Dr. MaryK Geyer & Dr. Maleigha White

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Education:

 

2007-2008             Family Practice Residency, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center

 

2007                      Pediatric Internship, Dr. Farra Swan, ND, Midwife

 

2003-2007            Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Southwest College                                                        of Naturopathic Medicine,  Tempe AZ            

                                               

1999-2002                    Bachelor of Science-Organismal/Environmental Biology

                              State University of New York at New Paltz, NY

 

1999-2002            Leadership Training - ARMY Reserve Officer Training Corps

                 

1999                     Medic Training - ARMY Reserve  

 

 

Continuing Education:

2011                    Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum

                            Disorders- Baylor College of Medicine


2011                    Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) in the

                            Treatment of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis- Baylor College of Medicine


2011                    The Role of GLP-1 and GLP-1 Agonists on Type 2 Diabetes, The Endocrine

                            Society


2011                    Treatment of Osteoporosis-Projects I Knowledge


2011                    Skin Diseases with an Immune Component, Part I: Allergic and

                            Hypersensitivity-Related Conditions -Projects in Knowledge


2011                    Skin Diseases with an Immune Component, Part II: Nonallergic Inflammatory

                           Conditions- Projects in Knowledge


2011                   Therapeutic Options for Targeting the Immune System, Part I: Corticosteroids

                           and Small Molecule Immunosuppressive Drugs – Projects in Knowledge


2011                    Therapeutic Options for Targeting the Immune System Part II: Biologic

                            Medications- Projects in Knowledge


2011                    Immunology Review I: Cells of the Immune System- Projects in Knowledge


2011                   Dietary Supplements: How to Council Patients

                           Medscape Education, LLC


2010                    Insulin Intensive 2-Day Seminar with Mona Morstein, ND, Alvin Perelman

                            MD, MBA, Audry Lally, MS, RD, CDE, and Suzan Guzman, PhD

                            Scottsdale, AZ

 

2010                    2010 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

                            Tempe, AZ

 

2010                    Clinical Applications & Advanced Topics of IV Nutritional Therapy

                            IV Nutritional Therapy for Physicians, Tempe, AZ

 

2009                    2009 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

                            Tempe, AZ

 

2009                    Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA) Fall Conference

                           Tempe, AZ

 

2009                    Women’s Health and Environmental Medicine Seminar

                            Arizona Women’s Health, Scottsdale, AZ

 

2008                    Pangea Integrative Pediatrics Conference, Integrative Pediatrics Council

                            New York, New York

 

2008                    Feeding Problems in Infants and Young Children Conference

                            Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona

 

2008                   2008 Annual American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

                           Conference Scottsdale, AZ

 

2008                   Illustrated Comparative Materia Medica Pura Part III (30 hours), The Canadian                             Academy of Homeopathy

                            Montreal, Canada

 

2008                   2008 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

                           Tempe, AZ

 

2008                   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course, American Heart                                      Association, Phoenix, Arizona

2007                    Professional Level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Safety and                                     Health Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona           

 

2007                   Gaia Advanced Botanical Medicine Course

                           Brevard, North Carolina

 

2007                   Advanced Food and Supplement Analysis Seminar, by Dr. Mona Morstein, ND

                           Tempe, Arizona

 

2006                    2006 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

                           Tempe, Arizona

 

2005                   2005 Annual American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

                           (AANP) Conference, Tempe, Arizona

 

2005                   2005 Naturopathic Philosophy Gathering; Philosophy in Action

                           Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                           Sponsored by the Naturopathic Society

           

2004                    2004 Naturopathic Philosophy Gathering

                            Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                            Sponsored by the Naturopathic Society

                                               

2002                         American College for Advancements in Medicine Conference,

                            Las Vegas,Nevada

2002                     Professional Level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

                            American Safety and Health Institute

 

 

Military Service:

                       

1999-2003                  ARMY Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)-Infantry Division

                                               

1999-2008           ARMY Reserves-Medic Division


 

Clinical Instruction/Teaching Experience:

 

Current                Attending Physician, Minor Surgery & Hydrotherapy/General Medicine

                            Clinical Rotations

                            Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center (SCNM), Tempe, AZ

 

2010-Current       Attending Physician, Monthly Community Health Clinics, in conjunction

                            with New Birth Mexican Mission, Rocky Point, Mexico


2008-2010           Attending Physician, Monthly Pediatric Community Clinics in conjunction                                       with Manos De Ayuda, Rocky Point, Mexico

 

2008                     Attending Physician-Medical Mission Trip to Las Varas, MX

 

2007-2008            Resident Physician, Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center (SCNM)


 

Teaching/Lecturing Experience:

 

2008-Current        Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Adjunct Faculty Instructor

                                                            -Advanced Techniques in Minor Surgery

                                                            -Dermatology

                                                            -Depuration Lab (Constitutional Hydrotherapy)

                                                            -Medical Ethics

                                                            -Introduction to Clinical Practice I, Class and Lab

                                                            -Introduction to Clinical Practice II, Class and lab

                                                            -Introduction to Clinical Practice III, Class and Lab

                              

