Meet Dr. Fisher
Dr. Fisher was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She graduated from the Honors Program at Florida State University with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Fisher attended medical school at Meharry Medical College, which she completed with a straight A average earning honors in every clinical rotation. This well-rounded, personable physician was elected by her peers to serve as Miss Meharry Medical College (public relations liason), and she still managed to be inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society –the highest honor attainable by a medical student.
Dr. Fisher completed her Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at Georgetown University Hospital, and she completed her nephrology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. She is currently triple board certified (certified in Nephrology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics)
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
| Fellowship |
Emory University Hospital (EUH), Atlanta, Georgia Nephrology Fellowship 2005-2007 |
| Residency |
Georgetown University Hospital (GUH),Washington, D.C. Internal Medicine – Pediatrics Residency 2001-2005 |
Education
| Medical School |
Meharry Medical College (MMC), Nashville, Tennessee Medical Doctor (M.D.) 1997-2001 |
| Undergraduate |
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology 1992-1996 |
Certification
| 2008 |
Board Certified in Nephrology – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) |
| 2005 |
Board Certified in Internal Medicine - ABIM |
| 2005 |
Board Certified in Pediatrics – The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) |
Honors and Awards
| 2000 – Present |
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA)-Highest honor attainable by a medical student |
| 2009 |
Honored in Guide to America’s Top Physicians magazine: Consumers’ Research Council of America |
| 2007 |
Nat’l Kidney Foundation of GA Research Poster finalist (2nd runner-up) |
| 2003 |
String of Pearls nominee: awarded to resident physicians who are deemed as outstanding teachers, chosen by 3rd year medical students, GUH |
| 2001 |
The American Society of Nephrology Resident Grant recipient |
| 2000-2001 |
Honors in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine. MMC |
| 2000-2001 |
AOA Executive Vice-President, Gamma of Tennessee Chapte1, MMC |
| 1999-2000 |
Miss Meharry Medical College – Public relations liaison for Meharry Medical College – elected by the student body |
| 1999 |
W.S. Quinland Prize in Pathology – awarded to the medical student receiving the highest grade in Pathology during his or her sophomore year, MMC |
| 1999 |
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Award for Academic Excellence and Achievement, MMC |
| 1999 |
Horace M. Frazier, M.D. Memorial Scholarship, MMC |
| 1999 |
Catherine McCaine Berry, Memorial Scholarship, MMC |
| 1999 |
Eustice E. Corbin, M.D. Scholarship, MMC |
| 1997-2001 |
Dean’s List, Meharry Medical College |
| 1995 |
Woman of the Year, National Pan Hellenic Council, Florida State University |
| 1992-1996 |
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Florida State University |
| 1992 |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient, St Petersburg High School |
Research
| 2007 |
Vertebral Osteomyelitis in ESRD Patients with Temporary or Long-term Indwelling Dialysis Access Catheters, Advisor: James Steinberg,MD, EUH |
| 1998 |
Research Assistant – The Effects of Methamphetamines on Long Term Potentiation, Advisor: Dr. Sanika Chirwa, MMC PROFESSIONAL |
Professional Organizations
| 2009 |
Medical Association of Georgia – Delegate at 155th House of Delegates |
| 2009 |
Medical Association of Atlanta |
| 2008-Present |
Atlanta Medical Association |
| 2007-Present |
Renal Physicians’ Association |
| 2006-Present |
The American Society of Nephrology |
| 2002 – Present |
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals |
| 1997-2001 |
Student National Medical Association (SNMA), MMC
- Chairperson of YSEP, Youth Science Enrichment Program 1999
- Health Professions Recruitment Enrichment Program 1998
- National Convention Delegate 1998 & 1999
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| 1997-2001 |
American Medical Student Association, MMC |
| 1997-2001 |
Pre-Alumni Association, MMC
- Executive Board Member 1999-2000
- Class Vice President 1998-2001
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| 1997-2001 |
Christian Medical and Dental Society, MMC |
| 1994 – Present |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
- President, Kappa Epsilon Chapter 1995 – 1996, FSU
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Activities
| 2008 |
Mentor for Health Careers Program – Spelman College, Atlanta, GA |
| 2003 |
Resident Mentorship Committee member, GUH |
| 2003 |
Speaker for National Youth Leadership Forum “Life as a Resident” |
| 2003 |
Mentor to Washington, D.C. inner-city youth |
| 1999 |
Surgeon General Conference Call: HIV Awareness,
- Organizational Committee member, MMC
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| 1999 |
American Red Cross Blood Drive, MMC
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| 1999 |
American Heart Walk, American Heart Association
- Team Leader, Nashville, TN
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| 1998-1999 |
Teaching Assistant – Physiology, MMC |
| 1998-2001 |
Afro-Caribbean Student Association, MMC
Participant in annual Cultural Festival, Dramatic Presentations and Modeling 1998 & 1999 |
| 1998 |
Designer of ‘Meharry Men Who Cook’ Apron, MMC |
| 1997-2001 |
Annual Community Day Volunteer, MMC
- Designer of the Community Day T-shirt 1998
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| 1997-1998 |
Prospective Student Interviewing Committee, MMC |
Presentations
| 2008 |
Syphilis Associated Nephtopathy Noon Conference, Atlanta Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program |
| 2006 |
Amyloidosis: Clinical Pathology Conference, EUH |
| 2005 |
Adolescent Hypertension, Resident noon conference GUH |
| 2004 |
Grand Rounds: Hypertensive Emergency, Arlington Hospital, Virginia |
| 2003 |
“Venous Thromboembolism” lecture to 3rd year medical students, GUH |
| 2002 |
“Nephritic Syndrome: Resident Board Review”, GUH |
| 2002 |
“Nephrotic v. Nephritic Syndrome” lecture to 3rd yr medical students, GUH |
| 2001 |
Grand Rounds: “Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 & Gestational Diabetes” Arlington Hospital, Virginia |
| 1995 |
Keynote Speaker: Ebony Scholars Annual Luncheon Ebony Scholars is an organization of minority middle and high school students recognized by Pinellas County for maintaining high grade point averages. I was the founding President in 1991, St. Petersburg, FL |
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1992
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“Unity Through Diversity” PARADE Magazine oratorical contest winner. I was awarded an all-expense paid trip to Paris, France |
Personal
Hobbies and Interests: Public Speaking, Drawing, Traveling, Aerobic exercise
