Michael D. Shortt, PA-C, DSc

**** ** ** *, ******* Springs, TX 75482

254-***-**** aczv3j@r.postjobfree.com

Linked In ID: Michael Shortt DSc PA-C

Education:

Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Clinical Orthopaedics – 4.0

Baylor University – December 2009

Master of Physician Assistant Studies – 4.0

University of Nebraska – May 2005

Bachelor of Science – 3.5

University of Nebraska – September 2002

Board Certification/Professional Organizations:

National Commission Certification Physician Assistant License #1057133

National Provider Identifier #197*******

DEA#MS3172157

DPS #80204850

Texas State License #PA 06116

American Academy of Physician Assistants Fellow #1002767

Society of Army Physician Assistants – member

Society of United States Army Flight Surgeons – member

Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery – member

Military Education & Training:

Arthrex Physician Assistant Arthroscopic Knee & Shoulder Course - 2016

Basic Life Support - 2016

Selected for “in residence” Intermediate Level Education - 2013

Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound Course - 2012

National Fire Protection Association Certification Hazardous Materials & Awareness Operations - 2011

Global Medicine Course - 2011

Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Fellowship – 2009

The Southwest Orthopaedic Trauma Association – PGY2 Basic Trauma Course - 2008

Captains Career Course - 2008

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - 2006

Commander’s Safety Course – 2006

Basic Orthopedic Review for Physician Assistant - 2006

National Training Center Rotation – 2005 & 2007

Flight Surgeon Course - 2005

Officer’s Basic Course - 2002

Interservice Physician Assistant Course – 2002

Primary Leadership Development Course -1999

Information Systems Security Course - 1998

X-Ray Technologist Course - 1995

Combat Medic Course – 1994

Honors:

*Surgeon General’s Excalibur Award, January 2006 – “Soldier Centered Care”, the best health care initiative of 2005.

*FORSCOM Aviation Resource Management Survey Inspection, March 2007 – Commendable - Aviation Medical section.

*Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon 2011 annual conference as a co- author and investigator for accepted research paper titled, “The Efficacy of Combined Cryotherapy and Compression following ACL Reconstruction”.

*Publication of doctoral research: Brian Waterman, M.D., John J. Walker, D.Sc., Chad Swaims, D.Sc., Michael Shortt, D.Sc., Michael S. Todd, D.O., Shaun M. Machen, M.D., Brett D. Owens, M.D., Compression Compared with Cryotherapy Alone Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The Journal of Knee Surgery 2012; 25(02): 155-160.

* Inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) 2014

Prior Assignments:

*Staff Orthopaedic Physician Assistant at Memorial Orthopaedic Clinic (MAR 2014 – Present)

*CRDAMC, Orthopaedics/PROFIS unit 581st ASMC (FEB 2010 - MAR 2014)

*WBAMC, Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Fellowship (JUN 2008 – DEC 2009)

*Captains Career Course (MAR 2008 – MAY 2008)

*3-4 AVN BN (JUN 2005 – MAR 2008) – Deployed to Iraq (DEC 2005 – NOV 2006)

*Flight Surgeon Course (65D M3), Ft. Rucker, AL (APR 2005 – MAY 2005)

*6-27 FA BN (JAN 2003 – APR 2005) – Deployed to Iraq (MAR 2003 – NOV 2003)

*Officer Basic Course, AMEDD C & S, Ft. Sam Houston, TX (SEP 2002 – DEC 2002)

*Phase II IPAP (65D), Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Ft. Sill, OK (SEP 2001 – SEP 2002)

*Phase I IPAP, AMEDD C & S, Ft. Sam Houston, TX (AUG 2000 – SEP 2001)

*US Army Health Clinic, Schweinfurt, Germany (NOV 1995 – JUL 2000)

*Phase II X-Ray Technologist Course (91P), Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC (MAY 1995 – NOV 1995)

*Phase I X-Ray Technologist Course, AMEDD C & S, Ft. Sam Houston, TX (JAN 1995 – MAY 1995)

*Combat Medic Course (91B), AMEDD C & S, Ft. Sam Houston, TX (AUG 1994 – NOV 1994)

*Basic Training, Ft. Leonardwood, MO (JUN 1994 – AUG 1994)

Leadership Activities:

*OIC CRDAMC Orthopaedic Cast clinic/Phase II Cast Tech school/Staff Orthopaedic Physician Assistant/Adjunct Faculty member US Army Graduate School, Academy of Health Sciences

(FEB 2010- MAR 2014)

*OIC of Joint Task Force National Boy Scout Jamboree Clinic (July 2013)

*Convoy Commander on numerous missions for Operation Vibrant Response, 581st ASMC – (2012)

*Battalion/Aeromedical PA – Special Staff Officer to Battalion Commander (2003-2008)

*Task Force Flight Surgeon for all air assets on National Training Center rotation – (August 2007)

*Medical Consultant on BAE/US Army Future Combat Systems medical vehicle development (2007)

*Sole Medical Provider/Aid Station OIC for the U.S. Army Expert Field Medical Badge Competition, Fort Hood, TX (April 2007 – 1 of 2 conducted in the U.S. that year).

*Flight Commander Redeployment flight from Iraq (2006)

*QA/QC Coordinator for provider medical record review at the Red Leg Clinic, RACH (2004)

*Planned and conducted numerous MEDCAP’s/proposal’s to build new clinics while deployed in Iraq (2003)

*Non-Commissioned Officer duties (1997-2000) - Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, Section NCOIC, Training NCO, Information Management Officer, Army Publication NCO

Combat Deployments

OIF 05-07 – 3rd BN 4th AVN REGT – Battalion Aeromedical PA

OIF I – 6th BN 27th FA – Battalion PA

Education Contributions:

*University of Texas, Tyler, Nurse Practitioner School, Orthopaedic rotation preceptor (2016)

*As Adjunct Faculty member US Army Graduate School, Academy of Health Sciences, mentor and give presentations on orthopaedics for emergency medicine/family practice residents and physician assistant students (2009-presently)

*Conducted and co-authored as an assistant investigator for accepted research paper titled, “The Efficacy of Combined Cryotherapy and Compression following ACL Reconstruction”.

*Conducted and defended a Prospective Randomized Level I study titled, “The Efficacy of Combined

Cryotherapy and Compression compared to Cryotherapy alone following Hip Arthroscopy” (2009)

*Conducted first aid training for Iraqi forces (2003)

*Provided oversight on all medical training for battalion medics, to include giving classes on numerous medical subjects and Expert Field Medical Badge training (2003-2008)

*Responsible for the Combat Lifesaver Course, annual Aviation Medicine presentations, and medical threat and immunization classes for the battalion (2003-2008)

Staff Appointments:

*Staff Orthopaedic Physician Assistant at Memorial Orthopaedic Clinic

*OIC CRDAMC Orthopaedic Cast clinic/Phase II Cast Tech school/Staff Orthopaedic Physician

Assistant/Adjunct Faculty member US Army Graduate School, Academy of Health

Sciences/PROFIS provider 581st ASMC

*Battalion Aeromedical Physician Assistant

*Battalion Physician Assistant

Military Awards:

Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6th award), Army Achievement Medal (5th award), Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2nd award), Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Medal, Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4 tours), Expert Field Medical Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge, Driver’s Badge, French Expert Field Medical Badge, German Sportsman Badge, Order of Military Medical Merit Medallion (O2M3), Army Meritorious Unit Commendation

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