Your Statement Questionnaire

Here are just a few things our writer would need from you to begin:

1) The school and specific program you are applying to;

I will be applying to a number of different programs
2) Are there any requirements for this essay that your program requests? (word count,
specific prompt, etc)
No
3) Please, attach your Resume or CV;
Iryna Kulyk, MD, FACP
51288 Harbor Ridge Drive

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Date of Birth: August 02, 1981

Country of citizenship: Canada
Visa status: Permanent resident
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

June 2019-To Date Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University of School of
Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Aug 2018- To Date Hospitalist, Apogee Physicians, Goshen Hospital, Goshen, IN
Sept. 2017- May 2018 Hospitalist, Apogee Physician, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo,
NY
Jun 2014- Jun 2017 Resident Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Weiss Memorial
Hospital-University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
EDUCATION:

2009-2013 Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine, Poznan, Poland

2003-2007 University of Toronto, Honors Bachelor of Sciences, Toronto, Canada
1998-2002 Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Honors Bachelor of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

May 2020-To date Research Assistant, Muenster Medical University,

Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Muenster,
Germany
Apr 2020 Research Assistant, Goshen Hospital, Comparison of Therapeutics for
Hospitalized Patients infected with SARS-Cov-2 in pragmatic
 randomized Clinical trial During the COVID-19 Pandemic (COVID
MED Trial), Goshen, IN
Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 Research Assistant, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre, Toronto, ON
Jun 2007 -- Jun 2009 Clinical Trials Research Coordinator, Pharma Medical Research Inc,
Toronto, ON

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

May 2022 2022 American College of Physicians National Meeting Poster Judge

Sep 2021 2021 American College of Physicians Indiana Chapter Abstract Pre-Judge

EXAMINATION & CERTIFICATION:

Aug 2017 ABIM Certified

2020-2022 ACLS by AHA Certified
2020-2022 BLS by AHA Certified
Dec 2015 USMLE Step 3 Passed
Fall 2013: MCCQE Part 1 (Canada) Passed
Oct 2013: ECFMG Certification Certified
Oct 2012: USMLE Step 2 CK Passed
June 2012: USMLE Step 2 CS Passed
Sept 2012: MCCEE (Canada) Passed
Feb 2012: USMLE Step 1 Passed

MEDICAL LICENSES:
Indiana state license- Active
New York state license- Expired
Illinois state license- Temporary-Expired

RESEARCH PRESENTATION:
2022 “A case of Tumor-induced osteomalacia: an elusive and often delayed diagnosis” Kulyk
I, Yousuf A, Post J. 1st prize winner among National Competition Poster Finalists.
Presented at: American College of Physicians National Abstract Competition, Chicago,
IL, US
2021 “The influence of dietary resistant starch content on the gut microbiota of patients with
systemic lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid syndrome” Kulyk I, Pereira MS
et al. Presented at Lupus 21st Century 2021 conference, Tucson, AZ, US
2015 “Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma as inguinal mass” Kulyk I, Yousuf A, Abboud A,
Theodorakis S. Presented at Annual Meeting of American College of Physician-Illinois
Chapter, top 100 posters, Chicago, IL, US
2015 “Retrospective review to evaluate serial troponin use in a case of suspected acute
coronary syndrome QI initiative from Weiss Memorial Hospital” Aurora A, Kulyk I.
Presented at Annual Meeting of American College of Physicians – Illinois Chapter,
Chicago, IL, US
2014 “The impact of red blood cell transfusions on perioperative outcomes in the
contemporary era of liver resection” Kulyk I, Hallet J et al. Presented at Canadian
surgery Forum of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Vancouver, BC,
Canada

2014 “Risk Factors for Peri-operative Red Blood Cell Transfusions in Liver Resection – the
importance of pre-operative and intra-operative care” Cheng E, Kulyk I. Presented at
Canadian Surgery Forum poster session, Vancouver, BC, Canada

