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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 College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
• American Osteopathic Association
• Cranial Academy
• Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
• Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Osteopathy
            President 1994‑96
• Oklahoma State‑ University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine­
            Alumni Association ‑ Secretary‑Treasurer 1997‑98, 2006-2007
• Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine­
            Alumni Association ‑Vice‑President 1998‑99, 2007-2008
• Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine­
            Alumni Association ‑President‑Elect 1999‑2000, 2008-2009
• Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine­
            Alumni Association ‑President 2000‑2001, 2009-2010
• Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society
            Member 1994 - current
            Board Member 1994‑98
• Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society
            Vice‑President  1998‑99
• Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society
            President‑Elect 1999‑2000
• Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society
            President 2000‑2001
• Tulsa Regional Medical Center
            Active Staff
• Osteopathic Founders Foundation
            Life Time Member
            Board Member 1998 – 2005

Professional Experience

2009-present
Interim Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Oklahoma State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma  

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

2009

• OMM:  Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Winter CME Seminar, Tulsa, Oklahoma

           

2008

• OMM:  Treatment of Neck & Upper Back Pain, Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine, Primary Care UpDate, Tulsa, Oklahoma

2007

• OMM:  Treatment of Low Back Pain, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Fall CME Seminar, Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
• How D.O. You use OMT and get Paid? Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spring Fling, Tulsa, Oklahoma

2006

• Head and Neck Pain, Oklahoma State University‑College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spring Fling, Tulsa, Oklahoma

2004

• OMM for the Busy Clinician, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Winter CME Seminar, Tulsa, OK
• OMM: Techniques for the Busy Practice, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Fall CME Seminar, Lone Wolf, OK

2002

• Osteopathic Approach to Head & Neck Pain, OSU-COM, Spring Fling, Tulsa, OK

2001

• Osteopathic Approach to Low Back Pain, OSU-COM, Family Practice Update, Tulsa, OK

1999

• Commonly Found Somatic Dysfunction and Muscle Energy, Techniques used for the Treatment of Common Compensatory Patterns, American Osteopathic Association National Convention, American Academy of Osteopathy, San Francisco, CA
• Utilizing OMT in the Family Practice Setting, OSU-COM, General Practice Update, Tulsa, OK

1998

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, OSU-COM, Spring Fling, Tulsa, OK
• OMT and the Surgical Patient, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Winter CME Seminar, Tulsa, OK

1997

• Fibromyalgia, OSU-COM, Spring Fling, Tulsa, OK
• One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Winter CME Seminar, Tulsa, OK

1996

• One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician, General Practice Update, Tulsa, OK

1995

• Functional Indirect Techniques Tutorial, General Practice Update, Tulsa, OK
• Manual Medicine Technique: Above the Diaphragm, Saint Anthony Spine Center, Oklahoma City, OK
• Functional Indirect Techniques Tutorial - Level I Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Office of C.M.E., East Lansing, MI
• Functional Indirect Workshop, Undergraduate Academy of Osteopathy, OSU-COM

1994

• Muscle Energy Techniques: The Spine, General Practice Update, Tulsa, OK
• National Board Review - Parts I & II, Osteopathic Principles and Practices, OSU-COM

 

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.

One Minute Osteopathic Techniques for the Busy Clinician, Dyer R., Shaw H. 1997.

 

Honors and Awards

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

2008
AOA Self-Study Committee
OSU-COM

2008-
Phase I, Academic Health Center Curriculum Enhancement
OSU-COM

2008-
Faculty Senate Committee
Sergeant-at-Arms/Treasurer
OSU-COM

         

2008-2010
          Curriculum Committee - Chair
          OSU-COM

2006-
American Academy of Osteopathy
Undergraduate Advisors Committee

                    

2006-
                     Curriculum Committee
                     OSU-COM

2006-
Item Writer & Reviewer
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Chicago, Illinois

         

2000
Course Coordinator ‑ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I & II
OSU-COM

1999-present
Physician Volunteer
Special Olympics, State Competition

1998-2000
Course Coordinator
Osteopathic Clinical Sciences II, OSU-COM

1995-
Student Selection Committee
OSU-COM

1995-
Chairperson
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinical Rotation
OSU-COM

1993-1994
Osteopathic Principles & Practices Curriculum Committee
OSU-COM -1994

1992
Intern Training Committee
TRMC

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