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Christopher E. Curtis, MDPRACTICE EXPERIENCE:
Primary Care Physician, VA Outpatient Clinic – Huntsville, AL November 2015 – Present Primary Care Contract Physician, Randolph AFB Clinic – San Antonio, TX December 2014 – November 2015 Chief of Ambulatory Medicine, Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic August 2013 – August 2014 Officer In Charge (OIC)/Medical Director, Rose Barracks Troop Medical Clinic August 2012 – July 2013 Task Force 3-66 Surgeon, Forward Operating Base Super, Afghanistan February 2012 – July 2012 Assistant Medical Director/Family Medicine Physician, US Army Health Clinic Vilseck January 2011 – February 2012 Brigade Surgeon, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Kirkuk, Iraq/Schofield Barracks, HI July 2006 – June 2008 |
EDUCATION:
Residency: Family Medicine
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI - 2008 – 2010
Internship: Internal Medicine
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 2005 – 2006
Medical: Doctor of Medicine 2001 – 2005, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate:
MAT 1994 – 1995, Boston University, Boston, MA
Undergraduate
:Certificate of Post-graduate Pre-medical Studies, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, 2000 – 2001
Associate of Arts, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, 1996 – 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Boston University College of Liberal Arts, Boston, MA, 1990 – 1993
COMMITTEES/ LEADERSHIP:
Co-Chair AL 988 Line Funding/Sustainability Sub Committee MAY 2021
AL 988 Line Development Committee APR 2021 – Present
Secretary/Logistics Officer Active Minds ASU AUG 2019 – MAY 2020
Collaborative Provider for Nurse Practitioners OCT 2017 – Present
Peer Review Committee, BVAMC NOV 2017 – Present
Peer Reviewer Military Medicine 2008 – Present
Chief of Ambulatory Medicine AUG 2013 – AUG 2014
OIC/Medical Director AUG 2012 – JUL 2013
Credentials Committee Alternate JAN 2011 – JUL 2013
Clinic Pain Champion JAN 2011 – JUL 2013
Sexual Assault Care Provider JAN 2011 – AUG 2012
Assistant Medical Director JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Warrior Transition Unit Provider JUL 2011 – FEB 2012
Sole Provider Committee JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Director Women’s Health Clinic JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Academic Chief Resident 2009 – 2010
HONORS/AWARDS:
AAFP Family Physician of the Year 2020, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal (5 Awards), Army Achievement Medal (5 Awards), Air Force Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 Awards), Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (4 Awards), Combat Medic Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Parachutist Badge, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors Resident Scholarship Award
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical License: Nebraska, Colorado, Alabama
Basic Life Support Certified
Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner Certified
C-SSRS Rater Training and Certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certified
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor
PUBLICATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS:
1. Bergantz L, Curtis CE: COVID Anxiety and Stress in Higher Ed (CASH). Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence. 2022;5:3:55-66.
2. Eating Disorders and PTSD, Invited Lecturer, PS 352 Abnormal Psychology, Athens State University, Athens, AL, Recurring 2021
3. Mindfulness Workshop Panel Presentation, SPNA 2020 Conference, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 21, 2020.
4. Weed J, Curtis CE, Miller V: Attitudes and Behaviors About Suicide. Poster presentation Troy University Psychology Conference Troy University, AL, April 26, 2019.
5. Curtis CE: Robotripping and Psychosis. Poster presentation Athens State University, Athens, AL, November 7, 2018.
6. Challenges of Cultural Differences in Military Medical Cooperation: Lessons Learned from Kirkuk, Iraq 2006-2007. 19th American Hungarian Medical Military Conference Budapest, Hungary, September 14, 2011.
7. Low Back Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines. Grand Rounds Presentation, Bavarian Medical Activity, Vilseck, Germany, May 12, 2011.
