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Frank Fernandez

@frankfernandez1

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Patient and Site Engagement Specialist focused on clinical trial optimization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in patient engagement while fostering collaboration and innovation in clinical research.

I am a Patient and Site Engagement Specialist with a Ph.D. in Health Communication from the University of California, Berkeley. My expertise lies in developing patient-centric strategies that enhance clinical trial participation and retention. I combine strong organizational skills with a deep understanding of patient and site needs, allowing me to generate actionable insights and mitigate barriers to enrollment effectively.

In my current role as Patient & Site Engagement Lead at Worldwide Clinical Trials, I define and implement strategies that improve patient engagement. I have successfully increased trial retention by 30% through tailored support initiatives and have led patient recruitment efforts that improved enrollment rates by 25% at Stanford University Medical Center. My experience also includes analyzing patient-reported outcomes at the National Institutes of Health, contributing to a white paper on diversity in clinical research participation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Patient & Site Engagement Lead

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Defined and implemented patient-focused strategies to enhance clinical trial participation. Generated indication-level insights to identify enrollment barriers and recommended solutions.

Patient Engagement Florence Healthcare ICH GCP HIPAA)

Clinical Research Coordinator

Stanford University Medical Center

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Led patient recruitment initiatives, improving enrollment rates by 25%. Developed patient education materials to enhance informed consent comprehension.

Patient Recruitment Patient Education Protocol Alignment

Research Fellow

National Institutes of Health

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)

Analyzed patient-reported outcomes to refine engagement strategies in oncology trials. Contributed to a white paper on improving diversity in clinical research participation.

Data Analysis Patient Outcomes Oncology Clinical Research Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Berkeley

Ph.D. in English, English (Health Communication Focus)

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Narrative Medicine: Patient-Centered Communication in Clinical Trials

Focused on Health Communication, with a dissertation on Narrative Medicine and patient-centered communication in clinical trials. This advanced study provided a deep understanding of effective communication strategies in healthcare settings.

University of Chicago

B.A. in English, English (Minor in Public Health)

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Public Health. This interdisciplinary approach provided a strong foundation in both literary analysis and public health principles.