CPT Bryan Allen
Kensington,MD
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department of Ophthalmology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Currently drafting a manuscript to describe the most common risk factors found to correlate with retinal vascular events in active duty service members
Department of Ophthalmology
Madigan Army Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
- A Comparison of Ocular Microbiomes before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic" is a research project that is currently active. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a higher concentration of oral bacteria in consistent mask wearers. The preliminary data and conclusions were accepted for poster presentation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2023 Annual Meeting.
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Published: Cary Robert Baxter MD, Brian Tieu MD, Bryan Allen, Jonathan Carrere MD (2021). “Comparison of Corneal Culture Techniques Using a Pig Eye Model”. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science; 62(8):1294
- Basic science research project involving different methods and resources of culturing corneal ulcers. An abstract was accepted for presentation at the 2021 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managing Severe Helicobacter pylori Gastritis with a Surgical Twist”(first author) was a case report abstract and poster presentation whose purpose was to explore an association between H. pylori and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Education
Ophthalmology Resident -
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD06-2026
Transitional Year Internship -
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA06-2023
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Jackson, Mississippi05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi05-2018
Certification
- USMLE Step 1 (Passed) - June 6th, 2020
- USMLE Step 2 CK (Passed) - July 9th, 2021
- USMLE Step 3 (Passed) - September 7-8th, 2022
- Direct Commission Course - Completed 2018
- Basic Officer Leadership Course - Completed 2019
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certified March 2024
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Certified October 2023
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) - Certified October 2023
HONORS/AWARDS
Army Achievement Medal (June 2023)
- For meritorious achievement by performing above and beyond the requirements of the Madigan Transitional Year residency program
Alpha Omega Alpha, Member (2021 - Present)
- Served on the selection committee for faculty and resident nominations for the 2022 year at the University of Mississippi
Dr. Joyce Olutade Chief Student Clinician Award (May 2021)
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
- Award granted for diligence, enthusiasm, and passion to serving the local community. It involves volunteering as a team leader for eight or more weekends during the third year of medical school at the Jackson Free Clinic
Community Service
Prevention of Blindness Society Volunteer (2024 - Present)
- Participated on weekend service opportunities performing refractions and eye exams in underserved communities
Ophthalmology Interest Group (2018 - 2022)
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
- Participated in volunteer community outreach events and performed eye screenings at the annual Capitol Day, in which networking with legislature was also a focus.
Jackson Free Clinic Medical Volunteer (2018 - 2022)
Jackson, MS
- Volunteered over ninety hours at the Jackson Free Clinic, a non-profit inner city health clinic operated by the University of Mississippi students. Actively participated in offering non-emergent medical care under the supervision of attending physicians to those otherwise without resources.
COVID-19 Vaccine Relief (2020)
Jackson, MS
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations as a part of a community outreach events.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Sports (Tennis, Basketball)
- Traveling with my family
- Organizing social events
- Reading fiction novels
Timeline
Department of Ophthalmology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Department of Ophthalmology
Madigan Army Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ophthalmology Resident -
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Transitional Year Internship -
Madigan Army Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mississippi