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CURRICULUM VITAE
W. Garth Aamodt, D.C.
Aamodt Chiropractic Clinic, P.C.
1805 44
th
Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Clinic Phone: 616-455-4200
Fax Phone: 616-455-4201
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.aamodtchiro.com
Education:
National University of Health Sciences
International Certification in Disability and Impairment—(AMA 5
th
Edition Guide)-2004
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Certified in Forensic Sciences/IME Specialist--2003
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Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa--1979-1982
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree--December 1982
National Board Approved--1982
Certified in Physiotherapy--1982
Certified in Radiology--1982
Scott Community College, Davenport Iowa--1975, 1977-1979
Brigham Young University, Provo Utah--1974-1975
Chiropractic License Information:
Permanent MI License number—2301004756, original issue date 1/31/1983
(License verification can be confirmed at the official Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry
Services in Lansing, Michigan. For verification, their database of licensed professionals is searchable
on-line at http://www.michigan.gov/cis/ and
https://chi.hlb.state.mn.us/app/index.html#/LicenseVerification )
State Boards of Chiropractic
o Completed Chiropractic licensure in Minnesota - March 2015.
o Certified Independent Medical Examiner for Minnesota - March 2015.
o Completed Chiropractic licensure in both Michigan and Wisconsin in 1983.
o Current active State Licenses: Michigan & Minnesota - (Inactive: Wisconsin)
CAQH Registered: This is an online provider data-collection service. It streamlines provider data
collection by using a standard electronic form that validates license information, malpractice insurance,
licensure and credentialing into a central database for access by authorized entities. A copy of my current
CAQH Summary is available upon request to me, or access at www.caqh.org if a participating caqh member
organization.
Post-Graduate Education:
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http://www.forensic-sciences.org/abfp-certification/
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http://www.forensic-sciences.org/education/ForensicSciencesDip.pdf
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1. ~ Completed certification in Impairment Rating: AMA Guide to Evaluation of Permanent
Impairment, 5
th
Ed., College on Forensic Science. April 2004.
2. ~ Updated training in Impairment Rating: AMA Guide to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6
th
Ed., Kaplan Seminars, Docuwell LLC and MI Assoc. of Chiropractors, Fall 2011
3. ~ Diplomate program of Forensic Sciences, through the Lincoln College of Post professional,
Graduate, and Continuing Education sponsored by National University of Health Sciences in Lombard,
IL. Completed and Certified in Forensic Sciences via NUHS. (120 hours completed, Board Certified)
September 2003.
4. ~ 24 or more hours of continuing education completed per two-year licensing period as required by
Michigan & Minnesota Boards of Chiropractic. Primary post-graduate studies performed in
Chiropractic Technique, Radiology and MRI. Continuing education performed complies with all State
of Michigan & Minnesota requirements. Specific course details available upon request. 1982 to the
present.
Practice Experience:
1. ~ Owner of the Aamodt Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. established in 1984 in Grand Rapids.
Incorporated in January 2002. Currently in solo practice treating patients 5-days per week and
specializing in General practice, with emphasis on injury and trauma cases.
2. ~ Meyer Chiropractic Clinic, Wyoming, MI--12/82 through 7/84.
3. ~ Internship: 1982 with Dr. H. Ronald Frogley, D.C., Davenport, IA.
Professional Membership:
1. ~ West Hartford Group, Inc: The WHG is a think-tank comprised of chiropractic
professionals who have dedicated themselves to the important task of attaining social, cultural and
professional authority for the chiropractic profession as society’s pre-eminent primary spine care physician.
Membership is exclusive and is only attained by nomination and election by the West Hartford
membership. Membership is based on shared core values, a desire to contribute meaningfully to health care
issues, research, scholarship, academic achievement and a commitment to patient-centered, patient-safe
care, evidence-based practice parameters and best practices. http://www.westhartfordgroup.com/index.htm
Professional Experience:
1. ~ Teaches in the Biology Dept. of Davenport University, Main Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.
Adjunct professor of Anatomy & Physiology and Human Disease. 2011 to present.
www.davenport.edu.
2. ~ Dr. Aamodt serves on an advisory panel, the Professional Affairs Health Advisory Committee of
American Specialty Health. This is large PPO, administering chiropractic care nationwide. He has
served since the committees inaugural formation in 2005 to the present.
3. ~ Completed post-grad course work in Independent Medical Examination, Forensic Law,
Disability Evaluation and Impairment Rating through the American Chiropractic Association. 2003-
2004.
4. ~ Extensive experience in litigation, injury consultation, expert witness, clinical research and peer
& claim review. Primary emphasis is in Auto and Work Comp cases.
5. ~ Independent Medical Examiner, specializing in Chiropractic 3
rd
Party Evaluation. 1993 to
present.
6. ~ Published article titled "The Case For Immunization" in Nov 1, 2014 edition in "Dynamic
Chiropractic"
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, Vol 32, Number 21, ISSN 1076-9684, MPA Media, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
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http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=57189
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7. ~ Published article on Chiropractic Independent Medical Examinations in April 1996 in “The
Journal of Clinical Chiropractic”, Harvest, AL 35749. Multiple opinion pieces published at Dynamic
Chiropractic in "Letters to the Editor" over the years.
8. ~ Additional information through my web site at www.aamodtchiro.com .
9. ~ Seminar presenter on chiropractic/insurance issues to various professional, insurance and legal
groups. Details available upon request.
10. ~ Active in evidence-based chiropractic membership groups with emphasis on best-practice and
science-based protocols within the profession.
