ROBERT D. PATTERSON, M.D.
Fourth year resident with the University of Louisville Psychiatry Residency Program, co-author of “So You Want to be a Doctor?: A Guide for Students from High School through Retirement” (foreword written by esteemed neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson), freelance author nominated for 2009 National Association of Black Journalists Award for Best Newspaper Commentary and Best Commentary/Weblog, 2004-05 Journal of the National Medical Association Award for Medical Journalism recipient, 2003-04 American Medical Association Excellence in Medicine Award recipient, 2003-04 Student National Medical Association National Member of the Year, and accomplished public speaker on topics of concern to the African-American community, most notably: cultural competency in healthcare, minority healthcare disparities, and the 2008 presidential campaign. Primary strengths include: leadership, consensus building, and problem solving/analysis.
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Indianapolis IN. MD May 2005
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN. MBA, Marketing May 1990
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, Greencastle, IN. BA, Economics May 1988
RESIDENCY EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, Kentucky 2006 to present
Psychiatry Residency Program, Resident
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Indianapolis, Indiana 2005-2006
Family Medicine Residency Program, Intern
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
HUFFINGTON POST 2008 to present
Freelance Political Correspondent and Social Commentator
Chronicled the 2008 Democratic primary and general election presidential campaign from the biased viewpoint of a progressive African American male. Attended and penned first-hand accounts of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO and the historic 2009 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Articles have also appeared in the Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis Business Journal, Louisville Courier Journal, Black America Web, Black News Tribune, Metro Philadelphia, Jackson (Mississippi) Advocate, and web log at: www.robertpattersonmd.com
BARACK OBAMA CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE, Indianapolis, Indiana 2008
Volunteer Captain
Responsible for team members charged with coordinating and tallying voting participation results for 7th district of Indiana during the week preceeding Election Day. Volunteered home as base for key members of then presidential candidate Barack Obama’s Indiana primary campaign team. Traveled to Columbus, OH to volunteer at prelude of Super Tuesday. Raised over $2,500 in campaign contributions.
INDIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY, Indianapolis, Indiana 2008
Indiana State Delegate
Appointed as a delegate to the Indiana State Democratic Convention from Marion County. Responsibilities included debating, developing consensus, and ratifying party platform items of importance to the citizens of the 7th district of Indiana.
INDIANA PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION, Indianapolis, In 2002-2003 Consultant, Minority Health Affairs
Developed programs and strategies to promote greater healthcare quality and access for underrepresented minorities in Indiana. Lobbied members of Indiana legislature on healthcare issues of concern for the minority community. Author of twenty-page report, Healthcare Disparities Among Minority Patients in Indiana: A Workforce Development Issue for IUSM, which was awarded the JNMA Award for Excellence in Journalism.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
BAXTER HEALTHCARE, Waukegan, Illinois 1993-1995
Medical Gloves Product Manager
Developed total marketing strategy of products to hospital administrators, physicians, surgeons, and nursing representatives, which generated $35 million in sales and $20 million in GP. Coordinated efforts of multi-functional team consisting of manufacturing, finance, marketing research, advertising, and sales management.
ELI LILLY & COMPANY, Passaic, New Jersey 1990-1993 Territory Manager
Influenced the prescribing habits of physicians through targeted sales calls to medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Maintained complete autonomy over a territory worth in excess of $3.5 million.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, IUSM, Indianapolis, Indiana
President 2003-2005
Responsible for the leadership of an organization of more than 80 minority graduate and medical students on the IUSM campus at Indianapolis.
Accomplishments:
1 Organized 2004 Region V Conference featuring speakers: Dr. Joycelyn Elders – former U.S. Surgeon General, and the late U.S. Representative Julia Carson (D), Indiana
2 Organized the AMA Doctor Back to School Program at IUSM, which encouraged physicians and medical students to speak weekly at local junior and senior high schools
3 Created organization’s first ever student resource handbook to help minority medical students adjust to the intense medical school environment
4 Increased dues-paying membership from 26 to 72 members
5 Raised over $98,000 during tenure to support programs related to minority healthcare
6 Awarded the 2003-04 Region V Chapter of the Year Award
DIVERSITY COUNCIL, IUSM, Indianapolis, Indiana
Dean Appointed Student Representative 2002-2006
Organized various IUSM departments, student groups, corporations, and community leaders to create a week-long forum dedicated to issues of diversity in medicine. The week is comprised of a series of seminars and discussions exploring how embracing and understanding our diverse nature can contribute to better health outcomes for all. Solicited university and private funding sources to secure nationally acclaimed speakers for the 2003-2005 Diversity Week celebrations. The keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Diversity Week celebration was Benjamin Carson, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University. The week’s other acclaimed speakers were William Lawson, MD, PhD, psychiatry chair at Howard University; Clive Callender, MD, surgery chair, Howard University; Elena Rios, MD, president National Hispanic Medical Association; and the late U.S. Representative Julia Carson (D), Indiana. The events drew a five-day attendance estimated at over 2,000 students, faculty, and members of the Indianapolis community. It also attracted significant media coverage leading to exposure of the minority healthcare disparity issues across campus, the Indianapolis community, and statewide. The event continues to this day as January 2009 witnessed the seventh such celebration on the IUSM campus.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
KEITH WOODARD MD SCHOLARSHIP FUND, Indianapolis, In. 2008 to present
Founder/Co-Chair
The fund will provide $5,000 in scholarships annually to two under-represented minority students for fees related to medical mission work overseas, or in a designated disaster area.
MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL, Indianapolis, Indiana 1999-2000
Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Developed lesson plans and taught basic chemistry and physics concepts to sophomore, junior, and senior high school students.
