Adult Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert Witness

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.