<p> Robert Rene' Thomas, MPAS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA 7211 Foxridge Circle #1 Anchorage, Alaska, 99518 (907) 360-4436 (Cell) (907) 868-3394 (Home) [email protected]</p><p>Education:</p><p>Master of Science Bachelor of Education in Biology and Physician Assistant Program Physical Education (August 1998) Education Degree/Honors University of Detroit Mercy (December 1980) Detroit, MI Gonzaga University Spokane, WA</p><p>Orthopedic Physician Assistant Experience</p><p>Michael McNamara, MD Alaska Hand Elbow Shoulder Surgical Specialist Anchorage, AK July 2004 to Current (Senior PA)</p><p>Alaska Orthopedic Specialist/Michael McNamara, MD Upper Extremity Orthopedics Anchorage, AK October 2004-2007</p><p>Elmendorf Air Force Base, Department of Orthopedics General Orthopedics Anchorage, AK October 2003-October 2004</p><p>Sports Medicine Fairbanks General Orthopedics Fairbanks, AK April 2001-October 2003</p><p>Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Specialists Orthopedic Spine Surgery Cheyenne, WY March 2000-April 2001 Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine</p><p>Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield, MI Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease/Emergency Medicine September 1998-March 2000 </p><p>Athletic Training Experience</p><p>The Detroit Lions (Football Team) Pontiac, MI July 1990 to February 1997 Assistant Athletic Trainer</p><p>Philadelphia Eagles (Football Team) Philadelphia, PA 1987-89 Athletic Trainer- Intern</p><p>Other Athletic Training Experience</p><p>USA Women’s Soccer Team, 1992 Regional, Pontiac Silverdome Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA, Summer 1990 Decatur High School Federal Way, WA 1987-1990 Athletic Trainer Girls' National Soccer Tournament, Fife, WA, Summers 1985-1986</p><p>Certifications</p><p>NCCPA Certified NATA Certified Athletic Trainer</p><p>Awards</p><p>American Academy of Physician Assistants Distinquished Fellow (DFAAPA)-2012 Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants PA of the Year-2012 Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare-2000 National Science Foundation Grant-1982</p><p>Committee Work Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants President 2016-2017 Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants Presidient Elect 2015-2016 American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference Education Work Group 2007 to Present. Chair of the Annual AAPA Conference 2013-2014. Boston Massachusetts Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery Treasurer 2008 to Present Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants Past President 2012-2013 Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants President 2011-2012 Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants President Elect 2010-2011 Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants Treasurer 2009-2010 Alaska Regional Hospital Allied Health Chair 2006 - 2009</p><p>State License’s Alaska & Washington State</p>