Jennifer Ann Lentini, M.D.
Education
Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 2005
Bachelor of Science, Major Psychology, Minors: French, Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 1998
Emergency Medical Technician, Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC, 1996
French Language Studies, Alliançe Française, Paris, France, 1992-1993
Languages
German – one year self-study/audit
French – five years study university level
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Performance in Service of Patients & Staff – Child Psychiatry Fellowship
Alumni Scholar’s Scholarship
Achievement Scholarship
Furman Grant
Furman Work-Study Scholarship
Furman University Dean’s List
Phi Sigma Iota
Alpha Epsilon Delta
Research Experience
Lab Manager, J. Grisel, Ph.D., Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, Furman University, 1999-2000
- Completed rodent neurosurgery
- Designed and carried out experiments
- Supervised undergraduates
- Performed veterinary care and husbandry for 200+ animals
- Executed statistical analyses
Research assistant, J.D. Flechas, M.D., M.P.H., Flechas Family Practice, Hendersonville, NC, 1995 ”Effects of Colloidal Ag+ on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Pain, & Fibromyalgia.”
Abstracts/Publications
Knox, M., Lentini, J., Cummings, T., McGrady, A., Whearty, K., & Sancrant, L. (In press). Game-based biofeedback for pediatric anxiety and depression. Mental Health in Family Medicine.
Knox, M., Lentini, J., & Aiton, S. (2011). Effects of Game-Based Relaxation Training on Attention Problems in Anxious Children. Psychiatry On-line, The International Forum for Psychiatry.
Knox, M., Burkhart, K. & Lentini, J. (2010). Biofeedback for pediatric anxiety: Using technology to help children reduce tension and stress. Pediatrics for Parents, 26 (9/10), 16-17.
Michele Knox, PhD & Jennifer Lentini, MD, (2010). On Spanking. Pediatrics for Parents. 26 (5,6) 25-27.
Cummings, T., Knox, M., McGrady, A., Sancrant, L., Whearty, K., & Lentini, J. (2010) Computer-Aided Relaxation Training for Pediatric Anxiety. Poster presentation at the University of Toledo Annual Symposium on Research in Psychiatry, Psychology, and Behavioral Science.
Lentini JA & Knox MS (2009). A Qualitative and Quantitative Review of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) with Children and Adolescents. The Open Complementary Medicine Journal. 1, 51-57.
AM Staples, JA Lentini, JR Bales, MK Groce, SP Wilson and JE Grisel (2001). OFQ gene manipulation effects on morphine reward pathways and pain sensitivity. NCUR.
JE Grisel, JR Bales, WM Lowder, J Lentini, D Rinaldi, B Martin (2000). Free-choice access to kava-kava decreases oral self-administration of ethanol in C57BL/6J mice. Alc. Clin. Exp. Res. 24:13A.
JE Grisel, RK Reinscheid, JA Lentini, AM Staples, SP Wilson (2000). Effect of virus-mediated OFQ gene manipulation on morphine analgesia, tolerance, dependence and conditioned place preference. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 2000.
Related Professional Experience
Adult Outpatient Rotations, Vanderbilt University, TN, 2010
- Outpatient VA
- Outpatient Medical Management
Adult Inpatient Rotations, Michigan State University, MI, 2008-2009
- 3 Months Behavioral Unit
- 2 Months Addictions Unit
Moonlighting in ER, Archbold, Ohio, 2007-2008
- Screening/Triage
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Urgent and Non-urgent Medical Conditions
Resident PGY 2-3, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, 2006-2007
- Inpatient duties Child Psychiatry Kobacker
- Outpatient clinic Child Psychiatry Kobacker
- Call duty Adult/Child Psychiatry
Internship, Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 2005-2006
- Rotated through Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine
- Taught medical students
- Performed History/Physicals, made treatment decisions, assisted in team rounds, took call
- Sutured minor lacerations, performed I & D, drew blood, obtained IV access
Residence Counselor, Marshall I. Pickens Psychiatric Hospital, Children’s Section, Greenville, SC, 1997-1999
- Facilitated small group therapy
- Monitored token economy
- Performed behavior modification therapy
- Developed goals for therapy & life skills training
Emergency Medical Technician, American Medical Response, Greenville, SC, 1996-1998
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls
- Examined, triaged patients, evaluated problems, and administered treatment
Teaching Experiences
- Case Conferences, Clinical cases for medical students – University of Toledo, OH
- Riding Instructor, Hunt Seat for Adults and Children – Wadmalaw Riding Stable, Charleston, SC
- Camp Counselor/Instructor/Groom – Camp Green Cove for Girls, Tuxedo, NC
- Lifeguard/Water Safety/Swim Instructor – Naval Base – Port Hueneme, CA; & Hendersonville, NC
- Au Pair - Paris, France, 1992-1993
- Tutor: Chemistry, French, & Geometry – Special-education children, after school programs, Greenville, SC
Certificatifications & Licensure
State Medical Board of Illinois – 2011
State Medical Board of South Carolina – 2009
State Medical Board of Michigan – 2008
State Medical Board of Ohio – 2007
PALS – 2007
ATLS – 2007
ACLS – 2010
DEA – 2007
Professional Societies
PATH/NARHA member
American Medical Student Association
Charleston County Medical Society
South Carolina Medical Association
Volunteer
Guardian ad Litem, Governor’s Office
Greenville Memorial Pediatric Emergency Room
Greenville Free Medical Clinic
Activities
Founder: Furman Swim Club
Yearbook Photographer: Bonhomie
La Mort d’un Prof (French Play) player
Hobbies and Outside Interests
Equitation – Hunt seat and Dressage, Rider and Instructor ~ 20 years, Writing, Reading, Outdoor Activities
