About Me

  • Full Name:Jocelyn R. Larsen
  • Email:jlarsen@pnwu.edu
  • Website:www.jocelynlarsen.com
  • Address:PO Box 1060
    Yakima, WA 98907

Hi, I'm Jocelyn.

I am a fourth-year medical student attending Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, Washington, applying Diagnostic Radiology.

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

    2020 - present
    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

    Class of 2024

    Applying Diagnostic Radiology

  • Bachelor of Science, Genetics & Cell Biology

    2000 - 2004
    Washington State University

    Magna Cum Laude

    Honors College


  • Employment + Work Experience

  • Writer

    2017 - present

    Published three books in three different genre:

    • Larsen, J.R. (2017) Passions Trilogy. Park Ave Press.
    • Lightheart, Judith R. (2018) "Not funny," said the bunny. Park Ave Press.
    • Larsen, J.R. (2022) Enneapraxis. Park Ave Press.

  • Enneagram Coach & Retreat Leader

    2015 - 2018

    Coached individuals, taught classes & retreats in wellness and self-discovery

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    2013 - 2017
    First Presbyterian Church, Yakima

    Trained and mobilized volunteers at an after-school program for at-risk youth.

  • Owner & Lead Wedding Coordinator

    2012 - 2019
    Buttercream & Co.

    Worked directly with clients and families to coordinate stress-free events


  • Honors & Awards

  • Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Society

    2023

  • AMSER RadPath Case of the Month

    August, 2023 (See Scholarly Activity)

  • Leadership

  • Student Representative
    Yakima County Medical Society

    2022 - present

    Service on a collaborative board that promotes and preserves the highest standards of medical care and multi-generational physician-trainee mentorship

  • Director of Technology, Grand Rounds Student Club, PNWU

    2021 - 2022

    Cultivated critical reasoning skills among medical students by assisting presenting speakers with audio, visual, and interactive technology


  • Scholarly Activity

  • Larsen JR. (2022, October 26). Oral Presentation. "Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis." PNWU Journal Club / Yakima, WA.

    2022

  • Walter S. LeCopte E. Larsen J. Walser R. Justice W. "Epidemiology of Eventration." Abstract submitted to American Roentgen Ray Society for consideration of presentation at the 2024 AARS Annual Meeting.

    2022 - present

  • Larsen JR. (2023, June 14). Oral Presentation. "Staying Connected to Yourself & Your People." PNWU Didactics / Yakima, WA.

    2023

  • Larsen J. Kaczmark J. Juviler A. Klonoski J. (2023, August 1). Publication. AMSER RadPath Case of the Month. "Mucinous Adenocarcinoma."

    2023

  • Volunteer Experience

  • Student Doctor

    2022: Yakima Union Gospel Mission Free Clinic

    Offered free osteopathic assessment & treatment to community members

  • Classroom Volunteer

    2015 - 2020: Roosevelt Elementary School, Yakima School District

    Weekly student tutoring and mentorship


  • Professional Society Memberships: Current

  • Yakima County Medical Society

  • Washington State Medical Association

  • American Association for Women in Radiology

  • American College of Radiology


  • Certification & Licensure: Current

  • CITI Human Subjects

  • Blood-Borne Pathogens

  • HIPAA training certificate

  • Hazard Communications

  • OSHA training certificate

  • Title IX training certificate


  • Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing & Reading:

    poetry, children's books, about wellness, about the Enneagram

  • Art:

    watercolor, museums, house projects

  • Movement:

    hiking, triathlons, ballet

  • Pure joy:

    riding around town on my 2000 Honda Elite 80 motor scooter + gold sparkly helmet

Other projects...

JR-Larsen.com

My general landing page for books + art.

EnneagramWay.com

A place for those interested in exploring the Enneagram.

JudithLightheart.com

Where I write under the pseuodonym Judith Lightheart.