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Dr. Thomas Heston

Physician
Internet Medical Association
848 N Rainbow Blvd #1289
 

Brief Biography:


As a molecular imaging physician, my interest is in the early and accurate detection of disease and assessment of the response to therapy.

 

Academic positions:


EDUCATION
1. Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore). PET/CT Fellowship, 2008-2009.
2. University of Berkley (Chicago). PhD, Behavioral Sciences and Biostatistics. 2009.
3. University of Washington (Seattle). Family Medicine Residency, 1995-1997.
4. Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland). Nuclear Medicine Residency, 1993-1995.
5. Duke University (Durham). Family Medicine Internship, 1992-1993.
6. Saint Louis University (St. Louis). MD with Distinction in Research, 1992.
7. Regents College, University of the State of New York (Albany). BS, 1991.
8. University of Washington (Seattle). Graduate Studies, Nutritional Sciences (1997-1998).
9. University of Washington (Seattle, Washington). BA, 1987.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. FCN Medical Testing Center (Bellingham, Washington). Medical Director, Nuclear Medicine
and Nuclear Cardiology, 2005-. Radiation Safety Officer (Washington State) 2005-.
2. Tawam Molecular Imaging Centre, Johns Hopkins International (Al Ain, UAE). Medical
Director, PET/CT, 2010-2011.
3. Northwest Molecular (Kellogg, Idaho). Medical Director, Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology, 2000-2008. Radiation Safety Officer (NRC) 2000-2008.
4. Mountain Health Care (Kellogg, Idaho). Private practice of Family Medicine, 1997-2002.
5. Shoshone Medical Center (Kellogg, Idaho). Staff physician. 1997-2009.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS
1. Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland). Adjunct Assistant Professor, Radiology, 2010-2012.
2. International American University (Vieux Fort, St. Lucia). Professor (visiting). Doctoring I, 2007
3. University of Health Sciences Antigua (Dow Hill, Antigua). Online Clinical Lecture Program Coordinator. Family Medicine, 2000-2001.

AWARDS:
1. Best Essay Award. For scientific paper preparation and presentation at the 31st Annual Meeting of the American College of Nuclear Physicians, 2005.
2. 1st Place, Southern Medical Association's Physicians in Training Competition. For scientific paper preparation and presentation, 1992.
3. Distinction in Research, Saint Louis University. For research performed during medical school, 1992.
4. 3rd Place, Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Forum, Saint Louis University. For
research presentation, 1992.
5. Outstanding Article in its Field, Clinical Digest Series (OB/GYN). For article "Carbohydrate Loading in Preparation for Childbirth," 1991.
6. 2nd Place, Poster Competition, Missouri Academy of Family Physicians. For original
research poster presentation, 1991.
7. Honorable Mention, Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Forum, Saint Louis University. For research presentation, 1991.
8. 2nd Place, Southern Medical Association's Physicians in Training Competition. For scientific paper preparation and presentation, 1990.

MEMBERSHIPS:
Present or past memberships include: American Academy of Family Physicians. American College of Nuclear Medicine. American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. American Statistics Association. International Society for Philosophical Enquiry. Triple Nine Society. Society of Nuclear Medicine. Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Oregon Medical Association. Washington Medical Association. Idaho Medical Association. Rotary International. Boy Scouts of America. Elks.

 

Research interests:


Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology

 

What I think of the idea behind WebmedCentral:


WebmedCentral provides open access and open publishing in order to facilitate the communication of important medical research and opinion. By utilizing post-publication peer-review, publication bias is reduced.

 

Home Page:


http://tomheston.com