OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Menopause and Perimenopause
Osteoporosis

R. Wayne Whitted, M.D., M.P.H - USA

Website: The Association of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeons [http://www.floridaamigos.com/]

Education and Credentials
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology
June 1984-June 1988
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX

M.D., Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha
June 1980-June 1984
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA

M.P.H., Health Administration, Dean's List
June 1978-December 1979
Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Loma Linda, CA

B.S., Nursing, cum laude
August 1972-December 1976
Southern College, Collegedale, TN

Professional Experience
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of
Miami, July 1999-Present:

• Train residents and medical students in all areas of Gynecology
• Develop and design a core curriculum to facilitate training in Gynecologic endoscopy
• Develop a comprehensive teaching curriculum in menopausal management
• Member HIM committee dedicated to monitoring hospital-based information systems
• Nominated for membership in OGM Governing Board
• Chair, Gynecologic Triad committee (Gynecology ward Quality assurance)
• Educational facilitator nursing staff development

Private Practice of Gynecology, San Antonio, Texas, May 1992-June 1999:

• Assembled and incorporated practice management tools in a gynecologic practice.
• Designed an early disease detection and preventative health maintenance program.
• Reduced healthcare costs while maintaining quality of service and patient satisfaction by incorporating clinical algorithms into practice, and reducing surgical hospital days.
• Created an office procedural manual streamlining daily office activities.
• Contributed to community education: radio program "Ask the Doctor", monthly newspaper article "Ageless Times Monthly", community lectures, and health fairs.

Chief, Department of OB-GYN, Bitburg USAF Hospital, Rank: Major, June 1990-May 1992:

• Satisfaction Survey and Quality Assurance Program.
• Streamlined departmental procedures maximizing clinic visits and limiting patient transfers.
• Implemented quarterly community education symposium.
• Developed and coordinated hospital education program improving quality of patient care.
• Maintained a 12% cesarean section rate performing 50-60 deliveries/month.
• Incorporated mandatory vaginal birth after cesarean.
• Authored and implemented Model Operating Instruction regarding Nursing decision making in labor and delivery: written presentation to Quality Services Council, Headquarters USAFE, March 1992.

Staff OB-GYN physician, Bitburg, USAF Hospital, July 1988-June1990

Assistant Director of Nursing, Loma Linda Community Hospital, 1979-1980:

• Assisted the Director in budget analysis, staffing needs analysis, staff development
• Coordinated affairs between nursing and physician staff.
• Participated and prepared for JCAHO evaluation.

Staff RN, Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 1977-1979:

Publications and Presentations

• "Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section: Experience in a 25 Bed Hospital." Presented to the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons,
• April1992.
• "Maintaining a Low Cesarean Section: Experience in a 25 Bed Hospital." Presented to the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, April 1992.
• "Model Operating Instruction Regarding Nursing Decision- Making in Labor and Delivery". Written presentation to the Quality Services Council, Headquarters United States Air Force, Europe, March 1992.
• "Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism: A Cause of Infertility." Presented at the Armed Forces District Meeting, October 1987.
• "Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus as a cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome." Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 35:558, 1990. Presented to the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeon in April 1988.
• "Editorial Review, " Obstetrics and Gynecology. August 1993. Reviewed, critiqued and edited article.

Honors and Activities

• Cum Laude, Nursing, Southern College, 1976
• Dean's List, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, 1979
• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1984
• Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force, 1992

Professional Association

• Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1990
• Member, Advanced Standing - The American College of Physician Executives, 1997
• Member, American Medical Association, 1995
• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha, Loma Linda University, 1984
• Member, The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 199
• Member, The North American Menopause Society, 1995
• Member, The Society of Urogynecologists, 1998

Credentials

• Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dec. 7, 1990
• Member, Advanced Standing, The American College of Physician Executives, 1997
• Certified in Advanced Hysteroscopy and Pelvic Laparoscopy
• Florida State Medical Licensure, 1988, active
• Georgia State Medical Licensure, 1991, active
• California State Medical Licensure, pending
• Texas State Medical Licensure, 1992, Active

Other Professional Activities

• Member Advisory Board, Lilly Pharmaceutical, 1997
• Member Advisory Board, Watson Pharmaceuticals, 1998
• Editorial Review for "Obstetrics and Gynecology", 1993
• Instructor, Endoscopic Lab Session, 1993

Public Service

• "Ageless Times Monthly", San Antonio, Texas, 1998. Newspaper Columnist.
• "Ask the Doctor", KENS Radio AM, San Antonio, Texas, 1997. Monthly radio program targeting women's health issues.
• Community health fairs and education seminars participant

Additional Training

• Manage Care Contracting for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995
• Manage Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1997
• Manage Care Contracting - Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, 1998
• Financial Skills for Physicians - Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, 1998
• Congress on Endocrinology, infertility and Gynecology, New York, NY, 1998
• Advanced Vaginal Surgery - Society of Pelvic Surgeons, New York, NY, 1998
• World Congress in Menopause - The North American Menopause Society, Toronto, Canada, 1998
• Cystourethroscopy - ACOG, San Francisco, CA, 1998
• Review in Obstetrics and Gynecology, TAOG, Dallas, TX, 1998
• World Congress of Hysteroscopy - AAGL, Miami, FL, 1998
• Annual Update: Pelvic and Vaginal Surgery - Scott and White Dept. of Ob-GYN, San Antonio, TX, 1997
• Managed Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1997
• World Congress in Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy - AAGL, Seattle, WA, 1997
• Congress in Menopause - North American Menopause Society, Boston, MA, 1997
• Advances in Breast Care - lea@obgyn.net Dallas, TX, 1997
• Diseases of the Vulva and Vagina - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1997
• Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures - Scott and White, Austin, TX, 1996
• Urogynecology Update - ACOG, San Antonio, TX, 1996
• Pediatric-Adolescent Gynecology - ACOG, San Diego, CA, 1996
• Bladder/Pelvic Floor Reconstruction - Institute of Endoscopy, Atlanta, GA, 1995
• Advanced Laparoscopic: Bladder Suspension - Ethicon Endosurgery Institute, Cincinnati, OH, 1995