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Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04074
EDUCATION:
Residency, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM),
Biddeford, Maine, 1993-95.
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Chief Resident
Internship, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Family Practice Residency Program,
Bangor, Maine, 1992-93.
Doctor of Osteopathy, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Biddeford, Maine, 1992
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UNECOM Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship, 1988-89, 1989-90
OPP/Anatomy Fellowship, 1990-91
Sauter Award (1992), for outstanding leadership and demonstrated potential for
excellence as an osteopathic physician
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Magna Cum Luade), Saint Michael’s College
Burlington, Vermont, 1986.
EMPLOYMENT:
Associate Dean for Educational Programs and Vice Dean, 2009-Present
Associate Dean of Clinical Education, 2008 to 2009
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs (Interim), 2006-2008
Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine (Interim), 2009
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Leadership over 7-year re-accreditation process leading to 6 commendations and no
requirements.
Developed comprehensive COM annual budgeting process.
Designed and implemented accountable contracting process for administration and
faculty.
Reorganized Graduate Medical Education programs and office resulting in a balanced
budget for the 1st time in more than 3 years.
Oversight and development process for new master’s degree program (Masters in
Medical Education Leadership)
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O.
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Leadership over many diverse areas including GME, CME, Faculty Development,
Clinical Education, Clinical Departments, OPTI
Reorganized units reporting to me so they are more effective, efficient and integrated
Developed new training sites and strengthened existing sites resulting in higher
quality of clinical education in a revised “Clinical Campus” system
Chief Medical Officer, 2005 – 2006
Health Access Network, Lincoln, Maine (A Federally Qualified Health Center network)
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QI development and implementation with over 50 new policies and procedures
developed and implemented in 1 year period.
Provider work force growth of 30% during 1-year period.
Oversight of Provider Workforce (Primary Care, Dentistry, Social Work, OB/GYN,
Podiatry)
Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record and Electronic Practice
Management System.
Developed Rural Geriatrics Program with successful HRSA grant.
Osteopathic Family Practice Residency Director, (2002-06) Osteopathic Director of
Medical Education, (1999-2006), Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Plus-One Program
Director (1999-2006), Family Medicine Academic Faculty Member, (1995-1997) and
(1998-2006). Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine
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Successfully sought approval by AOA to become the first AOA/ACGME
approved Family Medicine Program in Maine
Developed and administered the only Plus-One program in a dually approved
AOA/ACGME program in the country
Assistant Professor of Family Practice
University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program Cheyenne,
Wyoming, 1997-1998
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Tenure-track Family Practice Faculty member
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
American Osteopathic Association
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Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, 2008 to present
Chair, COCA OGME Study Group, 2011
Vice Chair, Bureau of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education
Development, 2011 to present
Vice-Chair, Bureau of Osteopathic Education, 2006-2008
Chair, Impact of Admitting MDs into OGME Taskforce, 2008-2009
American Osteopathic Association/American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
Medicine
Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC), 2011-present. The BRC was established to
identify unique opportunities for the osteopathic profession to offer leadership in
medical education so as to improve the health of the U.S. population in the 21st
century.
American Academy of Osteopathy
Immediate Past-President 2007-2008, President 2006-07, President-elect
2005-06
Vice-Chair International Affairs Committee, 2007-Present
Transition Task Force Chair, 2006-2008
Board of Trustees, 2000-2005
Board of Governors 1998-2000
Membership Committee Chairman, 1995-2005
Membership Committee, 1991-present
Undergraduates Academies Committee, 1989-91
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Residency Development Initiative, 2005-2007
Procedure Committee, 2006-present
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OPP Committee, 2006-present
Daniel Hanley Health Leadership Development Program
(A national-caliber program providing emerging and evolving leaders with the skills they need to be
effective leaders in Maine’s healthcare organizations).
Advisory Board, 2006-present
Health Content Work Group, 2007-2008
National Program Review Work Group, 2007-2008
US Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD)
(USBJD is an international collaborative movement sanctioned by the World Health Organization that
focuses on improving the quality of life for people affected by musculoskeletal disorders.)
