Michael D. Shortt, PA-C, DSc
**** ** ** *, ******* Springs, TX 75482
254-***-**** **********@*****.***
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