Associate Professor,  Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Clinical Preventive Medicine

Associate Professor, Family Medicine
 

Ph.D., Epidemiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Houston, Texas.*Academics and qualification examinations completed, Dissertation pending

1994, M.P.H., Yale University

1984, M.D., USUHS, School of Medicine

1978, B.A., Anthropology, Colorado College

Significant Professional appointments and activities:
 

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

Academic Medical Center- Military Research Colaborations, Presentation, Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Innovations Congress,Capital Connections, Washington D.C., Nov 29, 2004

Co-Investigator, CDC sponsored Multicenter Trial for alternative treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Medication, November, 2003-present

Associate-Principal Investigator and Medical Consultant, Air Force Health Study, Ranch Hand II, (cohort study of Viet Nam Veterans exposed to Dioxin), Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX, August 1998-2002

Principal Investigator, The West Point Senior Care Study, DOD sponsored Longitudinal Serum Lipid and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Prevention Study of the West Point Class of 1956, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, Texas, May 1993-June 1995, December 1997-2002

Principal Investigator, Evaluation of Lisinopril in Military Aviators, A Prospective Evaluation of the Medication Lisinopril in Hypertensive Aviators, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, Texas, December 1992-June 1995

Lower body negative pressure and hypoxia, A Laboratory Model for the study of the Cardiovascular Effects involved in G-induced Loss of Consciousness.  Pierce Foundation, Yale University, MPH thesis

Using an epidemiologic model to investigate aircraft accidents. Oral presentation to Preventive and Occupational Medicine Residents group. Yale University, January 1990.

Salmonella enteriditis outbreak investigation in a Connecticut boarding school.  Yale University, February 1990.

Investigation of Influenza A outbreak in Connecticut nursing homes.  Efficacy of Amantadine and influenza vaccine. Yale University, January-March 1990.

Primary medical investigator on seven aircraft accidents.  New Mexico, Nevada, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, 1986-1989.

Production of a three-part educational video titled, "The Aerospace Athlete", to increase G-induced loss of consciousness awareness and physical fitness training methods.  The video is used by the USAF and four European countries for aircrew training. Frankfurt, Germany, 1988

MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:

Associate Residency Director (Clinical),  USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks City-Base, TX for Wilford Hall USAF Center, January 2004-Present

Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society, Member, July 2002- present

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, General Preventive Medicine Residency Director and Full time Faculty, 1998-2002

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Global Medicine Course Director, 1998-2002

USN, School of the Health Sciences, Military Tropical Medicine Course Faculty, Team Leader for International Field training to South America, 1999-2003

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Homeland Security Leadership Course, Course Director, 2002

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Corresponding Faculty Member, 1985-present

Uniformed University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, General Preventive Medicine Residency, Residency Advisory Committee, Member 2001-2003

Texas Department of Health, General Preventive Medicine Residency, Residency Advisory Committee, Member, 2000- present

American Heart Association (AHA), Member, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, 1994-present

American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)

Fellow, 2003- present

Member, 1997-present

Member, Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Committee, 2003-present

Co-Coordinator, ACPM 2002 Annual Scientific Meeting, Institute on Bioterrorism, February 2002

Member, Graduate Medical Education Subcommittee, 1999-2002

Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM), Member, 1997-2000

Aerospace Medicine Association (AsMA), 1986-2003

            Member, Aviation Safety Committee, 1993-96

            Member, Scientific Program Committee, 1994-95

American Society of Aerospace Medical Specialists (ASAMS), Founding Member

Member, American College of Preventive Medicine Advisory Committee, 1999-2003

Member, American College of Preventive Medicine Advisory Committee, 1999-2001

Society of USAF Flight Surgeons, Member, 1992-2003

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Member, Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks AFB, Texas, Member, 1998-2001

LICENSURE INFORMATION:

Board Certified by American Board of Preventive Medicine in Aerospace Medicine, February 1992, Certificate #31708

Board Certified by American Board of Preventive Medicine in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, January 2001, Certificate #51997

Residency in Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, June 1990-June 1991

Internship in General Surgery, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, July 1984-June 1985

Colorado Board of Medical Examiners, License #28224, 1986-present

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1985-present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Air War College (by Seminar) September 1996-November 1997

U. S. Seminar in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

American Heart Association and The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Lake Tahoe, CA, August 1994

Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course, University of Southern California, Nov-Dec 1990

USAF Survival, Escape, Evasion and Resistance (SEER) Training, Fairchild AFB, WA, Sep-Oct 1990

Aerospace Medicine Primary Course, Brooks AFB, TX, Jul-Sep 1985

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles

Yamane GK, Johnson R, Testicular Carcinoma in US Air Force Aviators: A Case-Control Study; Aviat Space Environ Med; 74:846-50. 2003

Knapp CJ, Johnson R. F-16 Class A Mishaps in the U.S. Air Force 1975-93. Aviat Space Environ Med; 67:777-83. 1996

Saboe GW, Slauson JW, Johnson R, Loecker TH. The Aeromedical Risk Associated with Asymptomatic Cholelithiasis in USAF Pilots and Navigators. Aviat Space Environ Med; 66:1086-9. 1995

Keefer KM, Johnson R. Spontaneous Resolution of Retained Renal Calculi in USAF Aviators. Aviat Space Environ Med; 66:1001-4. 1995

Clark DA, Tolan GD, Johnson R, Hickman JR, Jackson WG, McGranahan GM. The West Point Study: 40 years of follow-up. Aviat Space Environ Med; 65(5,suppl):A71-4.  1994

Manusov EG, Johnson R. Orofacial Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician; 45(2):773-82. 1992

Johnson R. You're the Flight Surgeon, Exercise Prescription. Aviat Space Environ Med.;63:152-3. 1992

OTHER:

CDROM

Meyer J, Johnson R, et al, Breast Health -- Your Decision, An Inactive Educational Resource for You and Your Doctor, Conceptual Mindworks Inc., MAY 1998.

Technical Reports

Howe RB, Johnson R, Research Protocol for the Evaluation of Waiver Requirements for the use of Lisinopril in USAF Aircrew - Interim Report, summer 1995, AL/AO-TR-1995-0116.

Abstracts

Rush W, Drehner DM, Davis T, Adams J, Johnson R, Turek JM. The Evaluation and Aeromedical Disposition of Aviators Diagnosed With Malignant Melanoma. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1993;64:436.

Turek JM, Johnson R, Drehner DM, Rush W. Incidence of Malignant Melanoma in USAF Flyers. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1993;64:437.

Saboe GW, Slauson JW, Johnson R. Aeromedical Risk Associated with Asymptomatic Cholelithiasis in USAF Pilots and Navigators. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1993;64:445.

Clark DA, Tolan GD, Johnson R, Hickman JR, Jackson WG, McGranahan G. The West Point Study: 40 Years of Follow-up. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1993;64:446.