Physician

THOMAS DEFANTI, M.D.

* ****** ******, *********, ***** 04043 207-***-**** ********@*****.***

Career Goal: Medical Science Liaison

Clinical Care / Evidence-Based Outcomes / Biostatistics / Training / Compliance / Consulting Safety / Managed Care / Medical Quality Improvement / Medical Standards and Procedures

Over twenty five years of clinical/surgical experience applies itself to understanding the nuances of why certain medicines and medical products work and how this needs to be communicated. Recent academic experience at the Muskie School of Public Policy has necessitated the ability to interact and present to significant members of the healthcare/policy arena. This combined with a strong medical/clinical background, pursuit of evidence based outcomes, NIH courses, involvement in research, lecturing medical students, and helping develop a large multi-discipline group practice makes for a strong candidate for the Medical Science Liaison position.

• Strong command of basic science and clinical use of new therapies

• Analyze, interpret and explain clinical data and scenarios

• Understand products, patient treatment trends, clinical trials and scientific activities

• Continuously update knowledge based on training direction and evidence based resources

• Translate scientific or clinical data into high quality medical information

Advances in medicine have been astounding. Pharmaceutical compounds and medical products have entered into a new and fascinating dimension. Having served in various capacities in the medical field as a department chief, member of various quality improvement committees, and run a solo practice has prepared me well to transition from a fulfilling clinical medical career into the pharmaceutical industry where I can contribute and have an impact on the healthcare, business, and patient communities.

Education

Muskie School of Public Policy Portland, Maine 2008-2009 Certificate, Public Health

Maine Medical Center Portland, Maine 1987-1990 Obstetrics-Gynecology Residency

Maine Medical Center Portland, Maine 1981-1984 Family Practice Residency

Georgetown Medical School Washington, D.C. 1977-1981 Medical Degree

University of Connecticut, Biobehavioral Sciences Storrs, Ct 1976-1977 Graduate Research

Saint Michael’s College Winooski, Vermont 1972-1976 B. A. Biology/Philosophy

Career History and Selected Accomplishments

Ob/Gyn Consultant, The Medical Group, 2006-present. Office-based Ob/Gyn practice (without surgery) in family practice group. Now serving as consultant under contract until December.

Gaining critical certification: Facility lacked ability to do bone density testing. Became certified in bone densitometry and vertebral fracture assessment. Assumed leadership of clinical program. Enabled all testing and readings to be kept in house, increasing turnaround time and profits.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Primecare Physicians Health, 2000-2005. Full time Ob/Gyn practice in women's health division of large multi-discipline group practice. Managed budgets to $2M and staff to 20.

Volunteering medical services: Colleague/friend suggested doing volunteer medical work in the Dominican Republic (DR). Went on three separate medical missions to DR with family members. Provided small impact on healthcare in most deplorable of conditions.

Partnered with a pharmaceutical manufacturer to provide indigent care: Young DR woman was not a surgical candidate because of significant anemia. Negotiated with TAP Pharmaceuticals for specific drug to stop bleeding. The company provided it free of charge. She ultimately had uncomplicated surgery and is well.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Solo Practice, 1996-1999. Started and managed a thriving solo Ob/Gyn practice; shared coverage with a group practice of three others. Managed budget to $500K and staff of five.

Facilitating stem cell research: When cord blood collection became a new source for stem cell studies, local scientist/researcher needed fresh supply for ongoing research. Arranged between hospital and local research lab for anonymous collection within acceptable standards.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Women's Healthcare Associates, 1990-1996. Employed immediately out of residency. Rather than buy into practice in 1996, decided to go solo.

Ob/Gyn Resident, Maine Medical Center, 1987-1990. Entered program at second year level.

Became first to gain laser surgery certification: When laser and operative laparoscopic surgery were in their infancy, obtained department approval and funding to attend didactic and hands on courses with renowned surgeons. First to complete residency certified in laser surgery and gynecologic laparoscopy.

Earlier: Family Practitioner, Indian Health Service and Family Practice Resident, Maine Medical Center.

Personal and professional interests: Lecturer, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Medical volunteer, Good Samaritan Hospital, DR; Coach and mentor for youth baseball, softball, and basketball. Still continue as a team player being a member of a men’s basketball league.

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