Board of Trustees, 2007-2009
Northeast Osteopathic Medical Education Network (OPTI)
Immediate Past-President 2006-2007, President 2005-06, Vice-President
2003-05
Chief Academic Officer, 2006-present
Board of Governors, 1999-present
Council member, 1998-1999
Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy
UAAO Council National Chairman, 1989-90, Vice-Chairman 1988-89
UAAO National Representative, 1987-88
CERTIFICATIONS (Medical):
Family Practice/OMT
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Advanced Life Saving in Obstetrics
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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Neonatal Advanced Life Support
Wilderness Trauma Life Support
Concepts and Techniques of the Levitor Orthotic Device
CERTIFICATIONS (Professional):
“Focus: Achieving your highest priorities” Certified facilitator. FranklinCovey Co.
“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Certified facilitator. FranklinCovey Co.
AWARDS/HONORS:
Thomas L Northup Lecturer, November, 2009
Roswell P. Bates Public Service Award (MOA), 2008
Maine Osteopathic Physician of the Year, 2006
Family Physician Faculty Teacher of the Year, Eastern Maine Medical Center, 1995-96
Family Physician Faculty Teacher of the Year, Eastern Maine Medical Center, 1996-97
Who’s Who in the World, in Health and Medicine, in the Northeast, in American
Colleges and Universities
Outstanding Young Men of America Award
Osteopathic Medical Student Peer Award (1988)
McConnell Scholarship for most outstanding osteopathic student
Delta Epsilon Sigma honor society,
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DEVELOPED
2000-present Chief Resident Training Program.
An intensive training in leadership, project management and goal setting.
1995-Present OMT for MDs
A 2-week intensive course for allopathic residents and attending physicians.
1995-Present OMT Update for Residents.
A biannual educational program for residents throughout the Northeast offering a
practical review of OMT for common problems.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2006-present Associate Professor of Family Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
2006-present Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O.
1998-2006 & Family Medicine Academic Faculty Member
1995-1997
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Family Practice Residency Program
1997-1998
Assistant Professor of Family Practice (Tenure track)
University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program
1997-Present Preceptor, visiting lecturer
Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency
Family Medicine Institute. Augusta, Maine
1996-Present Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
1995-2006
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Practice
Family Practice Department, UNECOM
1995-2006
Clinical Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department, University of New England
College of Osteopathic Medicine
1994-1995
UNECOM Family Practice Faculty Development Program, year long training
devoted to all aspects of teaching Family Medicine to students, interns, residents
and physicians
1993-95
Clinical Instructor (Resident), Responsible for curriculum development, test
preparation, lecturer/lab instructor OPP course, lectures at college affiliated
internships, research (clinical/basic science).
1993-95
Lab Director, UNECOM Summer OPP Institute
1993-95
Preceptor, Preceptor Program, supervised 2nd and 3rd year students performing
History and Physicals at Maine Youth Center
1990-91
Instructor, Physical Diagnosis Course, UNECOM.
Osteopathic Practice and Principles/Anatomy Fellowship, UNECOM.
1987-1988
Anatomy teacher’s assistant, UNECOM
1988-1989
Osteopathic Practice and Principles teacher’s assistant, UNECOM
1988-90
Anatomy/Physiology Lab Instructor, University of New England College of
Arts and Science
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INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Osteopathic Approach to TMJ, New Hampshire Osteopathic Association Annual Meeting,
Winter 2012.
Osteopathic Approach to Systemic/Organic Illness, Vienna School of Osteopathy, Vienna,
Austria, 2011.
Osteopathic Treatment of Pelvis and Lumbar Spine, American Academy of Osteopathy
Convocation, Spring 2010.
Evidence Based Manipulation. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Berkshire Medical Center,
Winter 2010.
Osteopathic Approach to Low Back Pain, New Hampshire Osteopathic Association Annual
Meeting, Winter 2010.
Physician Wellness, Maine Osteopathic Association, Spring 2009.
GME Funding, Osteopathic Medical Education Leadership Conference 2009.
Osteopathic Approach to the Shoulder, New Hampshire Osteopathic Association, Winter 2009.