8. Management of Hypertension. Podium Presentation, Tendon Valiant MEDRETE Balikpapan, Indonesia, June 13, 2010.
9. Curtis CE: Enthesitis of the Achilles Tendon as the Initial Presentation of a Patient with Crohn's Disease. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
10. Franzos TL, Curtis CE: "Spice": A Case of Herbal Intoxication. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
11. Speakman MS, Curtis CE: Monster Tachycardia: Supraphysiologic Tachycardia After Consumption of Large Quantities of Energy Drink. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
12. Fisher JB, Curtis CE: An Unexpected Case of Lyme Disease in a Soldier Serving in Northern Iraq. Military Medicine. 2010;175:367-369.
13. Rosengren MJ, Curtis CE: Acanthosis Nigricans as the Initial Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Podium presentation Hawaii Association of Family Physicians Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, February 27, 2010.
14. Kushi JS, Curtis CE: Brachial Neuritis with Phrenic Nerve Involvement: Caused by Influenza Vaccine? Poster presentation Hawaii Neurological Society Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, October 31, 2009.
15. Curtis CE, Goold AL: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in a Soldier Returning from Iraq. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 20, 2009.
16. Curtis CE, Barnes E, Dupiche C: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Variant: Presenting with Myalgias and Acute Facial Diplegia. Military Medicine. 2008;173:507-508.
17. Viewpoints of a Brigade Surgeon Returning from OIF. Invited Lecturer, Goucher College Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, Baltimore, MD, February 13, 2008.
18. Viewpoints of a Brigade Surgeon Returning from OIF. Grand Rounds Presentation, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2008.
19. Massive Transfusion. Presented as Grand Rounds, 506 AEG/EMEDS, Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Kirkuk, Iraq, May 31, 2007.
20. Curtis CE, Chock S, Redcross J, Holman MJ: Paraduodenal Hernia Causing Small Bowel Obstruction. Abdominal Surgery. 2005;2:15-17.
21. Curtis CE, Chock S, Henderson T, Holman MJ: A Fatal Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Serratia marcescens. The American Surgeon. 2005;71:228-230.
VOLUNTEER:
Active Minds Athens State University – Athens, AL
53rd Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention – Athens, AL
Alabama Youth Wrestling Organization – Huntsville, AL
Alabama Al Azhar Shriners Convention – Huntsville, AL
USAG Grafenwoehr Boxing Clinic & Invitational Events - Vilseck, Germany
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS:
American Academy of Family Physicians 2008 – Present
Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. 2006 – Present
Association United States Army 1998 – Present
82nd Airborne Division Association 1997 – Present
Disabled American Veterans – 2015 – Present
Residency: Family Medicine
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI - 2008 – 2010
Internship: Internal Medicine
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 2005 – 2006
Medical: Doctor of Medicine 2001 – 2005, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate:
MAT 1994 – 1995, Boston University, Boston, MA
Undergraduate
:Certificate of Post-graduate Pre-medical Studies, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, 2000 – 2001
Associate of Arts, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, 1996 – 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Boston University College of Liberal Arts, Boston, MA, 1990 – 1993
COMMITTEES/ LEADERSHIP:
Co-Chair AL 988 Line Funding/Sustainability Sub Committee MAY 2021
AL 988 Line Development Committee APR 2021 – Present
Secretary/Logistics Officer Active Minds ASU AUG 2019 – MAY 2020
Collaborative Provider for Nurse Practitioners OCT 2017 – Present
Peer Review Committee, BVAMC NOV 2017 – Present
Peer Reviewer Military Medicine 2008 – Present
Chief of Ambulatory Medicine AUG 2013 – AUG 2014
OIC/Medical Director AUG 2012 – JUL 2013
Credentials Committee Alternate JAN 2011 – JUL 2013
Clinic Pain Champion JAN 2011 – JUL 2013
Sexual Assault Care Provider JAN 2011 – AUG 2012
Assistant Medical Director JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Warrior Transition Unit Provider JUL 2011 – FEB 2012
Sole Provider Committee JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Director Women’s Health Clinic JAN 2011 – FEB 2012
Academic Chief Resident 2009 – 2010
HONORS/AWARDS:
AAFP Family Physician of the Year 2020, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal (5 Awards), Army Achievement Medal (5 Awards), Air Force Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 Awards), Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (4 Awards), Combat Medic Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Parachutist Badge, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors Resident Scholarship Award
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical License: Nebraska, Colorado, Alabama
Basic Life Support Certified
Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner Certified
C-SSRS Rater Training and Certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certified
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor
PUBLICATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS:
1. Bergantz L, Curtis CE: COVID Anxiety and Stress in Higher Ed (CASH). Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence. 2022;5:3:55-66.
