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Medical License: 

Ohio, June 2009

 

Education:

• Master of Business Administration, Xavier University, Williams College of Business, 2018

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Student Interest Group in Neurology, 2005

• Post-Graduate Study, University of Rochester College of Arts & Sciences, 2001

• Bachelor of Science with Honors Distinction in Research Department Neuroscience, University of Rochester College of Arts & Sciences, 1997
   

Post Graduate:

• Xavier University Williams College of Business, 2018

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Research Fellow, Headache Medicine Department of Neurology, 2011

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Clinical Fellow, Headache Medicine Department of Neurology, 2010

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Resident, Neurology, 2009

• The Christ Hospital, Preliminary Intern, Internal Medicine, 2006

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Board Certifications:

• Diplomat, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties,  Headache Medicine, October 2010, Recertification – October 2020 

• Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,  September 2009, Recertification – December 2019 

• Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners, 2006

 

Awards: 

• Fellow, American Academy of Neurology, 2017

• Diversity Leadership Scholar, American Academy of Neurology, 2016

• Fellow, American Headache Society, 2014

• Headache Specialty Fellowship Award, Merck US Human Health Scholarship, American Headache Society, 2009 and 2010

• Doctor’s Day Award Nominee, University Hospital, 2008

• Scottsdale Headache Symposium Scholarship Recipient, American Headache Society, 2008

• Aventis Minority Scholar, American Academy of Neurology, 2004

• Cincinnati’s Hometown Hero, The Cincinnati Enquirer, 2002

• Minority Academic Achievement Award, University of Rochester, 1997

• University and National Dean’s Lists, University of Rochester, 1997

• Honors Distinction in Research for Neuroscience, University of Rochester, 1997

• The Bausch and Lomb Scholar for Achievement in Sciences, University of Rochester, 1993

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Hospital Appointments:

• McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, 2021 - current

• Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, 2020 - current

• Bethesda North Hospital TriHealth, 2020 - current

• UC Health West Chester Hospital, 2013 to current

• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 2009-2020

• The Christ Hospital, 2013-2018

 

Academic Appointment:

• Adjunct Faculty, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Neurology 2009-present

• Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Division of Neurology 2015-2020

• Co-Director, Young Adult Headache Clinic, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2017-2020

• Director, Young Adult Headache Clinic, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2010-2017

• Fellowship Director, Headache Medicine Education Program, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2011-2018

• Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Division of Pediatrics, 2009-2015

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Professional Organization Membership:

• 2014-present American Medical Association 

• 2011-present International Headache Society 

• 2011-present Ohio Headache Association 

• 2002-present American Academy of Neurology 

• 2008-present American Headache Society 

• 2007-09 Resident’s Advisory Committee 

• 2007-09 American Heart Association 

• 2007-08 Graduate Medical Education Committee  

• 2002-2005 University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Admissions Committee 

• 2001-2005 Student Interest Group in Neurology 

• 2001-2005 American Medical Women’s Association 

• 2001-2005 American Medical Student Association 

• 2001-2005 Christian Medical Association 

• 2001-2005 Student National Medical Association 

• 2002-2003 Women’s Health Elective 

• 2001-2002 Medical Student Association 

 

Dr. O’Brien is passionate about giving back to the community and is a member of Solid Rock Church.  She enjoys spending time with her family and her husband, who is also a physician. Dr. O’Brien loves to shop, travel, and wind down with a relaxing massage. 

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