Education
1993
Internship
Tulsa Regional Medical Center (TRMC)
Tulsa, OK
1992
D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM)
Tulsa, OK
1985-1987
Chemistry
Central State University,
Edmond, OK
Oklahoma City Community College,
Oklahoma City, OK
University of Oklahoma,
Norman, OK
Rose State College,
Midwest City, OK
1983
M.M.E. (Music Education)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
1979
B.M.E. (Music Education)
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
Licensure
1993-present
State Board of Osteopathic Examiners
State of Oklahoma OK 3111
December 1999-2015
Board Certified, Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
December 2006 - 2016
Board Certified – Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (C-NMM/OMM);
American Academy of Osteopathy
American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Osteopathy
American Osteopathic Association
Cranial Academy
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
Oklahoma State University ‑ College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, Life Time Member
Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society
Osteopathic Founders Foundation, Life Time Member
Tulsa Regional Medical Center, Active Staff
Professional Experience
2009-present
Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Oklahoma State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma
2007
Medical Mission Trip (September 1-7)
El Bonita, Nicaragua
2006- 2008
Associate Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Oklahoma State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1994-2006
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department
OSU-COM
1993-1994
Adjunct Faculty
Osteopathic Principles/Practices Department
OSU-COM
1993-2006
Private Practice
Specialize in osteopathic manipulative medicine/family practice
Tulsa, OK
1993-1994
Medical Director
Tulsa County Social Services
Tulsa, OK
1992-1993
General Rotating Internship
Co-Chief Intern
TRMC
Other Work Experience
1989-1990
OPP I Tutor
OSU-COM
1981-1988
Director of Instrumental Music
Newcastle, OK
1980-1981
Assistant Director of Bands
Newcastle, OK
1979-1980
Vocal Music Director
Newcastle, OK
Presentations
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Seminars:
1997 One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician
1998 OMT and the Surgical Patient
2004 OMM for the Busy Clinician
2004 OMM: Techniques for the Busy Practice
2007 OMM: Treatment of Low Back Pain
2009 OMM: Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain
2010 OMM: Treatment of the Neurologic Patient
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Continuing Medical Education:
1994 Muscle Energy Techniques: The Spine
1995 Functional Indirect Workshop
1995 Functional Indirect Techniques Tutorial
1996 One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician
1999 Utilizing OMT in the Family Practice Setting
2001 Osteopathic Approach to Low Back Pain
2008 OMM: Treatment of Neck & Upper Back Pain
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Spring Fling Continuing Medical Education:
1997 Fibromyalgia
1998 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
2002 Osteopathic Approach to Head & Neck Pain
2006 Head and Neck Pain
2007 How D.O. You use OMT and get Paid?
Indian Health Service, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2001 Evaluation and treatment of Neck Pain
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2010 Keynote Speaker for the Annual Clinician’s Banquet
WORKSHOPS:
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine Continuing Medical Education, East Lansing, Michigan
1995 Functional Indirect Techniques Tutorial ‑ Level I
Saint Anthony Spine Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1995 Manual Medicine Technique: Above the Diaphragm
1996 Manual Medicine Technique: Below the Diaphragm
American Osteopathic Association National Convention, American Academy of Osteopathy, San Francisco, California
1999 Commonly Found Somatic Dysfunction and Muscle Energy Techniques used for the Treatment of Common
Compensatory Patterns
Northeast Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association
1995 Manual Medicine Technique: Above the Diaphragm
1996 Manual Medicine Technique: Below the Diaphragm
1997 Counterstrain
1999 Manual Medicine Technique: Above the Diaphragm
1999 Manual Medicine Technique: Below the Diaphragm
2000 Manual Medicine for Low Back Pain
PUBLICATIONS
Shrum K., Grogg S., Barton D., Shaw H., Dyer R. Sinusitis in children: the importance of diagnosis and treatment. JAOA May 2001; 101:5, S8-S13.
Dyer R., Shaw H. One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician. Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine,1997.
Graham, K., Shaw, H., DeFelice, D., Dyer, R., Mills, M. Family Practice Residents Manual in Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine,1998.
Dyer, R. Osteopathic Medicine Presentation to New OSU-CHS Employees. (Slide Presentation with Voice-Over).
Honors and Awards
2009
Outstanding Clinical Faculty
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2010
Regent’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Clinical Sciences
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2007
Clinical Professor of the Year
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2001
Clinical Professor of the Year
OSU-COM
1994
"Rookie" Physician of the Year
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
1992-1993
Co-Chief Intern
TRMC
1992
Outstanding Achievement in Osteopathic Principles and Practices
OSU-COM
Community Service
2006-present
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
Tulsa, OK
1994-2003
Holland Hall Schools Parent Association
Tulsa, OK
1988-1997
First Presbyterian Church
Claremore, OK
Professional Service
1992 Intern Training Committee, Tulsa Regional Medical Center
1993‑94 Osteopathic Principles & Practices Curriculum Committee
Oklahoma State University ‑ College of Osteopathic Medicine
1994‑98 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society, Board Member
1995-present Student Selection Committee
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
1995-2006 OMM Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
1997‑98 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, Secretary/Treasurer
1998-99 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society, Vice-president
1998-99 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, Vice President
1998-99 Medical Minute, Channel 6 TV
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1998-2000 Course Coordinator ‑ Osteopathic Clinical Sciences II
Oklahoma State University ‑ College of Osteopathic Medicine
1998-2001 Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles Representative
1998-2005 Osteopathic Founders Foundation, Board Member
1999-present Physician Volunteer ‑ Special Olympics, State Competition
1999-2000 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society, President- Elect
1999-2000 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, President-Elect
2000-01 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society, President
2000-01 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, President
2000-present Coordinator, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I & II
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2004-present OOA Student Mentor
2006-07 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, Secretary/Treasurer
2006-present Advisor – Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2006-present American Academy of Osteopathy, Undergraduate Advisors Committee
2006-present National Board of Osteopathic Examiners Item Writer & Reviewer, Level I & II
2007-08 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, Vice President
2007-10 Curriculum Committee
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2007-08 Faculty Senate, Sergeant-At-Arms
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2007-10 Faculty Senate
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2008-09 Phase I, Academic Health Center Curriculum Enhancement
Oklahoma State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
2008-09 OSU-COM AOA Self-Study Committee
Oklahoma State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
2008-09 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, President-Elect
2009-10 OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, President
2009-present Chair, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2009-present Board Member
Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
2009-present Curriculum Analysis Group
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2010-present Executive Committee on Educational Policy, Curriculum and Student Oversight
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Areas of Competency
- Osteopathic Manipulation:
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Functional Indirect Techniques
- Impulse Techniques
- Cranial Techniques
- Postural Balancing
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
- Teaching Psychomotor Skills
(especially osteopathic manipulation)
Personal References upon request
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