2. Eating Disorders and PTSD, Invited Lecturer, PS 352 Abnormal Psychology, Athens State University, Athens, AL, Recurring 2021
3. Mindfulness Workshop Panel Presentation, SPNA 2020 Conference, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 21, 2020.
4. Weed J, Curtis CE, Miller V: Attitudes and Behaviors About Suicide. Poster presentation Troy University Psychology Conference Troy University, AL, April 26, 2019.
5. Curtis CE: Robotripping and Psychosis. Poster presentation Athens State University, Athens, AL, November 7, 2018.
6. Challenges of Cultural Differences in Military Medical Cooperation: Lessons Learned from Kirkuk, Iraq 2006-2007. 19th American Hungarian Medical Military Conference Budapest, Hungary, September 14, 2011.
7. Low Back Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines. Grand Rounds Presentation, Bavarian Medical Activity, Vilseck, Germany, May 12, 2011.
8. Management of Hypertension. Podium Presentation, Tendon Valiant MEDRETE Balikpapan, Indonesia, June 13, 2010.
9. Curtis CE: Enthesitis of the Achilles Tendon as the Initial Presentation of a Patient with Crohn's Disease. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
10. Franzos TL, Curtis CE: "Spice": A Case of Herbal Intoxication. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
11. Speakman MS, Curtis CE: Monster Tachycardia: Supraphysiologic Tachycardia After Consumption of Large Quantities of Energy Drink. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 19, 2010.
12. Fisher JB, Curtis CE: An Unexpected Case of Lyme Disease in a Soldier Serving in Northern Iraq. Military Medicine. 2010;175:367-369.
13. Rosengren MJ, Curtis CE: Acanthosis Nigricans as the Initial Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Podium presentation Hawaii Association of Family Physicians Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, February 27, 2010.
14. Kushi JS, Curtis CE: Brachial Neuritis with Phrenic Nerve Involvement: Caused by Influenza Vaccine? Poster presentation Hawaii Neurological Society Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, October 31, 2009.
15. Curtis CE, Goold AL: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in a Soldier Returning from Iraq. Poster presentation Donald A. Person Poster Session Tripler Army Medical Center, HI, May 20, 2009.
16. Curtis CE, Barnes E, Dupiche C: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Variant: Presenting with Myalgias and Acute Facial Diplegia. Military Medicine. 2008;173:507-508.
17. Viewpoints of a Brigade Surgeon Returning from OIF. Invited Lecturer, Goucher College Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, Baltimore, MD, February 13, 2008.
18. Viewpoints of a Brigade Surgeon Returning from OIF. Grand Rounds Presentation, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2008.
19. Massive Transfusion. Presented as Grand Rounds, 506 AEG/EMEDS, Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Kirkuk, Iraq, May 31, 2007.
20. Curtis CE, Chock S, Redcross J, Holman MJ: Paraduodenal Hernia Causing Small Bowel Obstruction. Abdominal Surgery. 2005;2:15-17.
21. Curtis CE, Chock S, Henderson T, Holman MJ: A Fatal Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Serratia marcescens. The American Surgeon. 2005;71:228-230.
VOLUNTEER:
Active Minds Athens State University – Athens, AL
53rd Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention – Athens, AL
Alabama Youth Wrestling Organization – Huntsville, AL
Alabama Al Azhar Shriners Convention – Huntsville, AL
USAG Grafenwoehr Boxing Clinic & Invitational Events - Vilseck, Germany
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS:
American Academy of Family Physicians 2008 – Present
Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. 2006 – Present
Association United States Army 1998 – Present
82nd Airborne Division Association 1997 – Present
Disabled American Veterans – 2015 – Present