Medical Liability, New Hampshire Osteopathic Association, Winter 2009.
Osteopathic Approach to Systemic/Organic Illness, Vienna School of Osteopathy, Vienna,
Austria, 2009.
Disclosing Medical Errors, Maine Osteopathic Association, Winter 2008.
An Osteopathic Approach to the Cardiac Patient¸ German Osteopathic Association,
Schlagenbad, Germany, 2008.
Evidence Based Manipulation. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Baystate Medical Center. 2007.
Residency Program Director’s Workshop. AAO Convocation, 2005.
Evidence Based Manipulation. Maine Osteopathic Association, Winter 2005
Osteopathic Approach to the Asthmatic Patient. Maine Osteopathic Association, Winter 2002.
Osteopathic Approach to the Obstetrical Patient. New York Academy of Family Physicians,
Albany, New York, November 2001.
Integrating Osteopathic Training into Established Family Practice Residencies. 1 ½
lecture/workshop. Residency Assistance Program. Kansas City, MO, 2001.
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Osteopathic Family-Centered Birthing. American Osteopathic Association Annual
Meeting. Orlando, Florida, 2000.
Osteopathic Approach to Congestive Heart Failure. Maine Osteopathic Association,
Spring, 2000.
OMT for allopathic medical students. 2-hour workshop. Society for Teachers of Family
Medicine, Northeast Regional Meeting. Syracuse, New York, 1999.
Evidence based OMT. Faculty development lecture. Northern New England Family
Practice Residencies. Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine, 1999.
Integrating Osteopathic Training into Established Family Practice Residencies. 1 ½
lecture/workshop. Residency Assistance Program. Kansas City, MO, 1999.
Osteopathic Approach to Lower Extremity Injuries. 1 ½ hour workshop. Maine Academy
of Family Physicians, 1999.
Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. 1-hour lecture, 2-½ hour workshop.
Wyoming Academy of Family Physicians, 1998.
Osteopathic Approach to Neck and Head Pain. 1 ½ hour Workshop. Maine Academy of
Family of Physicians, 1997.
Psychologist/Physician Interrelationships 3-hour workshop. Maine Psychology
Association, 1996.
Integrating Osteopathic Training Into Established Family Practice Residencies Society
for Teachers of Family Medicine. Northeast Regional Meeting. Washington, D.C. 1996.
Osteopathic View Of Back Pain Medical Grand Rounds, Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1996
OMT For Low Back Pain For The Family Physician 3-hour workshop. Maine Academy
of Family Physicians, 1996.
Introduction To Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Medical Grand Rounds, Belfast
Community Hospital, 1996.
OMT For Low Back Pain For The Family Physician 2-hour workshop. Maine Academy
of Family Physicians, 1995.
Introduction To Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment For The Family Physician
Workshop, Maine Academy of Family Physicians, 1994.
Combination Of Pelvic Somatic Dysfunction And Apparent Leg Length Discrepancy.
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AOA Research Conference, 1994.
OMT for the Backcountry. Wilderness Trauma Life Support, contributing developer and
faculty. SOLO, North Conway, NH. 1991
A Kinematic Model Of The Common Compensatory Pattern. AOA Research Conference, 1991.
Skeletal Evidence Of The Common Compensatory Pattern. American Academy of Osteopathy
Convocation. Cleveland, Ohio, 1991.
OMT For The Pregnant Women. American Academy of Osteopathy Convocation.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1990.
Common Compensatory Pattern And Its Relation To Lumbar Facet Angles. AOA
Research Conference, 1989.
Introduction To The Common Compensatory Pattern. American Academy of Osteopathy
Convocation. Phoenix, Arizona, 1989.
Lumbar Facet Angles In Two Racially Distinct Populations. AOA Research Conference. 1990
Comparison Of Hip Long Restrictors And The Common Compensatory Pattern. AOA
Research Conference, 1988.
PUBLICATIONS:
Original Research:
Johnson, K.H, Guidelines for discontinuing osteopathic manipulative treatment. Submitted for
FAAO thesis.
Johnson, K.H. and Cross, N. Lumbar superior articular facet angles in relation to common
compensatory pattern. In preparation.