NORTHWEST INDIANA FOOTBALL CAMP, Gary, Indiana 1991-1993
Co-Founder/Director
Developed, funded, and facilitated an annual football skills camp for underprivileged young men aged 8-17 in Gary, In. Primary goal of the camp was to help young men translate lessons learned on the playing field to success personally, professionally, and academically.
KAPPA ALPHA PSI CHAPTER, Greencastle, Indiana 1989
Founder
Implemented the groundwork for the first historically minority fraternity in the history of DePauw University. The chapter (named Xi Rho) was officially recognized in 1992 and has helped over 100 young men adapt socially to the collegiate environment.
GEORGE H. RAWLS, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 2008 to present
Member
Scholarship committee meets bi-annually to discuss state of scholarship fund and deliberate on entering students nominated to receive the yearly awards. Scholarships are awarded to the student(s) who most embodies the ideals of leadership, scholarship, and community involvement.
MEDIA COVERAGE/PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Television
“Wishard Telethon” (WTHR Ch.13) July 2005
Subject: George H. Rawls, MD Scholarship
“Amos Brown Show” (local television program) January 2004
Subject: Healthcare Disparities in Indiana
“Living in the City” (local television program)
Subject: George H. Rawls, MD Scholarship July 2000
Radio
“KCHL News San Antonio” (KCHL 1430 AM)
Subject: Presidential Election 2008 November 2008
“The Bottom Line” (local talk radio program)
Subject: Minorities in Medicine January 2004
“Sound Medicine” (statewide radio program)
Subject: Diversity Week Celebration with Dr. Benjamin Carson January 2004
“WIBC News Radio” (statewide radio program)
Subject: Dr. King Celebration – Pursuing the Dream January 2004
“Medically Speaking” (local radio program)
Subject: Diversity Week Celebration December 2003
Publications
Indianapolis Business Journal January 2009
Title: Our Shared Inheritance
Louisville Courier Journal January 2009
Title: What the Inauguration Means to Me
Huffington Post November 2008
Title: Election Night with Old Glory (NABJ Award Nominated)
Indianapolis Recorder October 2008
Title: Local Physician Honored Posthumously (Dr. Keith Woodard)
Huffington Post October 2008
Title: Growing Up With Obama
Indianapolis Recorder October 2008
Title: Country First
Indianapolis Recorder October 2008
Title: Why Should I Vote?
Indianapolis Recorder September 2008
Title: Obama Acceptance Speech Outlines American Promise
So You Want to be a Physician? (co-authored book) October 2007
Subject: A Guide for Student’s Interested in Medicine as a Career
Healthcare Disparities among Minority Patients in Indiana August 2002
Subject: Detailed twenty-page report on minority healthcare issues
Print Features
Post-Tribune
Subject: Roosevelt Grad Encourages Blacks to become Doctors January 2009
American Medical Association Website
Subject: Inspiring a Generation of Minority Physicians September 2004
American Medical Association Foundation
Subject: AMA Recognizes Outstanding Medical Student Leaders April 2004
Indiana State Medical Association Newsletter
Subject: Student Does his Share to Reduce Disparities April 2004
Indiana University Medicine Magazine
Subject: Making the Dream a Reality April 2004
Indiana University Medicine Magazine
Subject: Neurosurgeon Delivers Keynote on MLK Day February 2004
Indiana University School of Medicine Website
Subject: More Minorities in Medicine is his Mission February 2004
Indianapolis Recorder
Subject: IU School of Medicine Honors Dr. King January 2004
Indiana University School of Medicine Website
Subject: Storied Neurosurgeon Headlines Diversity Week Events December 2003
Indianapolis Star
Subject: Doctor Back to School Program December 2003
Oral Presentations
Dr. Martin Luther King Service Day
Subject: What Community Service Means to Me
George H. Rawls M.D. Scholarship Dinner October 2008
Subject: What the Rawls Scholarship Means to Me
Louisville Veterans Administration Hospital January 2007
Subject: MLK Memorial Address
Society of Healthcare Advocates (Spring Conference) June 2004
Subject: Minority Healthcare Issues in Indiana
Indiana Primary Healthcare Association (Annual Conference)
Subject: The Importance of Healthcare Advocacy October 2002
HONORS AND AWARDS
Community Service Leadership (2004-05), IUSM May 2005
Award recognizes outstanding initiative and effort resulting in the
institutionalization of major new medical service-learning programs
which benefit the health of the community.
Community Service Merit Award (2004-05), NMA of Indianapolis May 2005
In recognition of outstanding service to the community.
Joseph T. Taylor Award for Excellence in Diversity (2004-05), IUPUI February 2005
Award recognizes efforts that enhance diversity on the IUPUI campus through
curricula, research or events.
JNMA Award for Medical Journalism (2004-2005), NMA September 2004
Awarded annually in recognition of journalistic excellence as well as overall academic
achievement and leadership.
National Member of the Year (2003-04), SNMA March 2004
Awarded annually to the SNMA member who makes the most significant impact on
his campus, the underserved community, and the SNMA organization at large.
Excellence in Medicine Award (2003-04), American Medical Association March 2004
Awarded annually to the 20 emerging national student leaders the AMA believes is
destined to make a strong impact on the future of medicine.
Region V Member of the Year Award (2003-04), SNMA March 2004
George H. Rawls, M.D. Scholarship Award, Health and Hospital Corp. 2000-2005
Full scholarship awarded annually to the entering student who most embodies the ideals
of leadership, scholarship, and community involvement.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychiatric Association 2006-present
Democratic National Committee 2008-present
Indiana State Medical Association 2005-2006
Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association 2006-present
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2003-present
National Association of Black Journalist 2009
National Black MBA Association 1993-present
National Medical Association 2005-present
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