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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