Johnson, K.H. Combination of pelvic somatic dysfunction and apparent leg length discrepancy.
JAOA 1994; 94(10).
Johnson, K.H. and Cross, N. Lumbar facet angle asymmetries in two racially distinct
populations. JAOA1990; 90(10):929.
Johnson, K.H. and Cross, N. Common compensatory pattern and its relation to lumbar facet
angles. JAOA 1990; 90(10):942.
Johnson, K.H. and Cross, N. (1991): Skeletal evidence of common compensatory pattern. AAO
Video Journal.
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Johnson, K.H. Comparison of hip long restrictors and common compensatory pattern in the
pelvis. JAOA 1988; 89(10):1358.
Theory:
Johnson, KH, Thompson, S, Cody, K, Thompson, T. Evidence-based antibiotic use. In
preparation.
Johnson, KH, Raczek, JA, Meyer, D. Integrating osteopathic training into established family
practice residencies. Family Medicine 1998; 30(5):345-49.
Millard, P.S., Rosen, C.J. and Johnson, K.H. Back pain and osteoporotic vertebral fractures in
postmenopausal women: implications for diagnosis and treatment. American Family
Physician 1996; 55(4): 1315-1322.
Johnson, K.H.: A functional approach to heel lift therapy. The AAO Journal. 1996;
6(1):13-15, 26-28.
Johnson, K.H. An integrated approach for treating the OB patient, Part 1. The AAO Journal
1991; 1(4):6-9.
Johnson, K.H. An integrated approach for treating the OB patient, Part 2. The AAO Journal
1991; 1(5).
Review:
Johnson, KH. Are oral contraceptives (OCPs) with anti-androgenic progestins preferred over
other OCPs in patients with acne? Journal of Family Practice; 51(1):86.
Johnson, KH and Breen, WJ. Lipid-Lowering Therapy and Reduced Risk in Acute Coronary
Syndromes. Journal of Family Practice; June 2001.
Johnson, KH and Chappelle, CM. Outcomes for new antihypertensives in the elderly. Journal of
Family Practice; 49(2):111, 183.
Johnson, KH and Caton, H. Initial treatment of generalized convulsive status epilepticus.
Journal of Family Practice; 48(1):14.
Parks, D and Johnson, KH. Macrolides in community acquired pneumonia. Journal of Family
Practice. 47(2):95-96.
Johnson, KH and Casey, CM. Finasteride for BPH. Journal of Family Practice; 46(6):455-56.
Johnson, KH and Palm, WH: Education to prevent low back pain. Journal of Family
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Practice 1997; 45(5):378.
Johnson, KH and Millard, PS: Desensitization therapy for asthma in allergic children.
Journal of Family Practice 1997; 44(5): 439-440.
Millard, P.S. and Johnson, K.H.: Are cholesterol-lowering agents effective in primary
prevention? Journal of Family Practice 1996; 42:223-4.
Johnson, K.H. and Millard, P.S.: How do we diagnose irritable bowel syndrome?
Journal of Family Practice 1996; 42:346-47.
Johnson, K.H. and Millard, P.S.: Oral contraceptives and breast cancer. Journal of
Family Practice 1996; 43(4):340-41.
RESEARCH GRANTS:
Efficacy of the osteopathic approach to the treatment of the obstetrical patient.
American Osteopathic Association, Bureau of Research. Grant 96-25-435.1996.
Osteopathic Manipulative Management of the C.O.P.D. Mead Johnson Fellowship Grant
Program. National Osteopathic Foundation. (Approved without funding.) 1994.
Disparent compensatory findings and their relationship to pain/disability. UNECOM Dean’s
Summer Research Fellowship, Faculty Advisor. 1995.
A kinematic model of common compensatory pattern. Burroughs-Wellcome Osteopathic
Research Fellowship.1990-91.
Skeletal evidence of common compensatory pattern. UNECOM Dean’s Summer Research
Fellowship. 1989-90.
Common compensatory pattern. UNECOM Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship. 1988-89.
GRANTS:
Area Health Education Center, continuing funding grant. Pending 2012.
