Dr. W. Sumner Davis

*** ******** **. * *******, ME 04963 n 207-***-**** n acxx76@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwdavis

EPIDEMIOLOGIST / COMMUNITY HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

Overview: Accomplished health research scientist with expertise ranging from forensic injury analysis and community health psychology, to infectious disease and clinical research.

EDUCATION

GCAPM, Walden University, College of Management and Technology, Minneapolis, MN (April, 2017)

Applied Project Management.

GCCRA, Walden University, College of Health Sciences, Minneapolis, MN (April, 2016)

Clinical Research Administration.

PhD, Walden University, College of Health Sciences, Minneapolis, MN (August, 2015)

Epidemiology.

Dissertation: Association Between Psychological Trauma from Assault in Childhood and Metabolic Syndrome.

MPH, Walden University, College of Health Sciences, Minneapolis, MN (November, 2011)

Public Health.

Capstone: Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

GCMFS, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (May, 2009)

Marriage and Family Services.

M.Div, Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, ME (May, 2000)

Philosophy

MSHS, Springfield College, Springfield, MA (May, 1996)

Community Health Psychology.

Capstone: Community Assessment and Intervention.

BA, The University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME (December, 1994)

Psychology

EXPERIENCE

Consulting Epidemiologist, Davis Health Consulting, Waterville, ME

Conduct professional research and analysis to determine methods to improve challenges in the public health sector.

Injury Epidemiologist, Laulima Government Solutions, LLC, Ft Rucker, AL

Identified and analyzed health data to develop relevant investigations into injury and death. Created a comprehensive set of guidelines for the investigative team to utilize data analysis and effectiveness for forecasting and trend analysis.

Adjunct Professor, Unity College, Unity, ME.

Maintained a teaching load of three to four undergraduate courses each semester.

Challenged and motivated students to translate their experiences and academic interests into real world action through the use of popular media, discourse, and research.

Adjunct Professor, Husson University, Bangor, ME.

Maintained a teaching load of two to three undergraduate courses each semester. Motivating students to succeed through the use of multi-media, group discourse, and the application of individual and group research.

Cognitive-Behavioral Specialist, Beckett Family Services, Oakland, ME.

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on sessions per week. Documenting patient information for inclusion in service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes. Utilized holistic approach based on learned behavior, dietary, and health to account for and modify behaviors using advanced behavior analysis and psychoeducation.

Adjunct Professor, New England College, Henniker, NH.

Designed course on Healthcare Ethics to online and in-person graduate students. Lectured on topics of ethics and medicine, oversaw individual and group research projects.

Department Manager, Town of Oakland, Oakland, ME.

Managed a team of four of professionals. Reduced expenses by 12% and developed department's first

Incentive Performance Plan motivating staff and greatly improving customer service. Designed regional recycling facility and prepared budget for department.

Community Health Psychology, Healthreach Network, Waterville, ME.)

Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests. Conducted needs assessment and designed interventions for at-risk populations, referring clients and families to medical, social, and community assistance services.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Davis, W. S. (2016). Future Trends of Online Health Science Education. Presented to faculty committee at Jefferson College, Roanoke, VA.

Bernstein, S. A., Lo, M. & Davis, W. S. (2016). Using waist to height ratio as the initial metric for body fat assessment and standards in the U S Army. Presented at the Aerospace Medical Association Annual Meeting.

Davis, W. S., Karmine, L., & Wise, D. V. (2016). The ASDAT Retrospective Study. Presented at the Aerospace Medical Association Annual Meeting.

Davis, W. S. (2013). Keynote Speaker, Healthy Communications. Wrightwood, CA.

Davis, W. S. (2013). Workshop organizer and presenter “Transactional Analysis: Effective communication in the workplace.” Area Mental Health Providers, Augusta, ME.

Davis, W. S. (2013). Workshop organizer and presenter “Effective communication for employee interactions.” Presentation to management and staff of NDFCU, Waterville, ME.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Karch, S. J., Capó-Aponte, J. E., McIlwain,D. S., Jorgensen-Wagers, K., Davis, W. S., & Staton, R. N. (2017).Threshold Shift in Service Members with Deployment-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: 0-90 Days Post-Injury. Military Medicine [In Review].

