Natalie Nevins, DO, MSHPE
Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Join year: 2014
CONCORD-PBRN Research Fellowship, University of North Texas- Osteopathic Research
Center. Feb 2011-Dec 2011
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine,
graduation date 6/14/97
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Master of Science in Health Professions Education,
graduation date 6/14/97
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Allied Health
Bachelor of Arts
University of Arizona
Interdisciplinary Studies Major in three areas:
Exercise and Sport Science
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Medical Anthropology
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Director of Clinical Education
August 2014 – Present
Downey Regional Medical Center (DBA PIH Health Hospital – Downey as of 10/13)
Director of Medical Education
Family Medicine Residency Program
Program Director NMM/OMM Plus-1 Residency
January 2004 – August 2014
Amrit Davaa Wellness Center, Inc.
Owner/Medical Director
January 2004 – Present
Amrit Davaa World Health Corp.
Non-profit Humanitarian Aid Organization
Founder/CEO
April 2007 - Present
DRMC-Osteopathic Center for Well Being
Medical Director
February 2008 – August 2014
KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor
March 2004-Present
ACOFP Committee for Education and Evaluation, member 2009 – present
Vice-Chair 2014 - present
Chair Subcommittee: Standards, New Program Applications and Inspections 2013 - Present
Subcommittee: Intensive Update and Board Review, member
Subcommittee: Program Directors Workshop member, 2009-2012
AAO Post Doctoral Standards and Evaluation Committee, Member 2007 - present
Chair Subcommittee: Basic Standards
ACGME ONMM RC, Committee Member September 2014 - Current
Downey Regional Medical Center
Family Practice Policy Committee, Member 2004-2014
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles
Member Board of Directors
August 2009 – February 2011
Grossman Burn Foundation
Member Board of Directors
Sept 2009- February 2011
Advisory Committee February 2011 to present
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California
Member Board of Directors
February 2006 – Feb/2008
Vice President February 2007 – Feb 2008
OPTI-West/Western University
Chair 2006-2007
US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Peer Grant Reviewer Feb 2008
Giving Children Hope
Medical Advisory Committee
June 2009 - 2013
Primal Pictures Ltd.
Academic Editorial Advisory Board
July 2007-2011
Clinical Associate Professor of Family Practice, Western University of
Health Sciences/COMP 9/07 to present
Clinical Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences 10/13 to present
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Touro University Nevada/COM
2008 to present
Adjunct Associate Professor of Family Practice, Touro University CA/COM
2008 to present
Los Angeles County Osteopathic Medical Association
President Jan 2003 to Jan 2009
Vice-President Jan 2002-Dec 2002
Downey Regional Medical Center, Internship/Family Practice Resident
Chief Resident
June 1997- June 2000
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Undergraduate
Teaching Fellow. Western University, COMP. 1994-1997
Mission Bay Hospital, Physical Therapy Tech.
June 1991-July 1992
Member of Wound Care team
Direct inpatient and outpatient treatment,
and front office duties.
University of Arizona, Family Medicine & Anthropology
"Teen Lifestyle Project"
August 1990-June 1991
Research assistant
St. Joseph's/St. Mary's Hospitals, Physical Therapy Tech.
April 1989-June 1991
Member of Rehab and Wound Care team
Direct inpatient and outpatient treatment
Tucson Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Tech.
August 1987-April 1989
Direct outpatient treatment and front office duties.
US Army Reserve
6-52nd Aviation Regiment, HHC
JFTB Los Alamitos
Flight Surgeon
September 2014 - Present
61st Medical Squadron
Los Angeles Air Force Base, USAF
Family Practice Physician, Board Certified in Family Practice &
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
June 2000 – January 2004
Positions Held: Chief of Medical Field Response
Clinical Director for Laboratory Services
Chairman Of Infection Control Department
Director of Radiology Services
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Clinical Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,
Western University of Health Sciences 2004-Present -
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Western
University of Health Sciences 2004-Present -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Instructor.
Downey Regional Medical Center 1998-Present - Faculty, California Preparedness and Education Network, Teacher Trainer
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Undergraduate Teaching Fellow.
Western University, COMP. 1994-1997 -
Table Trainer/Lecturer for “The Expanding Osteopathic Concept” course.
Western University, COMP. 1995-Present -
Facilitator “Differential Diagnosis” course.
Western University, COMP. 1995-2004 -
Facilitator “Introduction to Clinical Medicine” course. Western University Simulated Patient Exercises.”
