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Matthew J. Blitz, MD, MBA

EDUCATION

M.D., Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2011
M.B.A., Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, 2011
B.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, California State University, Los Angeles, 2005
B.A., Cinema-Television Critical Studies, University of Southern California, 2000

HONORS AND AWARDS

Mackenzie Foundation Scholarship, For Interest in Primary Care, 2010
McVicar Scholarship, For Interest in Business Aspect of Medicine, 2010
Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship, USC Keck & Baxter Foundation, 2009
Student Stipend for Research in Reproduction, Soc. for Gynecologic Investigation, 2009
Oral Presentation Award Winner, Medical Student Research Forum, USC Keck, 2008
Leadership Award, Clinical Care Extender Program, Citrus Valley Health Partners, 2006
Dean’s List, California State University, Los Angeles, 2002 – 2004

WORK EXPERIENCE

Association for the Advancement of Physician Business Education, Los Angeles, CA
Founder and Executive Director, 2009 – Present

COPE Health Solutions, Los Angeles, CA
Associate Director of Clinical Training, 2006 – 2008
Project Manager/Data Analyst , 2006

Huntington Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA
Medical Records/File Clerk, 2006

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
ABSTRACTS, POSTERS AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS
  • M Blitz, M Wilson, D Desmond, M Fejzo, T Goodwin, S Ingles. Polymorphic gene variation and hyperemesis gravidarum. Abstract and Poster. Medical Student Research Forum. Keck School of Medicine of USC. Los Angeles, California. April 2010.
  • M Blitz, S Ingles, M Wilson, D Desmond, K MacGibbon, R Romero, T Goodwin, P Mullin, M Fejzo. Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and risk of hyperemesis gravidarum. Abstract and Poster. Society for Gynecologic Investigation 2010 Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. March 2010.
  • M Blitz, M Wilson, S Ingles, D Desmond, K MacGibbon, R Romero, T Goodwin, P Mullin, M Fejzo. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone and luteinizing hormone receptor polymorphisms and risk of hyperemesis gravidarum. Abstract and Poster. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 30th Annual Scientific Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. February 2010.
  • M Blitz, M Wilson, M Fejzo, D Desmond, T Goodwin, S Ingles. Luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor polymorphism rs2293275 and hyperemesis gravidarum. Abstract and Poster. Medical Student Research Forum. Keck School of Medicine of USC. Los Angeles, California. May 2009.
  • M Wilson, M Blitz, D Desmond, T Goodwin, S Ingles. Maternal sFLT1 and offspring VEGF genotypes are associated with risk of pregnancy induced hypertension. Abstract and Poster. Society for Gynecologic Investigation 2009 Annual Meeting. Glasgow, Scotland. March 2009.
  • M Blitz, M Wilson, S Ingles. Association of maternal and fetal polymorphisms of vascular endothelial growth factor in the development of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Abstract and Oral Presentation. Medical Student Research Forum. Keck School of Medicine of USC. Los Angeles, California. May 2008.
  • R Lee, A Li, M Blitz, P Minoo, J Felix, T Goodwin. Nuclear localization of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in human myometrium. Abstract and Poster. Society for Gynecologic Investigation 2008 Annual Meeting. San Diego, California. March 2008.
  • R Lee, A Li, M Brower, M Blitz, P Minoo, J Felix, T Goodwin. Effect of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate on induction of cyclooxygenase-2 and activation of nuclear factor-κB in lipopolysaccharide-exposed gravid human myometrial explants. Abstract and Poster. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28th Annual Scientific Meeting. Dallas, Texas. January 2008.