Curriculum Vitae
Randall DeSouza Ordovich Clarkson, MD
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Medical doctor and Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Grand Canyon University for nursing and pre-med undergraduates. Didactic focus includes anatomy & physiology, pathology, neuroscience, and behavioral health.
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Research focus includes the Parkinson's Project investigating prophylactic compounds in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The Loyalty Project is a social psychology project which investigates Loyalty and pro-social behaviors from the domains of evolutionary biology, psychology/sociology, and theology.
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Currently serving as CMO and co-founder of Absinthe Minded™, Arizona’s premier absinthe company distributed to Arizona liquor vendors including Total Wine and more. Visit www.AbsintheMindedAZ.com for more details.
Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-2016
Ross University School of Medicine:
Doctor of Medicine (MD degree)
2004-2009
Arizona State University:
Bachelors in Conservation Biology
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 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
@ Grand Canyon University,
College of Natural Sciences (CNS)
Aug. 2022-April 2023
PROFESSOR OF MICROBIOLOGY
@ Arizona College of Nursing
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 Natural Science (CNS) in the nursing and pre-med department
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Areas of focus include the following: neurobiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, anatomy & physiology
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Primary instructor for Neurobiology (BIO-343), Pathophysiology (BIO-322 and BIO-483), Anatomy & Physiology Lecture & Lab (BIO-201/201L, BIO-202/202L, BIO-210/210L, BIO-211/211L), General Biology (BIO-181), Microbiology (BIO-205/215 lecture and lab), Vertebrate Zoology (BIO-415L), & Medical Physiology (BIO-360L)
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Research areas include prophylactic compounds to prevent the progression of Parkinson's Disease as well as the Loyalty Project which studies the intra- and interpersonal underpinnings to loyalty
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Faculty of general education for students enrolled in Arizona College's pre-nursing program
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Primary instructor for Microbiology (BIO-205 lecture and lab)
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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
