clinico-Pathologic Conference, February 2010 Directed to Faculty and Residents of Neurology department. Case review of POEMS syndrome, including literature review, 1 hour. ADMINISTRATIVE Medical Director Neurology Clinic EXPERIENCE University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, June 2012-Present Administrative Chief Resident, Neurology University of Miami, Department of Neurology, July 2011-June 2012 Education Committee Resident Member University of Miami, Department of Neurology, July 2010-June 2012 Outpatient Resident Clinic Committee Resident Co-Manager University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital/Veterans Administration Medical Center (Miami, FL), July 2011-June 2012 Working and planning towards improving continuity of care for all residents and coordinating better flow of daily clinic activities ACTIVITIES & 5 th Annual Johns Hopkins Dystonia and Spasticity Practicum, December 3, SERVICE 2011 Participated in this full-day conference in Miami, FL, with opportunities to learn principles of botulinum toxin treatment, see live patients with different dystonias and spastic muscle groups receiving injections by trained professional neurologists specializing in movement disorders, as well as opportunities to practice identification of injection sites with specialized mannequins Student Interest Group in Neurology Organization that focuses on increasing student knowledge of both clinical and research applications of neurology by providing opportunities for students to participate in activities related to the field of neurology. Activities include discussions with Neurology attendings, residents, and outpatient neurologists, neurology case presentations, seminars, journal clubs, and arranging shadowing opportunities with practicing neurologists. Resident Mentor, Fall 2008-present Served as contact for questions and observing opportunities, whether with myself or with resident colleagues, for medical students demonstrating an interest in neurology. President, Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Duties mainly involve facilitation and coordination of all events, including direct communication with the American Academy of Neurology to inform the academy of progress in our local chapter. UMMSM Academic Societies Fall 2006-Spring 2008 This program is a collaborative effort between students, faculty and administration to foster peer-teaching of clinical skills, enhance teamwork, and provide students with leadership, research, and community service opportunities. Executive Board Member Webmaster, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
As an executive board member, I was involved in the planning and execution of academic and community service events organized by the executive board, and I participated in individual societies events to help encourage future activities that benefit the local community. Write web code using PHP language to maintain the Academic Societies website updated for society events while adding new userfriendly features for easy site navigation. Adler-Everitt Society o Director, Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Oversee the function of the entire society comprised of over 50 students from all four med school classes o Society Training Coordinator, Fall 2006-Spring 2007 Oversee all the peer-teaching of clinical skills to the first and second year medical students within the society. Organize the upperclassmen and faculty within the society who could attend and assist in training the first and second year medical students Department of Community Service (DOCS) A student-run community outreach effort of the School of Medicine. This program offers students, faculty, and residents the opportunity to practice their clinical skills while providing screening service and health education to underserved South Florida communities. Neurology Resident Supervisor Fall 2010-present Operated the neurology station by directly seeing all patients screened for disorders including but not limited to memory deficits, sleep disturbances, and parkinsonian features. Taught students pertinent aspects of physical examination per case, listened to presentations from students and provided constructive criticism for their improvement. Ophthalmology Station Manager Fall 2005-Spring 2006 Responsible for organizing and running the ophthalmology station, setting up smaller stations for visual acuity, FDTs, intraocular pressure, and fundoscopy. Rotated students through each ministation at different hours to maximize experience in different aspects of ophthalmological screening. On average, each health fair involved screening 200-300 patients for identifiable visual defects, namely glaucoma. Anatomy Teaching Assistant 10/2005-2/2006 Volunteer position that involves teaching first year medical students during each of their anatomy lab sessions. Activities include prosection of cadavers in the anatomy labs, directing first year students in the method of their dissections, and preparing prior to the lab sessions in order to quiz the students on each dissection. Christian Medical Association Nicaragua Medical Mission Spring 2006 & 2007 Participated in a trip to provide much-needed medical attention to natives living around 3 predetermined sites nearby Managua, Nicaragua. Lead a team of 3-4 students in interviewing patients, performing physical exams, and later presenting to attending physicians who volunteered their time to go on this trip.
Distributed medications as needed for these patients. Taught freshmen medical students on the diagnoses we encountered. Hispanic American Medical Student Association Medical Spanish Tutoring Program: Tutor Spring 2006-Spring 2007 SKILLS Windows, OSX, ios, DOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Languages: Fluent in Spanish; natural-born speaker.