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National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners

Medical Board

Our medical board provides medical expertise, insight, and advice in the development and oversight of DOT medical examiner training and education programs and services. It's comprised of our Board of Directors and representatives from the medical community with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience in medical disciplines that can affect the physical qualifications and health of truck and motor coach drivers.

Medical Board Members

Vince Catalanotti	Dr. Jeffrey S. Liva, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Occupational Care & Communication Network, President Specialist in Occupational Health & Safety A.S. Degree in Orthopedic Physician's Assistant from Marygrove College in Livonia, Michigan B.S. Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Administration from Madonna College in Detroit, Michigan Certified Worker's Compensation Investigator Certified Industrial Audiometrist Former National Director of Occupational Health —Physical Qualifications of Private Fleet Drivers for Meijer, Inc. Former Clinic Administrator for Doctors Med-Management Corp. Former Clinic Manager & Orthopedic PA & Director of Safety Education & Training at a Detroit Industrial Clinic Former Clinic Supervisor & Orthopedic PA at Metro Industrial Clinic Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants & the American Academy of Orthopedic Physicians Assistants	President of Preventive*PLUS Medical Director for Coach U.S.A. (Occupational Medicine) Medical Degree from the University of Miami M.P.H. from Columbia University M.S. from the University of Michigan Occupational Medicine Program at the University of Michigan Lecturer, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Former Medical Director, Greyhound Lines Academy Bus Tours Health Plan Medical Consultant to Academy Bus Tours, Unilever/Best Foods, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Dassault Falcon Jet, Starr Tours, & Benjamin Moore Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (No. 16923-1) Medical Review Officer (Certification No. 04-06271) Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomat, American Board of Preventive Medicine-Occupational Medicine
Dr. David M. Hirsch, D.O.	Robert A. Hirsch, J.D.
South Texas Spinal Clinic Specialist in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, & Occupational Health Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine Internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Residencies in PM&R at Mount Sinai Medical Center & the University of Pennsylvania Former Assistant Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio Board Certified by the American Academy of Pain Management Fellow in the American Academy of Disability (Evaluating Physicians)	President & CEO of RH & Associates Specialist in Motor Carrier Safety Laws & Regulations, Drug & Alcohol Testing, & Employment Law Doctor of Jurisprudence from University of Akron School of Law B.S. Degree from Pennsylvania State University Former President of the Truckload Carrier Association Of-Counsel for Jackson Lewis Of-Counsel for Krukowski & Costello General Counsel for National Private Carrier Council Associate General Counsel for American Trucking Associations
Dr. Allen S. Miller, D.C.	Dr. William J. Nassetta, M.D., M.P.H.
Occupational Health Services, COO: Specialist in Forensic Case Analysis & Occupational Health Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA Post-Graduate Degrees from American College of Sports Medicine Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Worker's Compensation Disability Program Former Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Extremities & Sports Injuries, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Medicine Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Medicine ACA-Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) Diplomat, American Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)	CORE, LLC, CEO, & Medical Director: Specialist in Occupational & Environmental Medicine Medical Degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine M.P.H. from the University of Michigan Former Medical Director, Industrial Medical Center —Calais Health —Exxon Company —PPG Industries & Entergy —Center for Occupational Health of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Panel Member, Louisiana Worker's Compensation Corporation Medical Advisory Medical Consultant to Office of Compliance, Office of General Counsel, United States Capitol Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
Peter Van Beek, MS, CFSD	John (Jack) Selter
Van Beek Systems, Inc. President & CEO: Specialist in Occupational Safety & Health M.S., Safety Engineering, Columbia Southern University B.S., Dallas Baptist University CSHM, Board of Safety & Health Management Certified Fleet Safety Manager, Motor Transportation Safety Association Registered Hazard Control Technician, Board of Hazard Control Managers Certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, AIHA Board & CSP Board Previous Corporate Vice President, Safety & Security, Coach USA, Inc. Corporate Director, Safety & Training, Sanifill/USA Waste Manager of Safety, Browning-Ferris Industries	Executive Director, Center for Integrated Transportation Safety & Security Specialist in Development & Utilization of Simulation & Other Educational Tools for Enhancing Safety on the Highway & Other Transportation Modes Ed.S., Vocational Education, Georgia State University M.Ed., Guidance & Counseling, Florida Atlantic University B.A., Florida Atlantic University Previous Director for Center for Advanced Transportation System Simulation, University of Central Florida, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Orlando, FL
Dr. Ron Zodkevitch, M.D.
CEO, Universal Health Care Resources, Inc. CEO, Chair, Board of Directors, TOUGHLOVE America Specialist in Behavior Management & Employee Assistance Medical Degree from University of Miami, School of Medicine, Miami, FL Hospital Administration Degree from UC-Long Beach, 1994 Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine & Drew Served as Regional Medical Director for Several Large Behavioral Former Co-Host of Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows "Loveline" and "Dr. Zod and Johnny" Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California	University School of Medicine Management Health Care Organizations —Value Behavioral Health —Health Management Centers —The Huntington Medical Group Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology for Adult Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Diplomat of the Board of American Society of Addiction Medicine Certified Medical Review Officer & Employee Assistance Professional

Industry Advisory Committee
The purpose of our industry advisory committee is to facilitate dialogue and gain the practical insights and experiences of representatives from the trucking, motor coach, and insurance industries regarding issues relating to and affecting driver physical examinations and health. Among the goals of the committee are identifying ways to ensure that a qualified and adequate number of medical examiners will be available throughout the country.

Industry Advisory Board Members
Keith Bailey, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire David Bolen, New World Tours Bob Boyich, CPC Logistics Inc. Randall Cornell CSS, Contract Freighters, Inc. Robert Crescenzo, Lancer Insurance Sam L. Dunbar, Con-Way Western Express	Clark Gray CDS, P.A.M. Transport, Inc. Jeff Davis CDS, Jet Express, Inc. David Hedgpeth CDS, FFE Transportation Services, Inc. Derek Hinton, DOTJobHistory.com Thomas Irving, Napa Transportation Gordon Lambert, C.R. England, Inc. Thomas Moore, Fusion Ink, LLC James Noble, Zurich Insurance	Arlene Kirby, College of Southern Maryland Norm Littler, United Motorcoach Association William Mahorney, American Bus Association Robert McClanahan, Central Tech Transportation & Safety Education

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