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Michael Todd

Orland Park

Summary

As a dedicated and accomplished 66-year-old physician with nearly 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine at Franciscan Alliance, Crown Point, IN, I possess extensive knowledge in acute care management, patient assessment, and emergency procedures. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring a strong background as an Adjunct Faculty Member, with extensive knowledge in curriculum development, student engagement, and modern teaching strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Member

Midwestern University
Downers Grove
09.2021 - Current
  • Teach first through fourth-year students how to be competent in physical exams, history-taking, and patient encounters.
  • Teach emergency medicine, including treating critically ill patients, and performing lifesaving procedures necessary for providing emergency care.
  • Perform labs on ultrasound techniques and competency.
  • Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
  • Maintained accurate student records and submitted grades on time.
  • Assess and proctor students on the information learned via online quizzes.

Emergency Medicine Attending Physician

Franciscan Alliance
Crown Point
07.2007 - 04.2021
  • I worked in a fast-paced, 33,000-volume ED, and a Level 3 Trauma Center.
  • Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures.

Clinical Instructor

Midwestern University
Downers Grove
06.2005 - 04.2021
  • I instructed residents in EM to be clinically prepared by closely supervising procedures and treatments in a busy ER setting.
  • I also helped train residents in developing empathetic skills necessary for treating their patients with dignity.
  • Liaised with clinical site managers to ensure quality learning experiences for students.

Co-Medical Director

Lake County Jail
Crown Point
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • I practiced Internal Medicine at Lake County Jail for three years, while I cared for more than 1,200 inmates.
  • My practice included taking care of both acute and chronic medical problems, such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.
  • Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functioning.

Attending Physician

South Lake Mental Health Center
Crown Point
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • I did intake for H&Ps and provided medical care for patients with mental illness.
  • Performed physical examinations and interpreted test results.
  • Documented all patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.

Education

Functional Medicine

The Academy of Integrated Health & Medicine
01-2014

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -

Midwestern University/ CCOM
Downers Grove, IL
01-1995

Post-Baccalaureate -

Loyola University
Chicago, IL
01-1989

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University
Chicago, IL
01-1987

Art History

John Felice Rome Center
Rome, Italy
01-1985

Skills

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Pediatric sedation
  • Obstetrical emergencies
  • Online instruction
  • Group teaching
  • Testing and evaluation
  • Cardiac emergencies
  • Intubation and ventilation
  • Trauma emergencies
  • Orthopedic emergencies
  • Acute stroke emergencies
  • Burn emergencies

Certification

  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
  • PALS certified
  • ATLS certified

Affiliations

Emergency Preparedness Committee (2005- 2021)

I served on the Emergency Preparedness Committee to ensure that hospital emergency codes are up-to-date and appropriately implemented.

Osteopathic Committee (2014- 2021)

I served on the Osteopathic Committee to ensure that the philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine is traditionally practiced when caring for patients in the ED.

Critical Care Committee (2013- 2021)
I served on the Critical Care Committee to ensure that all critical care guidelines for treating patients presenting to the ED are followed. These critical care guidelines include, but are not limited to: sepsis, hypothermia, stroke, MI, and trauma.

Accomplishments

St. Raphael Award Recipient 2019

II am honored to have received this award in recognition of outstanding dedication, teamwork and respect for the nursing staff of Franciscan Crown Point and my commitment to the Mission and Values of Franciscan Alliance.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member

Midwestern University
09.2021 - Current

Emergency Medicine Attending Physician

Franciscan Alliance
07.2007 - 04.2021

Clinical Instructor

Midwestern University
06.2005 - 04.2021

Co-Medical Director

Lake County Jail
01.2005 - 01.2008

Attending Physician

South Lake Mental Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2007

Functional Medicine

The Academy of Integrated Health & Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -

Midwestern University/ CCOM

Post-Baccalaureate -

Loyola University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University

Art History

John Felice Rome Center
Michael Todd