2008                     Basic Techniques in Hydrotherapy Continuing Education Seminar, Cortiva

                             Institute School of Massage Therapy

 

2007-2010             Cortiva Institute, School of Massage Therapy, Adjunct Faculty Instructor

                              teaching the following courses:

                                                            -Pathology

                                                            -Nutrition

                                                            -Anatomy and Physiology II

                                                            -Professional Ethics and Communication II

 

2009                    Basic and Advanced Techniques in Hydrotherapy Seminar, Continuing

                            Education

                            Cortiva Institute, School of Massage Therapy

 

2008                     Basic Techniques in Hydrotherapy Seminar

                             Cortiva Institute, School of Massage Therapy

 

2005                     2005 Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Conference

                             Invited Speaker, Philosophy Track

 

2005                     Teaching Assistant, Medical Biochemistry

                             Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

 

2003-2004            Teaching Assistant- Gross Anatomy

                             Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

 

2001                     Leadership and Team Building Workshop, Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter,

                             Kappa Delta Phi, National Affiliated Sorority

 

1999-2002            ARMY Reserve Officer Training Corps- Leadership Training Lecture

                             A series of teaching lectures required for each cadet to give, each semester of

                             the program.                                               


 

Academic Presentations:

 

2011                      Naturopathic Philosophy and Detox

                              Guest Lecturer, The Naturopathic Society, SCNM


2010                      What is Naturopathic Medicine & How does it fit into the Current Healthcare

                              System?

                              Guest Lecturer, PIMA Medical Institute, MA Program, Mea AZ

 

2010                      If You Don’t Take Care of Your Body, Where will you live?

                              Guest Lecturer, The Naturopathic Society, SCNM

 

2009                      What is Naturopathic Medicine & How does it fit into the Current Healthcare 

                              System?

                               Guest Lecturer, PIMA Medical Institute, MA Program, Mea AZ

 

2005                      What is Naturopathic Medicine?

                              Apache Junction Drumming Circle

 

2005                      Leading from "Center to Circumference": A Holistic Model of Leadership

                              AANP-Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Conference

                              Philosophy Track


 

Elected Positions:

 

2010                      Chair, Introduction to Clinical Practice & Clinical Practice Skills Curriculum

                              Committee, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              (One of Four Committees involved in creating a brand-new Innovative,      

                       Integrative Naturopathic Medical School Curriculum)

 

2006                          Student Advancement Team (SAT)

                              Student leaders Invited by college to participate in working towards

                              advancing the profession of Naturopathic Medicine, SCNM

 

2005-2006             President, The Naturopathic Society

                        Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

 

2005-2006                   Philosophy Chair- Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA)

                               (Board Position)

           

2005-2006             Public Awareness Co-Chair-Naturopathic Public Awareness Campaign

                              (NPAC)

                              (Board Position)

 

2003-2006             Idaho State Representative, NPAC

 

2004                      Public Relations & Co-Creator of the First Annual

                              Naturopathic Philosophy Gathering

 

2004                      Vice President-The Naturopathic Society

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

 

2003-2004                      Secretary-The Naturopathic Society

                               Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

 

 

 

Grants, Awards, Honors, and Scholarships:

 

2008                     Honored for Contributions, Service, and Dedication by the MDJ foundation for

                             medical volunteer work in Casa Clinica- Las Varas, Mexico

 

2005                    Institute for Natural Medicine-Future Leaders in Natural Medicine Scholarship

 

2005                     Invited to attend the 2005 Leadership Conference, hosted by AANP

                       

2005                    Honors: Invited by the AANP to “Pass on the Light” as a future leader of

                            Naturopathic Medicine-Annual Conference Gala

 

2002                    Macy’s Minorities in Medicine Award


 

Professional Affiliations:

 

Current                American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

 

Current                Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PedANP)

 

Current                Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA)

 

Current                Holistic Pediatrics Association (HPA)

 

Current                International Pediatric Integrative Medicine (IPIM) Network

 

 

Medical Volunteering:

 

2011, June                Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexican Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico


2011, May                 Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexican Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico


2011, March              Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexican Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico


2011, February          Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexican Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico


2011, January           Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexican Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2010, November       Community Health Clinic, in Conjunction with New Birth Mexica Mission

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2010, June                Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2009, November       Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2009, October           Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2009, September      Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2009, February          Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2009, January           Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2008, December       Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2008, October           Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

                                  Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

2008, September      ACT Health Fair-Head Start Physical Exams

                                  Maricopa Medical Society, Phoenix, AZ

 

2008, July                  APIPA Golden Gate Health Fair-Head Start Physical Exams

        Golden Gate Community Center, Phoenix, Arizona

 

2008, July                  Casa Clinica, Mar De Jade Foundation

        Las Varas, Mexico 

 

2008, April                 Pediatric Community Health Clinic, in conjunction with Manos De Ayuda

        Puerto Peñasco, Mexico


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  Dr. White's Curriculum Vitae

Clinical Experience:

 

2010-2011              Naturopathic Preceptee

                               Tree of Life Medicine & Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center

                               Tempe, AZ

                               MaryK Geyer, ND

 

