DR. TYEESE GAINES REID
doctorty@getalifecampaign.com

(954) 882-4643


Over six years of print and television news experience, including as an
associate producer
Graduate degree in journalism; Doctorate in medicine

WRITING/JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE


Author, “The Get A Life Campaign,” Infinity Publishing, 2007 (ISBN
0-7414-3925-5)

Published a pocket guide for busy women who want it all. Encompasses time
management skills, career guidance, money tips, family management, a blog, and
more.


Contributing Writer, 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2009, 17th Ed., Lippincott &
Williams

Revised book chapters: “Interstitial Nephritis” and “Lymphangitis.”


Contributing Writer, 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2008, 16th Ed., Lippincott &
Williams

Authored book chapters: "Interstitial Nephritis" and "Lymphangitis;" Updated
three other chapters

Associate Producer, WTVJ-TV (NBC6), Miami, FL

Wrote health and general news stories, wrote and produced ticker, prepared
graphics
Sep 2004-Mar 2006

Editor-In-Chief, Journal of the Student National Medical Association

Copyedited each issue in AP style, contributed to editor’s column, created
storyboard, managed eight to 10 freelance writers per issue, changed format
from newsletter to magazine, managed publication budget, created publication
manual, designed magazine layout
Mar 2003-Jan 2005

News Intern, WAVE-TV (NBC), Louisville, KY

Conducted interviews and wrote short news stories, shadowed on-air reporters
Summer 2004

Intern, Boston Magazine, Boston, MA

Wrote health piece, biographies and articles, pitched story ideas, researched
statistics for the How To, Best Cities, Best Hospitals and Top Doctors feature
spreads
Sept 2003-Dec 2003

Medical Unit Intern, WCVB-TV (ABC), Boston, MA

Wrote health news scripts, produced a “Healthbeat Wrap,” researched story
ideas, assisted producers on shoots, scheduled interviews, selected video
footage
Sept 2003-Dec 2003

Staffwriter, New England Press Association Bulletin, Boston, MA

Wrote profiles on journalists, news ventures and obituaries
Mar 2003-May 2003

Health Columnist/Staff Writer, Black Reign News, New York, NY

Contributed articles for “Health Advice” column, wrote cultural pieces
Jan 2002-Jan 2003

Associate Producer/Intern, NBC6 & NewsProNet, Miami, FL

Assisted producers on shoots, researched stories, pre-interviewed experts
Sept 2002-Dec 2002

Freelance Writer, M.D. News, Ft. Lauderdale & Miami editions

Sept 2002-Dec 2002

Contributor, Nova Southeastern University COM Outlook, Davie, FL

Sept 2002

Health Columnist, Onyx Informer, Boston, MA

Nov 2000- Nov 2002

EDUCATION/TRAINING


Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctorate of Medicine

Northeastern University

M.A. in Journalism
B.S. in African-American Studies


Yale University School of Medicine
Yale New Haven Hospital

Department of Surgery
Section of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Resident Physician

Website: http://www.getalifecampaign.com