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MISSION STATEMENT

To continue contributing to my community through medical practice, empathy, and participation in community events. To educate and empower people about their health and well-being. Continue to pursue knowledge and experience to better serve family, friends, and my community.  Maintain a humble and personal approach to the best job in the world.  

​Medicine is about people, and people are unique.  To forget that is a disservice to your patient.

 

Printable version of Dr. Huff's CV here

Education

UNDERGRADUATE:

 

BS, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Middle Tennessee State University, College of

Education and Behavioral Sciences, 05/2006

 

BS, Natural Sciences/Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, College of Basic and

Applied Sciences 08/2006

 

Certificate Licensure, Emergency Medical Technician, Columbia State CC 01/2001

 

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

 

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Inaugural Class 5/2011

Academic Appointments

Academic Medical Director,

Middle Tennessee State Univ

Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Publications/Presentations

PUBLICATIONS

Huff, I. Enhanced Casualty Evacuation on the MV-22 Osprey; Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and Development. Published within United States Navy and Marine Corps 10/2014.

Huff, I. En Route Care on the MV-22 Osprey; Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and Development. Published within the United States Navy and Marine Corps 12/2015.

Huff, I., Cymet, T. AOA Women and Wellness. HPV and Circumcision. Published July 2009. 

 

STATE/NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

 

Pitfalls in Plainfilms for Primary Care. Lincoln Memorial University CME Symposium, Pigeon Forge, TN. 6/2021

 

Non-Orthopedic Emergencies for the Athletic Trainer. Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Society State Conference. Belmont University. 2/2018

Emergency Medical Conditions for the Athletic Trainer. STAR Physical Therapy CME workshop 2019

Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies in Sports Medicine. Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Society State Conference. Trevecca University. 2019

MILITARY MEDICINE PRESENTATIONS

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, Afghanistan 3/2014
Blood Transfusion: Indications, Contraindications, Transfusion Reactions (Deployment) 3/2014

Advanced Cardiac Topics: Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Electrophysiology (Deployment) 5/2014

RESIDENCY PRESENTATIONS

SIDS and BRUE: Review of Sudden Infant Death and Brief Resolved Unexplained Events in Infants. UT Emergency Medicine Residency Program Conference. 2017

Slit Lamp Primer: Review of basic operation and use of the slit lamp. UT Emergency Medicine Resdency Program Conference. 2017.

Obstetrical Trauma: Simulation case review. UT Emergency Medicine Residency Program Conference. 2017.

Grand Rounds: Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Presentation, Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Treatment. University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center. 8/2011.

Grand Rounds: Myocarditis. University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center.

Grand Rounds: Breast Cancer. University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center.

Grand Rounds: Kinetic Chain and Tensegrity. University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center.

Orthopaedic Conference. Intern Lecture Series. Proximal Humerus Fractures: Epidemiology, Assessment, Classification, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. 8/2011.

Orthopaedic Conference Intern Lecture Series. Proximal Radius and Olecrenon Fractures. 9/2011.

 

Intern to Medical Student Lunch Lecture Series: Neurology review and assessment. 3/2012


Intern to Medical Student Lunch Lecture Series: Infectious Disease Review. 4/2012

Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
 

Advanced Trauma Life Support

(Instructor)
(American College of Surgeons)

 

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)

 

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
 

Auricular Acupuncture

Military Assignments

Medical Officer-in-Charge:  Enhanced Casualty Evacuation (ECASEVAC)
Duty Title:  Flight Surgeon VMM261
Duty Location:  Helmind Province, Afghanistan
Dates of Assignment:  01/2014-10/2014
Summary of Assignment:  Lead the first ECASEVAC medical mission for the USMC. 24/7 operations providing Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Blood Transfusion Capabilities, Rapid Sequence Intubation, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Write protocols, standing orders, train Navy Corpsmen in collaboration with theater assets and senior medical advisement.  Manage in excess of $900,000 in medical supplies. Directly brief nine Flag Officers to include the Deputy Surgeons General from each service and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.

 

Flight Surgeon

Duty Title:  Flight Surgeon VMM261, VMM162

Duty Location:  Marine Corps Air Station, New River, NC

Dates of Assignment:  02/2013-Present

Summary of Assignment:  Provide primary care medical care to over 200 Marines from parent squadron, as well as sick call duties for all squadrons on the base.  Specialize in Aviation Medicine and the care of the designated flight personnel with respects to aeromedical considerations.  Fly with the squadron on a regular basis.  