Western University, COMP. 1995-1999 -
Coordinator/Instructor “EKG Survival Course” for second year medical students.
Western University, COMP. 1995 -
O.M.M. Teaching Assistant.
Western University, COMP. 1993-1994 - “AIDS Awareness Program for High School Students.” 1993-1994
Somatic Dysfunction and Use of Osteopathic Manual Treatment Techniques During Ambulatory Medical Care Visits: A CONCORD-PBRN Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc May 1, 2014 vol. 114 no. 5 344-354
The safety and efficacy of osteopathic manipulation in the treatment of mTBI (mild Traumatic Brain Injury) in US service members as validated by SPECT scan. DRMC, 2012 (current project)
“Do you want fries with that? - Nutritional Labels’ Effect on Dietary Choices”, DRMC, 2012
“Osteopathy in Motion: The Effect of Dance on Gait and Balance”, DRMC, 2012 (current project)
“Patient Satisfaction in Relation to Performance of In-patient
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment”, DRMC, 2012-2014 (current project)
“Efficacy of OMT as an adjuvant treatment modality for elderly patients hospitalized with community acquired pneumonia: A pilot study and retrospective chart review”, DRMC, 2012
“A Retrospective Study of Decreased Workers’ Compensation Claims and Cost at Downey Regional Medical Center Secondary to the Free Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Resident Clinic for Employees”, Co-researcher, DRMC, 2007.
“Inter-examiner Reliability in the Palpation of the Cranial Rhythmic Impulse and Dominant Cranial Strain Patterns”, Co-researcher. Western University, COMP, 1997.
- 2014 Top 10 Doctor, California, Top 10 Osteopathic Specialists, Vitals
- 2013 Most Compassionate Doctor, Vitals
- Commendation for dedicated service to the affairs of the community, County of Los Angeles 11/13
- 2013 Patient’s Choice Award, Vitals
- Distinguished Service Award, ACOFP 2012-2013
- Physician of the Year, Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California 3/2011
- Service Commendation, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 2010
- Human Services Association, Spirit of Service Award, 9/29/2010
- Richard Eby Humanitarian Award, OPSC 2008
- AOA Mentor Hall of Fame Inductee 2007
- Nominee, Mentor of the Year, AOA 2007
- Downey Regional Medical Center's "Hospital Hero" award presented at the inaugural Hospital
- Hero Awards by the National Health Foundation, 2007
- Most Valuable Physician Award, OPSC 2/2007
- Affiliate Chapter President of the Year, OPSC 2/2005
- Air Force Commendation Medal 2004
- Rookie of the Year, OPSC 2003
- Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 61st Medical Squadron and 61st Air Base Group, Los
- Angeles Air Force Base. April 2001-June 2001
- The Dr. Elmore Rayman Caremore-Downey Regional Medical Center, Medical Education Award, "Most Outstanding Graduating Resident." June 2000
- The Dr. Elmore Rayman Caremore-DCH Medical Education Award, "Most Outstanding First Year Resident." June 1999
- Don and Jean Griva Memorial Award, 1997 Western University
- James R. Sawrey Memorial Award, 1997 Western University
- Class of 1989 Award, 1994 Western UniversityWho's Who in American Universities, 1996-97
- American Osteopathic Association
- Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- American Academy of Osteopathy
- Wilderness Medicine Society
- Louisa Burns Research Committee member
- California Medical Association
- AOA House of Delegates, California Delegate 2003, 2004, 2007
- Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California
- Los Angeles County Medical Association
- The Cranial Academy
- Sigma Sigma Phi
- Rotary International
Somatic Dysfunction and Use of Osteopathic Manual Treatment Techniques During Ambulatory Medical Care Visits: A CONCORD-PBRN Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc May 1, 2014 vol. 114 no. 5 344-354
“The Safety and Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) in U.S. Service Members as Validated by SPECT Scan: A report of planned research”. JAAO Vol.22, Num.2 Summer 2012
Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine Vol. 3, Chapter author “Environmental Medicine”, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, October 2010.
"A Humanistic Approach to the Culturally Diverse Patient." Journal article. Humanism in
The Health Sciences, A Journal of Western University of Health Sciences. Vol. 1, Num. 2,
Spring 1997.
“A clinical Anatomy Curriculum for the Medical Student of the 21st Century.” Clinical Anatomy 9 (2): 71-99, 1996. Primary author of the chapter "Physical Diagnosis of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine."