Gwendolyn "Wendy" J. Mc Ginnis
About Gwendolyn "Wendy" J. Mc Ginnis
Gwendolyn 'Wendy' J. McGinnis is a Radiation Oncologist currently working at The Oregon Clinic in Portland, Oregon. She has a diverse background in medicine, having completed her residency at MD Anderson Cancer Center and previously held various research and clinical positions across multiple institutions.
Current Role at The Oregon Clinic
Gwendolyn J. Mc Ginnis serves as a Radiation Oncologist at The Oregon Clinic since 2023. In this role, she applies her expertise in radiation oncology to provide patient care in Portland, Oregon. Her transition to this position followed a residency at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she gained extensive training in cancer treatment.
Education and Expertise
Gwendolyn Mc Ginnis holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Oregon Health & Science University, completed in 2018. Additionally, she earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research from the same institution in 2016. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Evolutionary Anthropology from Duke University, which she completed in 2012. Her educational background supports her clinical practice and research in radiation oncology.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Gwendolyn Mc Ginnis completed a four-year residency in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a prominent institution in cancer treatment. She also worked as a Preliminary Medicine Intern at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver from 2018 to 2019. Her earlier roles include research positions at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Duke University, contributing to her strong foundation in both clinical and research settings.
Research and Academic Contributions
Gwendolyn Mc Ginnis has a solid research background, having served as a Medical Student Researcher in Radiation Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University from 2013 to 2018. She was also an HHMI Research Fellow at Oregon Health & Science University from 2015 to 2016. Her research experience includes a role as a Student Research Assistant at Duke University, where she conducted research in environmental science.
Geographic and Professional Adaptability
Gwendolyn Mc Ginnis has worked in various geographic locations, including Portland, Houston, Denver, Bethesda, and Durham. This diverse experience highlights her adaptability to different medical environments and practices. Her roles across these locations have equipped her with a broad perspective on patient care and medical research.