AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Hydrology and Thermalism, Climatology and Thalassotherapy Orthopedics

Garis Silega
Doctor in Medicine
PERSONAL SUMMARY

Stroke management Sports injuries Patient care Neurological conditions Multiple Sclerosis
PERSONAL SKILLS Electromyography and Electro diagnostic Patient Handling Listening skills

A highly motivated, confident individual with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and careers to maximize the rehabilitation of patients and to ensure understanding of often complex clinical issues impacting on recovery. Excellent client facing skills and the ability to work closely with other health care professionals to assess a patients needs and devise suitable treatment plans for them. Ready and qualified for the next stage in a successful career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as a physiatrist. I was born on May 8, 1962, in the city of Guantanamo, Cuba, I graduated as Doctor of Medicine in October 1986. I have 20 year experience in the studies the use of natural factors on human health. I am currently President of the American Society of Thermalism and Climatology, The Health Tourism International Chamber of Commerce, The New York Tourism Film Festival, Hippocrates and Springlife Magazine. I have written several novels such as El Puente, La Virgen de Regla, Trench, the Holy Father and the Glory. I written and produced screenplays for films and several TV series. I am also one of the few doctors in the U.S who has a background in hydrology. My Book Principles of Physical Medicine, Medical Hydrology, and Climatology is used as a textbook worldwide.

Education High School Institute Republic of Algeria Demo. Bachelor in Science and Letters
PERSONAL DETAILS Garis Silega Po Box 32534 Newark, NJ 07102 T: 8006411927 M: 9738426230 E: drsilega@aol.com DOB: 05/08/1962 Driving license: Yes Nationality: USA

Havana, Cuba Jul, 1980

University of Havana, CIMEQ, Physiatrist Residency

Doctor of Medicine 1986 1989--1992

CIMEQ, Electromyography 1989 With a fellowship training of one year beyond residency in EMG He delivers nerve blocks using nerve stimulation techniques. Pudendal nerve disorders are part of his overall practice, which includes EMG/NCS, interventional treatments (injections), and comprehensive pain clinic services (med management, pelvic floor PT, and behavioral support). CIMEQ Electro diagnostic Medicine, 1990

EXPERIENCE Ensuring that equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties is safe. Involved in ward rounds, meetings and case conferences. Evaluating, planning and delivering care plans in response to complex needs. Based in various clinical settings i.e. neuro-rehab, community, wheelchairs. Implementing relevant standards and policies. Involved in a patients pre-admission and followup care. Working with respiratory, orthopedic, acute neurological and multipathology patients.

Head of medical services of the revolutionary armed forces Havana, Cuba Technical school of the Republic of Cuba 1986-1989 As Chief of Medical Services, I was the first link in medical-surgical care in a population of more than 5,000 soldiers. In addition to being the first link I also worked on different ways to prevent diseases, vaccinate soldiers and organized tasks related to the position.
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF NEUROLOGICAL RESTORATION

Havana, Cuba Staff Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Attending Neurology and Neurosurgery

1989 1990

Help with neuro-restorative, intensive, personalized and specialized teamwork treatment, based on neuro-plasticity principles to achieve a structural and functional recovery of the lesioned nervous system. It is applied by highly qualified medical teamworks in 7-specialized clinics according to diseases, through therapeutic actions integrally designed for each patient up to 7 daily hours under a neurologists guidance.
Pulmonary Institute Hospital Benfico Jurdico,

Havana, 1990

Worked with a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team in the treatment of patients with chronic respiratory conditions who are symptomatic and often have decreased daily life activities. Integrated into the individualized treatment of the patient to reduce symptoms, optimize functional status, increase participation, and reduce hospitalizations by stabilizing or reversing systemic manifestations of the disease. Implemented and developed a program to rehabilitate TB patients

International Serial Entrepreneur with more than 15 years of crossfunctional/cross-cultural management experience. I have won contracts and grants. I have prepared successful business plans and PPMs for private funding. I have founded and successfully managed 5 businesses in different industries. Currently the CEO of an International Chamber of Commerce. Government and Commercial Industry Experience. GSA Schedule Preparation and Submission. Non Profit, IRS (501(c)3 and 501c)6 Advisory. SBA8a/HUB Zone/SDB/FAR/DFAR/WAWF Proficient. Principal Investigator:

Grant Writing/Communicat ions

Combat Human Traffic,

State Department, 2009

Working as a freelance grant writer, wrote effective grant proposals for organizations such as the Gaviota Corporation, Casa de las Americas Inc, Health Tourism International Chamber of Commerce and Gaviota Clinics.
PI (Principal investigator) and

Department USAID, 2009 Combat Malaria in Africa, USAID, 2009 Habitat Conservation, Department of Commerce NOOA, 2009 Canola, USDA, 2009 Food Projects, USDA, 2009 Develop of Rural areas, USDA, 2009 Thermalism in Psoriasis, NIH, 2009 Suicide Prevention Department of Defense, 2009 International Institute of Hydrology and Climatology, NIH, 2009 Health Research Challenger for Deliver, (United States Eagles International Medical Brigades USAID, 2009

COURSES

2009: infoEds SPINlus in , Columbia University NY, NY 2009: Responsible Conduct of Research: Conflicts of Interest in , Columbia University NY.NY 2009: Rascal Training: How to use Consent Form Builder in, Columbia University NY. NY 2009: HIPAA: Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act R in, Columbia University NY. NY 2009: Effort Reporting training in , Columbia University NY.NY 2009: Rascal Training : How to do Human Subjects Protocols in , Colombia University NY.NY 2009: Basic Biomed with FDA in, CITI Collaborative Training Institute. Univ. of Miami. FL 1994: English as second language, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

REFERENCES Available on request.