PUBLICATIONS:
● Pereira M, Kulyk I, Kriegel M et al. (2022) “Resistant starch diet improves distinct gut
microbiota structures in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid
Syndrome”. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, the EULAR Journal, 81 (1), 487.
● “Could a high fiber diet positively impact the gut microbiome of SLE patients?” hosted by Duane
Peters. Kulyk I, Kriegel M: Lupus Science and Medicine podcast appearance on Apr 06, 2022.
https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/could-a-high-fiber-diet-positively-impact-the-gut-
microbiome-of-sle-patients
● Kulyk I, Pereira MS, Redanz S, et al. (2021) “The influence of dietary resistant starch content on
the gut microbiota of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid
syndrome”. Lupus Science & Medicine, 8 (l2), A630-64.
● Hallet J, Kulyk I, Cheng ES et al. (2016) “The impact of red blood cell transfusion on
perioperative outcomes in the contemporary era of liver resection”. Surgery, 159(6), 1591-1599.
● Hallet J, Tsang M, Cheng ES, Habashi R, Kulyk I et al. (2015) “The Impact of Perioperative Red
Blood Cell Transfusions on Long-Term Outcomes after Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver
Metastases”. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 22(12), 4038-45.
● Hallet L, Tsang M, Cheng E, Habashi R, Kulyk I et al. (2015) “The Impact of Perioperative Red
Blood Cell Transfusions on Long-Term Outcomes after Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver
Metastases”. The American Journal of Surgery, 22(12), 12.

AWARDS:

● Poznan University of Medical Sciences award and scholarship for outstanding performance in
medical school (2012)
● Poznan University of Medical Sciences award and scholarship for excellence in academic
performance (2010)
● University of Toronto General Motors Scholarship for Women in Sciences (2003)
 ● US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs grant to study in US college,
one of 12 winners selected in a nationwide competition (1999)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
● Fellow American College of Physicians
● American Medical Association
● Ukrainian Medical Association of North America
● Society of Hospital Medicine
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Fluent in English, Ukrainian, conversational Polish, basic French
Cycling, running, skiing, hiking, reading creative writings, traveling, walking

4) The moment from your life or influential person (or both) that inspired you to pursue
this field of study and career path;
My grandmother whom I spent a lot of time growing up who was living with undiagnosed
arthritis and severe osteoporosis, how it affected her quality of life and how maybe things
would have been different for her if she pursued proper treatment and diagnosis
I also started having a fascination with the field of rheumatology ever since medical school. I
like how challenging establishing the diagnosis may be, the ability to help people with the
medications, injections, or just by establishing the diagnosis. I like that as a rheumatologist, you
get to establish a close and personal relationship with your patients, and you can improve their
quality of life.
5) What you hope to learn or gain (experience, networking, advanced knowledge,
specialized knowledge of some kind, etc.) by pursuing this degree, residency or
fellowship;
I hope to get excellent training to become a confident rheumatologist, to hone my bedside skills
in diagnosing and treating rheumatological conditions. I hope to meet, observe, learn from, and
get inspired by outstanding faculty. I wish to pursue research in the field of rheumatology and
be able to have a chance to make a contribution to the advancement of the field.
6) The specific qualities that made you choose the school and program to which you are
applying (if applicable);
7) Your short- and long-term plans for the future as it pertains to this field of study
and/or your career;
I would love an opportunity to learn, get inspired, and become the best rheumatologist for my
future patients. I love an opportunity to teach, and I am currently a volunteer adjunct clinical
assistant professor teaching Indiana University School of Medicine medical students on their
internal medicine rotations. I would like a chance to continue to teach as a fellow and an
attending rheumatologist eventually. I learn a lot from teaching.
I would also like to continue research, be it writing up case studies or participating in clinical
trials. I am also currently involved with research judging with ACP both with my state chapter
and nationally and would love to continue similar interests in the future.
8) Any hardships or obstacles you had to overcome in the pursuit of your education.
I am an immigrant, someone who perseveres, thrives in, and is committed to lifelong learning.
It took me time and effort to obtain a second degree in Canada and MD subsequently. I had to
work hard to pay for my school and study at the same time.
The death of my father, his treatment, and his hospitalizations made me realize how vulnerable
we are when we or our loved ones are in the role of patients and made me commit to better
service and communication with our patients.
9) Anything else you want to address in your personal statement (time off, low test
scores, low GPA, etc.).
It has been 4 years since my residency. It took me this much time because I wanted to fulfill J1
waiver obligation before applying for fellowship. During this time, I have worked as an internal
medicine attending, honing my bedside manners, diagnostic and communication skills. It also
solidified my desire to specialize in rheumatology. During this time, I pursued my research
interests. I have worked with the Yale-Muenster research lab in the field of the microbiome as it
relates to rheumatological diseases for the past 2 years during this time. We published 2
abstracts and did few poster publications, 1 podcast appearance. My recent poster
presentation “Tumor induced osteomalacia: an elusive and often delayed diagnosis” at the
National ACP poster competition in Chicago won first prize.