Provides Opinion & Testimony In:
Otolaryngology, Adult and Pediatric, Facial Plastic Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Tinnitus, Sudden hearing loss, Facial Trauma, Noise induced hearing loss, Airway Fire, Facial Nerve Injury, Vocal Cord Injury,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2009 – Present
Private University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor, Director of Education
Chief of Private University Otolaryngology
Private University Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Otolaryngology Assistant Residency Director
July 2009 – October 2, 2009
Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, General Otolaryngology
Springfield, Missouri
August 2007- February 2009
Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice
Franklin, Tennessee
July 2006 – August 2007
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Saint Louis, Missouri
EDUCATION
1990 -1994
Bachelor of Science
History/Secondary Education
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
1995 -1997
Master of Arts, Technical/Scientific Writing
Thesis: Patient & Physician Communication Using the Internet
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
1997 – 2001
Doctorate of Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR
2001 -2002
Internship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department of General Surgery, Little Rock, AR
2002 – 2006
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Little Rock, AR
ACADEMIC POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT
October 2009 – Present
Private University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor
Director of Education
Assistant Residency Director
Chief of Private University Otolaryngology
Private University Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present VMS Portfolio Advisor
2012 -Present VMS III Promotions Committee, A UNIVERSITY School of Medicine
2012 -Present Chief of A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Otolaryngology
2010 – Present Faculty Affiliate Advisor, Baston College, A UNIVERSITY School of Medicine
2009 – Present Director of Education A PRIVATE University, Department of Otolaryngology
2010 -Present Distinguished Educator, Turning Point Technologies
2007 – 2009 Co-physician director a private practice facial plastic clinic
2006 – 2007 Physician Liaison, Acclarent, Inc., Trialing balloon sinuplasty, coordinating resident and
staff education of this emerging technology
1997 – 2001 University of Arkansas, College of Medicine, Honor Council, President 2000-2001
UNIVERSITY & HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS / COMMITTEES
October 2009 – present Private University Hospital, Nashville, TN
October 2009 – present Private Children’s Hospital, Nashville, TN
October 2009 – present Government Medical Center, Nashville, TN
October 2009 – present Private Medical Center, Nashville, TN
October 2007 – present Private Medical Center, Franklin, Tennessee
2006 – August 2007 Attending, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
2006 – August 2007 Attending, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
2006- August 2007 Attending, VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Faculty Mentoring, (Pediatric Otolaryngology), 2013 -Present
Physicians Advisory Council, Private University Medical Group, 2013 – Present
General Otolaryngology Education Committee (AAO-HNS), 2010- 2014
Physician Resource Committee (AAO-HNS), 2010 – 2014
Allergy and Immunology Committee (AAO-HNS), 2007 – 2009
SIPAC Committee (AAO-HNS), 2007 – 2009
MEDICAL LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATION
2007 – present Tennessee Medical License
2007- present American Board of Otolaryngology
HONORS & AWARDS
- GIVEME Educational Grant, Office of Teaching and Learning in Medicine, Vanderbilt University, 2009.
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery In-service Award 2005.
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Resident Research Grant, 2003.
- Faculty Key Award, 2001.
- Honors in Research, Doctorate of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2001.
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, 2001.
- Barton Scholarship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2000.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Available Upon Request
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Member
- American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons, Associate Member
- The Triologic Society, Application in Process, 2014
PRESENTATIONS: Upon Request
PUBLICATIONS/POSTERS: Upon Request
COURSES/EDUCATION
- Triologic Society, Combined Sections Meeting, Miami FL, 2014
- Program for Educators in the Health Professions, Harvard Macy Institute, Boston, MA, January 8-18, and April 29-May 4, 2012.
- Balloon Sinuplasty In-Office EVOLVE Professional Educational Training Program, Acclarent, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, January 2011.
- The How and When of Communicating Adverse Outcomes and Errors, Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, March 4-5, 2010.
- Evolve Professional Education Program; trained in: Cadaveric Model Work with Acclarent Devices and in Radiologic Safety and in the use of all products. Acclarent, Inc., November 2006.
- Introduction to Allergy and Immunology, with practicum. Guest speaker: Dr. John Krouse; sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, May 2006.
- Endoscopic Repair of Frontal Sinus and Orbital Floor Defects, with practicum. Dr. E. Brad Strong; sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, May 2006.
- The Temporal Bone Course, with practicum. Sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, March 2006.
- Techniques in Oral Cavity Reconstruction with Free Flaps, with practicum. Guest speaker: Dr. Neil Futran; sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, February 2006.
- The Basic Course, with practicum. American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Part I of II courses that outline an otolaryngic prospective on allergy. July 2005, Quebec City, Quebec.
- Current Concepts in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, with practicum. Bi-annual course sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, Spring 2005.
- Basic Principals and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management. Introductory course for residents, with practicum. Synthes, AO North America, Denver, CO, August 2005.
- Ultrasound guidance of FNA of the thyroid gland, with practicum. Guest speaker, Dr. Donald Bodenner; sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS, February 2005.
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Introductory Resident Instructional Course, with practicum; Dallas, TX, Spring 2004.