2008-2010              Naturopathic Student Clinician 

                                Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center

                                Tempe, AZ

                                Christine Girard, ND Chief Medical Officer

 

2010                        Naturopathic Student Clinician

                                SCP Chiropractic

                                Scottsdale, AZ

                                Joshua Haggard DC, Jenna Haggard DC

 

2010                       Naturopathic Student Clinician

                               Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine

                               Scottsdale, AZ

                               Martha Grout, MD

 

2010                       Naturopathic Student Clinician

                               Ohio Naturopathic

                               Newton Falls, OH

                               Ted Suzelis, ND

 

2010                       Naturopathic Student Clinician

                               Polimedicus Clinic

                               Chandler, AZ

                               Valeria Breiten, NMD

 

2010                       Naturopathic Student Clinician

                               Cancer Treatment Centers of America

                               Zion, IL

                               Kristin Stiles Green, ND

 

2009-2010            Naturopathic Student Clinician

                              Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center:  Homeopathy           

                             Tempe, AZ

                              Eric Udell ND

 

2009                     Naturopathic Student Clinician

                             Contour Medical

                             Gilbert, AZ

                             Julie Keiffer NMD

 

2008-2009            Naturopathic Student Clinician

                             Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center:  Pediatrics

                             Tempe, AZ

                             Matthew Baral, ND, Jessica Mitchell, ND

 

2008                     Naturopathic Student Clinician       

                             Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center:  Homeopathy

                             Scottsdale, AZ

                             Natalie Ham,  ND

 

2008                     Casa Clinica Medical Volunteer

                             Naturopaths Without Borders

                             Chacala, Mexico

                             Laura Del Valle, MD

 

Administrative/Business Experience:

 

2010-2011            Director of Education/Instructor

                              C.B. Learning Corporation: Sylvan Learning Center

                              Scottsdale, AZ

 

2007-2008            Teaching Aide

                             C.B. Learning Corporation: Sylvan Learning Center

                             Scottsdale, AZ

 

Teaching Experience:

 

2010-2011            Minor Surgery II Lecture/Lab Teaching Assistant/Preceptee

                             Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine; MaryK Geyer, ND

                             Tempe, AZ

 

2010-2011            Naturopathic Preceptee/Teaching Assistant for Student Rotation

                             Tree of Life Medicine & Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine;

                            MaryK Geyer, ND

                             Tempe, AZ

 

2009-2010            Minor Surgery Lab Teaching Assistant

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine; Julie Keiffer NMD

                              Tempe, AZ

 

2007-2008            Teaching Aide

                              C.B. Learning Corporation: Sylvan Learning Center

                              Scottsdale, AZ

 

Continuing Education:

 

2009                       Tricks of the Trade Business Seminar

                                Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine; E. Camp ND

                                Tempe, AZ

 

2007                       Applied Kinesiology

                                House of Natural Medicine; Donald C. Baker, ND, DC

                                Mesa, AZ

 

2007                       Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Convention

                               Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                               Tempe, AZ


Education:

 

2006-2010             Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Tempe, AZ


2002-2006          Bachelor of Science in Independent Studies

                              Concentration: Pre-Medicine

                              The University of Toledo

                              Toledo, OH

 

2001-2002            Post-Secondary Student

                             Bowling Green State University: Firelands Campus

                             Huron, OH

                                               

Licensure:

 

2010-present        Licensed in the state of Arizona: Naturopathic Board of Medical Examiners

 

Professional Affiliations:

 

2011-present        Ohio Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OCAANP)

 

2010-present        American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

 

2007-2010              Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA)

 

2006                        American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) [student membership]

 

2006-2007              Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA)

 

Certifications:

 

2008-present        CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers

 

Community Services:

 

2010-2011            New Birth Mexican Mission:  Naturopaths Without Borders:

                              Volunteer Attending/Preceptee

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Puerto Penasco, Mexico

 

2009                      Manos De Ayuda Pediatric Clinic: Naturopaths Without Borders

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Puerto Penasco, Mexico

 

2009                       Team of Physicians for Students (TOPS) Volunteer

                               Midwestern University       

                               Glendale, AZ

 

2008-2009             Naturopaths Without Borders

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Tempe, AZ

 

2008                       H.O.M.E. Program: Midwestern University

                               CASS Homeless Shelter

                               Phoenix, AZ

 

2008                      Team of Physicians for Students (TOPS) Volunteer

                              Midwestern University

                              Glendale, AZ

 

2008                       Casa Clinica Medical Volunteer

                               Naturopaths Without Borders

                               Chacala, Mexico

 

2007-2008              Student Advancement Team (SAT)

                                Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine: Marketing Department

                                Tempe, AZ

 

2007                       SCNM Student Mentor

                               Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                               Tempe, AZ

 

2006-2008            Student Government Association (SGA)

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Tempe, AZ

 

2006-2008            Enrollment Management Executive Committee

                              Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

                              Tempe, AZ

 

2004                       Rehabilitation Nursing Unit Volunteer

                               Medical University of Ohio

                               Toledo, OH

 

Elected Positions:

 

2008                     Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA)

 

2006-2008            Class Representative in the Student Government Association (SGA)

 

Languages:        English