 

SERE School

Duty Title:  Flight Surgeon for SERE Coverage

Duty Location:  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME

Dates of Assignment:  29Apr2013-10May2013

Summary of Assignment:  Field medical care of those members involved in the specialized military training in the terrain of Northern Maine.

 

Integrated Training Exercise (ITX)

Duty Title:  Flight Surgeon, MAG Surgeon

Duty Location:  Camp Wilson, 29 Palms, CA

Dates of Assignment:  14Feb2013-22Mar2013 , 13Oct2013-22Nov2013

Summary of Assignment:  Provide primary and aeromedical specialty care to squadron while training in preparation for upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in austere conditions.

 

Flight Surgeon-in-Training

Duty Title:  Flight Surgeon in Training

Duty Location:  Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

VT-10 Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

Dates of Assignment:  07/2012-02/2013

Summary of Assignment:  Training in Aeromedical care, survival swimming, survival tactics, and flight training alongside Naval Aviators.

Professional Affiliations

American Osteopathic Association, #176946

American Medical Association

Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Medical Society

Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP); 2007-2009

Association of Osteopathic Military Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS)

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)

Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS)

Student Osteopathic Surgical Association (SOSA)

Student Association of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (SAACOFP)

National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)
Emergency Medicine Resident’s Association (EMRA)
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

Licenses

STATE:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, FL #OS11922

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, NC #2013-01652

Emergency Medical Technician-IV, TN#27683

 

NATIONAL:

National Provider, Physician: # 1053619080
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainer’s Board of Certification

Certification #020802004 exp 12/13/2011

Additional Training

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

 

PGY-1: University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center. Traditional Rotating/Orthopaedic

      Surgery. Chief Intern. Completed 06/2012.

 

Flight Surgeon Training, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute,

      Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL 7/2012-2/2013.

 

MILITARY TRAINING AND COURSES

 

Combat Casualty Care Course, Naval Military Operational Training Center, San Antonio, TX

 

Flight Surgeon Training Course, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, FL 07/2012-02/2013

 

Operational Stress Control and Readiness Team Member, Marine Corps Air Station New River,        

     June 2013

 

Combat Extremity Surgery Course, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS),

      Honolulu, HI, 12/2009

 

Vivarium Resuscitation Lab, 2009, 2010 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Emergency Medicine

      Department Naval Medical Center San Diego, Emergency Medicine Department

 

Cadaveric Advanced Airway and Resuscitation Lab, 2010 Naval Medical Center San Diego,

      Emergency Medicine Department
 

Pain Management Skills Conference, 2013 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Officer Development School, Class 09080, Newport, RI 07/2009

Honors and Awards

MEDICAL/PGY1:

 

Chief Intern , University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center Residency Programs

 

MEDICAL/GRADUATE:

 

Dean’s Award, Single Recipient, Awarded at Graduation 5/2011

      Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Student Doctor of the Year, Recipient 2008-09

      Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

National Student Doctor of the Year, National Nominee 2009

      American Osteopathic Association, National Conference

 

AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Award,

      2 time Recipient and National Nominee, 2008,2009

 

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Sigma Sigma Phi Honor

      Society, 2011 Induction

 

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

      Student Government Association, President 2007-8, 2008-9

 

Chair, Honor Code-Ethics Committee

 

Chair, Resolution Constitution Committee

 

Curriculum Committee Student Representative, 2007-8, 2008-9

 

Self-Study Committee Student Representative 2007-8, 2008-9

      Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Omega Beta Iota Political Action Fraternity: Inductee, 1 of 12 Nationally Student Osteopathic Medical
     Association (SOMA)

 

MILITARY:

 

United States Navy Commissioned Officer

- Ensign, 2007

- Lieutenant, 2011

 

Battalion Commander; Class 09080, 2009 Officer Development School (ODS) Officer Training

Command, Newport, RI

 

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2014, 2016
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 2014

NATO Service Medal, 2014

Naval Sea Service Medal, 2014

Global War on Terror Medal, 2013

Expert Pistol Medal, 2009

National Defense Medal, 2007

 

Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer, earned while deployed to Afghanistan, 2014.

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