Air Force Medical
Resume:
Myles Berman, DC
Brooklyn, NY 11219
*********@*****.***
Curriculum Vita
STATEMENT
I bring to any governmental, legal or healthcare organization over thirty years of clinical and managerial experience, eight years as an Adjunct Professor teaching healthcare related subjects and an extensive background in allied medical use in a clinical setting. I have taught courses in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, forensics, healthcare policy, application and implementation and have been a speaker for the New York City Department of Health.
I maintain a cash based practice so I have no bias for or against insurance companies and there make an excellent expert witness or utilization reviewer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
My doctorate is in chiropractic, along with a master’s degree in public service (governmental service and non-profits), and have a bachelor’s degree in business management. Since 2009, I have been a professor of anatomy, physiology, nutrition and basic science. Additionally I have been a speaker for the NYC Department of Health and an expert witness for JAMS and ARC and have worked with healthcare policy and its implementation in Brooklyn on a community level. I bring to my lectures, students and patients a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and understandable concepts laced with humor and analogies ease their understanding of the topic. Since 2009, I have been an Adjunct Professor at Touro College teaching various classes including anatomy (undergraduate and graduate), physiology, biology, nutrition and laboratory courses (both virtual and cadaver dissection). I have also taught, at Berkley College, allied healthcare classes, healthcare management, medical policy, medical terminology, medical ethics, addiction, and forensics. At Touro College, I have an academic review ranking of approximately 4.7 on a 5-point scale. I am familiar with relevant education computer-based programs such as Blackboard. As a chiropractor, I have extensive clinical experience with over 250,000 patient visits, both in a clinical as well as in a private patient setting. I developed the BORT (Berman Oral Relaxation Therapy), a system to treat and help sleep apnea and TMJ cases. I have an eclectic style of practice and incorporate various chiropractic styles and also draw upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), massage and soft tissue, ergonomics, personal training among many others. I have worked as a public speaker on healthcare initiatives for the NYC Department of Health, and I am very familiar with the needs of culturally diverse and minority populations.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
State of New York, License to Practice Chiropractic # X008299 State of New York, Workers Compensation: C08299-2
State of California, License to Practice Chiropractic #19382 Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners #35187 Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) California, #905622 Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management #4470 Certificate, Radiography (X-ray) Supervisor and Operator #133121 Certified, Industrial Disability Evaluator (ICAC)
EDUCATION:
1987 Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA, Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) 1981 Ball State University, Muncie, IN: Master of Arts (MA) in Executive Development in Public Service
1980 United States Air Force NCO (Sergeant) Leadership School, Rhine-Main Air Base, Frankfurt, West
Germany-21st Air Force, Speech award winner.
1978 University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, minor in history, graduated summa cum laude
POSITIONS:
2011-2013 Adjunct Professor, Berkeley College (Manhattan) teaching healthcare administration and policy, addiction, forensics, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, 2009-Present Adjunct Professor, Touro College, in Anatomy-Physiology 1 and 2 (with lab), Biology 1 and 2 (with lab), nutrition and introductory science. 2003-2013 Health and Wellness Consultant, UJO of Brooklyn, a 60,000-person Community-based organization (CBO) serving Williamsburg and Bed-Stuy Consultant and lecturer on health policy, programming and implementation Liaison to the NYC Department of Health as well as local hospitals. 1987-Present Private Chiropractic Practice, California and New York, with over 250,000 patient visits. BORT Clinic, NY, NY (consultant in sleep apnea clinics) 1996-1999 Chiropractic Accident Reviews (CAR)
Chiropractic legal reviews for the insurance and legal industry 1996-1999 Director of Rehabilitation, CARE Center (chronic pain management) Encino, CA 1992-1999 Independent Medical Examiner (I.M.E.), records reviewer and expert witness for various insurance and legal offices
Expert Witness in trial court and arbitration at JAMS and ARCS 1991-1993 Workers Compensation Consultant, Occupational Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 1989-1991 Director of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, Del Carmen Medical Center, Reseda, CA 1987-Present Lecturer to numerous legal associations, insurance companies and public service groups on injury, safety, health, ergonomics, nutrition, alternative medicine, pain management APPOINTMENTS:
1993-1997 Qualified Medical Examiner, Industrial Medical Council, State Of California, Examiner #905-***-****-1995 Associate Editor, Journal of Pain Management American Academy of Pain Management
Site Inspector for Pain Facility Accreditation
American Academy of Pain Management for Facility Accreditation Program 1991-1993 Advisory Board, National Foundation of Personal Trainers PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
2008 Arthur Ashe Urban Health Institute, Keynote speaker, Brooklyn Healthy Families graduation, Long Island College Hospital
2003-Present NYC Department of Health, Office of Minority Health, speaker on preventive health topics, healthcare initiatives, minority health issues, and NYCDOH polices 2003 Presenter, YAI Conference, NY: “The Role of Alternative Medicine” 1993-1997 California State Qualified Medical Examiner, Appointment from the Industrial Medical Council
1992-1995 Journal of Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Management, Associate Editor 1992-1999 Numerous presentations to law firms, "Crash Course in Whiplash: Notes on Personal Injury,” a self-developed two-credit MCLE California Bar course approved for attorney re-licensing 1991 Los Angeles Superior Courts forensic presentation for "Trials Skills Seminar," Los Angeles Superior Court Bar and Bench Committee, Los Angeles, CA 1989 Medi-Legal Institute: Faculty, "Chiropractic and the Law", U.S.C. School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
ARTICLES:
1994 Writer's Guild Journal, "Typing 10,000 Words Will Give You Ergonomics, Posture and Self Help AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1995 License to Practice Chiropractic, State of New York #X008299 1993 Appointed, Qualified Medical Examiner, Industrial Medical Council State of California #905-***-**** Certified, Industrial Disability Evaluator International Chiropractic Association of California 1992 Granted, Diplomat of American Academy of Pain Management #4470 D.A.A.P.M, Board Certified
1990 Certificate, Radiography (X-ray) Supervisor and Operator # 133121 Department of Health Services, State
of California
1989 License to Practice Chiropractic, State of California #19382 1988 Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners #351**-****-**** Student Body President: Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA 1981 United States Air Force NCO (Sergeant) of the Quarter wing level 21st Air Force, Military Air Lift Command, U.S.A.F 1980 Speech Award Winner, 21st Air Force (U.S.) NCO Leadership School, Frankfurt, West Germany, 1980 US Air Force NCO (Sergeant) of the Year,435 Field Maintenance Squadron, 21st Air Force 1979 Marksmanship Award and Ribbon, Good Conduct, Unit awards, U.S. Air Force 1978 Graduated Summa cum Laude, University of Maryland 1977-1980 Meritorious Service Award Winner, United States Air Force (1977, 1979, 1980) 1975 Outstanding Unit Award, 320th Bomb Wing, SAC, U.S. Air Force PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Academy of Pain Management (prior)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (prior)
National Foundation of Personal Trainers (prior)
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