Area Health Education Center, continuing funding grant. Awarded 2010.
Simulated Patient Encounters Equipment Grant, HRSA. $300,000.00 1 year grant.
Awarded 2010.
Population-Specific, Patient-Centered Care for Low-Income People With
Multimorbidity. Maine Health Access Foundation Grant. Steve Rose, PhD Principle
Director. Submitted July 2007, funded January 2008.
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Academic Department of Internal Medicine. HRSA. $1,200,000.00 3 year grant
application in 2007. Approved/Not Funded.
Rural Geriatrics Program. HRSA. $600,000.00 3 year grant awarded in 2006 for the
development of a sustainable collaborative geriatrics services program for rural Maine.
Federally Qualified Health Center Expansion Grant. HRSA. $300,000.00 annual
repetitive grant for expansion of health care services to rural/underserved Maine.
RESEARCH SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION
Prospective Observational Study to Enhance Physical Performance and Quality of Life in
Older Stay Nursing Home Residents with Chronic Kidney Disease with and without
Anemia. AMGEN Protocol 20050239, PI, Bruce Bates, DO; Study Director, Marilyn R.
Gugliucci, October 2006-March 2008.
Maine Osteopathic Outcomes Study
Maine Osteopathic Carpal Tunnel Study
Maine Medical Assessment Foundation, Osteopathic Medicine Study Group
Maine Medical Assessment Foundation, Low Back Study Group
PEER REVIEWER:
American Academy of Osteopathy Journal
American Family Physician Journal
Grant Reviewer for the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Education and Research
FUND RAISING EXPERIENCE:
UNECOM Biomedical Research Building Campaign
Eastern Maine Medical Center Student Housing Building Campaign
Fletcher Fund (Charity developed by me for young boy with brain tumor)
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
World Health Organization Consultation on Osteopathy Basic Standards. Milan
Italy. February 2007.
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Osteopathic International Alliance. AAO representative. Schlagenbad, Germany.
October, 2006.
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy. Earned through rigorous 2-year
process of primary investigator on original research, detailed review of 10 publishable
osteopathic medical cases, oral and practical testing. 2006.
Osteopathic Medical Education Conference Committee, American Osteopathic
Association/American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, 2007-2008
COMLEX exam question writer
“What Matter’s Most.” 14-week professional development coaching course.
FranklinCovey Co.
Rural Continuing Medical Education Advisory Group, Boston University School of
Medicine.
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Osteopathy
American College of Osteopathic Family Practice
American Osteopathic Association
Association for Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators
Cranial Academy
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society
Maine Academy of Family Physicians
Maine American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Maine Medical Association
Maine Osteopathic Association
Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
COMMITTEES (Recent):
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Dean’s Leadership Team
University Health Care Leadership Team
University Health Care Operations and Quality Committee
University Faculty Assembly Computing Committee
University Health Care Augmentation Sub-committee
Clinical Chairs/Chiefs (Chair)
Curriculum Advisory Team (Chair)
University Review, Promotion and Tenure Committee
Committee on Educational Programs
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Mercy Graduate Medical Education Committee
Southern Maine Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Committee
Committee on Student Progress
Student Review Committee
Assessment Review Committee
UNE College of Arts and Science Dean’s search Committee
VP for Business and Finance search Committee
Mercy Hospital CMO search Committee
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES:
Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine
Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Mercy Hospital, Portland, Maine
Past:
Bethel Area Health Center, Bethel, Maine
Westbrook Community Hospital, Westbrook, Maine
United Medical Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Maine General Medical Center, Augusta, Maine
Penobscot Valley Hospital
Millinocket Regional Hospital
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine
Acadia Psychiatric Hospital, Bangor, Maine
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
YMCA/FP Developer and coordinator of joint educational program. Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
Holy Family Parish High School Youth Group Leader. Old Town, Maine.
Coach for Scarborough Youth Community Programs (Basketball, Baseball, Soccer)
Religious Education Teacher, St Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough, Maine
INTERESTS:
Hiking, camping, running, skiing, golf, outdoors, meditation, gardening, and most
importantly spending time with my wife and 3 children
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