ROBERT McMURTRIE, JR., DO

EDUCATION

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, May 1998

Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA

Interdepartmental Medical Science Graduate Program, August 1993-May 1994

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Neuroscience, June 1993

Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Minor in Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                 

Delaware Valley Anesthesia Associates-Clinical Pain Management Associates,  

Practice in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, February 2003 – present

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship in Pain Medicine, July 2002-July 2003

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency in Anesthesiology, July 1999 – July 2002

Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA

Traditional Rotating Internship, June 1998 – June 1999

APPOINTMENTS/ ELECTED POSITIONS           

Director, Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Reading Surgery Center, November 2004 – present

Vice Chairman, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association - District 1, February 2007 - present

Secretary/Treasurer, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association – District 1, February 2005 – February 2007

Delegate, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, July 2010

Delegate, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, July 2009

Delegate, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, July 2007

Delegate, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, July 2006

Alternate Delegate, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, July 2005

HONORS/AWARDS                            

Residency Chief Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Department of Anesthesiology, 2001-2002

                 Clinical Excellence in Anesthesiology Award , Thomas Jefferson University Department of Anesthesiology, 2002

                 Scientific Essay Award - Best Case Review, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, 2002

                 Resident Delegate, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists, 2001 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting

                 Resident Delegate, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists, 2000 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting

                 Member, Operating Room Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital , 2000-2003

                 Member, Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Department of Anesthesiology, 2001-2002

                 Member, Clinical Competence Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Department of Anesthesiology, 2001-2002

                 Member, Resident Selection Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Department of Anesthesiology, 2001-2002

Internship Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

                 Honorable Mention, 1999 Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Clinical Essay Contest

Graduate Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honor Society

                American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Preceptorship Grant, 1996

                President, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Rugby Football Club, 1994-1998

                Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Council, 1995-1998

                Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union All-Star Selection, 1995

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE                     

Board Certification in Anesthesiology - American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology

Board Certification in Pain Medicine - American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Unrestricted Medical License

Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

State of New Jersey Medical License

Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration

State of Delaware Medical License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS                

1994-present American Osteopathic Association

1995-present American Medical Association

1994-present Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association

1994-present New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

1995-present Pennsylvania Medical Society

1995-present Philadelphia County Medical Society

1995-present Phi Sigma Gamma Osteopathic Medical Society

1997-present Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honor Society

1999-present American Society of Anesthesiologists

1999-present International Anesthesia Research Society

1999-present Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists

1999-present Philadelphia Society of Anesthesiologists

1999-present American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists

2003-present American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

2005-present Clinical Research Corporation of Reading

PUBLICATIONS           

McMurtrie R, Jan R. “Subarachnoid pneumocephalus – a rare complication of epidural catheter placement.” Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2002;14:539-542.

Gratch DM, McMurtrie R. “Pain Management in Chest Trauma.” Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2002; 6:113-125.

McMurtrie, R. “Fibrous Dysplasia of the Fibula, Tibia and Femur: Report of an Unusual Case of McCune-Albright Syndrome.” Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association,1998; 42:10-13.

RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS             

August 2005 “Pathophysiology and Treatment of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia” 30^th Annual Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society, Hershey , PA

September 2004 “Management of Persistent Non-Malignant Pain” Drexel University , Department of Family Medicine, Warminster Hospital, Warminster , PA

August 2004 “Management of Persistent Non-Malignant Pain” 29^th Annual Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society, Hershey , PA

March 2004 “Management of Persistent Non-Malignant Pain” Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association – District 1 ( Philadelphia County ) Meeting, Philadelphia, PA

                    “The effects of castration and testosterone replacement therapy on androgen dependent behaviors of the male house mouse (Mus musculus).” Honors Thesis Advisor: John G. Nyby, PhD

                    Presented at 1993 Lehigh Valley Undergraduate Psychology Conference