Lo, M. C., Davis, W. S., et al., (2016). Retrospective Case Series of U.S. Service Members Medically Evacuated from Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn with Blast-Related Head and Facial Injuries. E. C. Neurology 3(3): 402-411.

Lo, M. C., Giffin, R. P., Davis, W. S., Bernstein, S. A., & Wise, D. V. (2016). A Retrospective Case Series of Restraint Use Associated with U.S. Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Rollover Accidents, Fatalities, and Non-fatally Injured Occupants, 1992-2013. Military Medicine, [in review] Bethesda, MD.

Bernstein, S. A., Lo, M. C., & Davis, W. S. (2017). The Utilization of Calculated Waist-to-Height Ratio as the Initial Metric for Body Fat Assessment and Standards in the U.S. Army. Military Medicine [scheduled for spring publication, 2017].

Vanhorn, S., & Davis, W. S. (2015). The Prevalence of Migraine in US Military Beneficiaries with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Preliminary Study. E. C. Neurology Journal, 2,5, 222-235. Glasgow, UK.

Davis, W. S. (2015) Association Between Psychological Trauma From Assault in Childhood and Metabolic Syndrome. UMI/ProQuest.

Davis, W. S., & Crosbie, S.T. (2015) Alcohol Effects on Fetal Brain Development: The Case of Cynthia. E. C. Neurology Journal, 1(1), Glasgow, UK.

Davis, W. S. & Crosbie, S. (2014). Alcohol Effects and Brain Development. MOJ Public Health, 2(2), 00014., Edmond, OK.

Davis, W. S. (2013). Neural Plasticity and Cognitive Development: Insights from Children with Perinatal Brain Injury. Review. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 28 (1): 71-75, Washington, DC.

ADVANCED TRAINING

United States Army Medical Command

Aerospace Medicine (2016)

Human Factors Research in Performance (2016)

Federal Emergency Management Administration

IS 2900 National Disaster Recovery Framework (2014)

ISO 930 Emergency Responder Leadership (2014)

ICS 700 Certification: Incident Command System (2012)

Disaster Behavioral Health Specialist (2011)

100 Incident Command System (2012)

National Institutes of Health

Research with Human Subjects (2014)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Scientific Seminar: Division of Parasitic Disease-Mass Drug Administration as Malaria Elimination Tool. (2016)

Ebola PPE Coach (2016)

Pediatric Environmental Health - Climate Change and Pediatric Health (2016)

Managing Persons Under Investigation of Ebola (2016)

Preclinical Studies of Novel Boron Containing Compounds against Trypanaso (2016)

Interim Zika Clinical Guidance for Pregnant Women and Data on Contraception (2016)

Zika Update: Clinical Laboratory Testing and Care of Infants with Cong at Atlanta, Georgia (2016)

Zika Virus: Implications for Pregnant Women (2016)

MRSA Bacteremia and CDI Lab ID Event Reporting (2016)

SSI Surveillance (2016)

Secondary Bloodstream Infection and NHSN Site-Specific Infection Definitions (2016)

Malaria 101 for the Health Care Provider (2016)

Chagas Disease: What U.S. Clinicians Need to Know (2016)

Application of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions for Pre-Pandemic Influenza Planning (2016)

Addressing Health Disparities through National Prevention Strategy (2016)

Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (2016)

Environmental Medicine: Nitrates/Nitrites Toxicity (2016)

Clinical Outreach for Prevention of Pediatric Influenza in Healthcare Settings (2015)

Environmental Medicine: Environmental Triggers of Asthma (2015)

Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity: Malaria Cases (2015)

Pesticide Residues in the Indoor Environment: Assessment and Health Effects (2015)

Chikungunya Virus An Emerging Threat to the Americas (2015)

Community Health Training Resource for Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke (2015)

Medical Countermeasures for Radiation Exposure and Contamination (2015)

Infection Prevention in Dialysis Settings (2015)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

National Environmental Health Association, Denver, CO

International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC

American College of Epidemiology, Raleigh, NC

Aerospace Medical Association, Alexandria, VA

New York Academy of Sciences, NYC, NY

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